There's been quite a few designer shoe copies that are truly scandalous of late, and maybe bordering on the illegal. However, this is one case where we can call it inspiration instead of flagrant theft.
One of these is Kurt Geiger's Credible shoe, and the other is the Diablo by Moda in Pelle. I think it's pretty evident purely from the photography which is which, but more interesting is what shoe do you prefer? Are you going for designer chic or cheap and cheerful? Price details are over the jump.
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I'm not going to bother asking you to guess which one of these is from the high street and which is designer, but it is interesting to see that even a year after the Yves Saint Laurent 'Lou Lou' platform wedge hit the shelves, Topshop is still happy to use it as inspiration for an affordable alternative. In this season's yellow, the strappy cross-front high wedge is yours for £60, a far cry from the hundreds you would have paid for the designer originals.
The last cheap or chic challenge showed just how easy it is to be fooled by a bit of colour, with 4 out of ten choosing the left shoe (actually from Steve Madden) as the pricey option, when it was in fact the right shoe that was the Stuart Weitzman offering. This week it might be easier to pick out the designer from the discount (but don't spoil it if you know where they're both from). What amazed me is that they're almost identical apart from the fact that one pair costs well over $500 and the other only $30!
It's time for a long overdue Cheap or Chic Challenge, and this week it's time to cast your votes on these pale coloured platforms. Do you like the lighter heeled numbers on the left, or the contrasting dark and light option on the right? Both of these babies are now reduced in the winter sales, but there's still a difference of $50 between them (originally there was over $100). Which ones do you love the most...and can you guess which are the cheapies? If you know who designed either pair, keep quiet, don't spoil it!
One of the things that strikes me when the high street bring out their own versions of designer looks is that they're quite often nicer than the originals. Obviously there are quality issues to consider, but on a purely aesthetical basis the cheaper brands often do well to tone down harsh looks so they're more wearable. With that in mind, from now on Friday at Shoewawa will include a new column, the Cheap or Chic Challenge. Two similar shoes will be posted - one designer and one high street - and you'll have to vote on which one you like the most. Obviously some weeks you'll spot the designer style straight away, but try not to let that sway your vote. Take a look at these two wedges for starters. The boat-like style is quite a difficult look, but which take is better? The subtle ones on the left or the bold ones on the right?
If you don't already know which is which, we'll reveal the designers and shops the following week, just like Yay or Nay.
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