Somewhere Over There

Stilettoettes Though the heel has been the topic of heated discussion, shoes in general have served as a marker of lifestyle, class and gender. However, no other shoe has been linked to sexuality, sophistication or frivolity as much as a pair of heels. Though fraught with contradiction, heels have are loved for their ability to enhance the wearer's appearance by giving the illusion of longer legs, smaller feet and defining leg muscles while simultaneously inhibiting movement... and occasionally alluding to an imminent topple. The higher the heel, the more obvious the paradox. Alas, despite the hazards of heel-wearing, countless people seek out the perfect pair of portable pedestals to give them the lift they're looking for. Camilla Skovgaard Alexander McQueen Yves Saint Laurent Balenciaga Alexander Wang Gareth Pugh ACNE Lanvin