Fashion's trend toward unconventional footwear: From Valentino pig-hoof pumps to Chanel half-sandals
By
Shane O’Neill
2h ago· 1 min readenOpinion
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Summary
A brief commentary on the fashion industry's trend toward unconventional, ugly, or ridiculous footwear designs, citing Valentino's $1,100 cloven-hoof pump (worn by Hailey Bieber) and Chanel half-sandals as examples of the phenomenon.
Key quotes
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Valentino is selling a $1,100 pump that leaves two toes exposed, sculpting one's foot into a cloven pig's hoof.
Hailey Bieber is apparently a fan.
Why your feed is full of silly, outrageous and outright ugly footwear — from Valentino pig hoofs to Chanel half-sandals.
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