Though the black and white-toed Chanel heel has been popping up lately on mous feet like Kerry Washington,FergieandDemi Moore, the cap-toe style is hardly new. Unlike most passing shion ds, these spectator shoes are turning 50 years old this year! Coco Chanel designed the first pair of two-toned heels in 1957 after being inspired by men&8217;s leisure shoes, debuting in beige with a black cap toe as a slingback. Over the years, different colors have been added to the style to ensure they could be worn with everything in a woman&8217;s wardrobe. The spectator heel became just as classic of a Chanel piece as her quilted bags &8212; both of which are paid homage to regularly by designers like Prada and Marc JacobsTell us: Do you own two-toned heels?
Chanel Cap-Toe Heels Turn 50!, Chanel turn,Get Two-Toned Heels!
Splurge:
Chanel two-toned heels, $650, selectChanel Boutiquesor to order 800-550-0005
Prada low heel with bow spectator, $460 atbergdorfgoodman.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Mary Jane Platform (Rachel Bilson has been spotted in these), $450 atshopbop.com
Steal:
Steve Madden &8220;Luster&8221; pump with ankle strap, $100 atstevemadden.com
AK Anne Klein Women&8217;s Pompi Pump, $89 atendless.com
Nine West &8220;Nastro&8221; suede and croc cap toe, $70 atninewest.com
Umm&8230;. I like the shoes, not crazy about them though. They&8217;re classics, but still they don&8217;t really do anything for me. For sure, Kerry Washington rocks them way better than Demi and Fergie!
onOctober 22nd, 2007
I love Nine West shoes, but the one&8217;s recommended are ugly. I got mine from Zappos.com. The Nine West &8220;Nastro&8221; shoe in black/red leather are so much better I have them. They aren&8217;t in black/white like the one&8217;s above, but these are similar and still looks nice &8212;>
You can also try the Nine West &8220;Vasca&8221; mary-jane shoe in grey satin. I love these. They aren&8217;t like the shoes above, but still nice looking &8212;->
The shoes are a little pricey, but well WORTH it.
onOctober 24th, 2007
I absolutely love the Anne Klein ones! and&8230;they&8217;re only $59 on amazon.com!
onOctober 27th, 2007
[...] its current go-round last ll when the style &8212; made mous by Chanel &8212; celebrated its 50th anniversary, cap-toes are r from passe. The classic shoe maintains its timeless appeal, its buttoned-up [...]
onDecember 17th, 2008
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