Sunday

An interview with Ann Demeulemeester



Demeulemeester detests the idea that femininity is automatically equated with bubbly fussiness. She makes womens footwear wider on purpose, so it's comfortable. "Are we modern, or are we old fashioned?!" exclaims she. "We are still fixated on the idea that women have tiny feet and have to squeeze into tiny uncomfortable shoes. Things don't have to be that way. I can make a perfectly elegant pump, but you will be comfortable in it."


My Ann D's shoes costed more than any shoe I've ever dared buy. After reading that quote I felt it was a worthwhile investment. Not only are they very comfortable for their height, they are well made and I can see myself wearing them for the next 10 years. I can't say the same for the Jeffrey Campbell knock offs of the Ann D sandals made infamous by Sea of Shoes. I don't own either but judging from photos, I can see that the copy did not match the wider toe bed. I own a pair of Jeffrey Campbell sandals and the damn thing's sole came apart after one wear. I must keep in mind that quality (and comfort) is much more important and to disregard trends, hype and even price at times. I am not rich enough for things that fall apart easily.


I will always have the estrogen-fueled heart flutter when I see a beautiful high heel but it's simply not worth the price if it doesn't suit my lifestyle. Although...a pair of expensive heels is still considerably less expensive than a Degas...


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Jak & Jil



6 comments:

asha said...

Good post :)The one downfall of so many shoe lines is that they just don't factor in comfort. I have a pair of boots by Sam Edelman that I would wear all day every day if I could, but I can only last about 3 hours in them before pain sets in.

t said...

Great post! Love Ann D. shoes. :)

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Polliani said...

I m loving it, great post.
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Garderoben said...

Do you have these sandals (Seen on Sea of shoes)? They are so gorgeous. I'd love to fin a beautiful and stylish sandal with a comfortable heel, but it's pretty difficult.

L.L. said...

Asha, t & Polliani- Thank you!

Garderoben: No I do not have the same sandals. I can't find a picture of it right now but here's a blurry photo http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9KE1aHndzBw/TPipVMHgATI/AAAAAAAAAB4/a_uhDkqCQmg/s1600/IMG_8129.jpg

Gerry said...

I totally understand where she's coming from but her shoes are usually too wide for most of my feet! I think that's why her most recent designs have laces and buckles so you can adjust it to your foot... but I still can't wear them without moving them around.

That being said, whenever I read an interview with Ann, I really just fall in love with her philosophy on life.