Posted on Aug 10, 2010 - filed under Whose Shoes

Whose Shoes: Blinged Out Edition

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TalkShoes detectives, I need your help. A reader sent in this photo asking if we could identify the utterly blingtastic shoes contained therein. Megs and I are both having brain farts, but perhaps one of you out there will be able to help your fellow reader out.

I seem to remember reading something recently about an ultra high-end (possibly Middle Eastern) shoe manufacturer opening its first outpost in the States (Vegas maybe?), and the company’s speciality is shoes with lots of intricate crystal work like these. Sadly, I can’t remember where I read about that brand and even if I could, I’m not sure if these shoes would be from them.

The only mainstream designer I can think of that makes shoes like this is Giuseppe Zanotti, but unless these are very limited edition, I can’t find any evidence of Zanotti producing them, but yet the workmanship and detail appears to be very high-end. They’re so sparkly and glamourous that I can’t help wonder who made them – do any of you have the answer? I’d love to see some of the brand’s other work.

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  • Nikki

    Could these be Gianmarco Lorenzi? That platform makes me think it is from his line.

  • sophia

    armani prive? lady gaga has shoes similar to the rhinestone design.

  • Angie

    They are the Disco Ball from Gianmarco Lorenzi (approx $2800)

  • Sobe

    Gianmarco Lorenzi . Love them!

  • Amanda Mull

    HA! That was quick! http://www.gianmarcolorenzi.com/ I knew one of you guys would have the answer.

    Looks like there’s a store that carries the brand near where I live, I’m going to have to check them out in person.

    You can buy them here: http://www.gregorysshoes.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=GML-DISCOBALL!039

    That site also has an all-black version that I LOVE. And a gunmetal slingback version. How fun.

    • miko

      THANK YOU for responding to my email ladies!!! wow, i wish i had $2800 for them! these are breathtakingly beautiful! thanks for doing this! :-)

      • Amanda Mull

        You’re welcome! We’re glad we could help! If you find that extra $2800, let me know where – I’d love a pair of these too!

        Now that we’ve found the brand, we’ll definitely be covering them more in the future.

    • Belle

      I just checked out their official site and wow – they make some seriously, seriously amazing shoes!

      • T

        Gianmarco Lorenzi shoes ( & apparel ) are also sold at http://www.farfetch.com Though I didn’t see this specific shoe there. But if you love the unique heel treatment you’ll see more of this at this site.

  • CindyKay

    Yes they are by Gianmarco Lorenzi. You can get these shoes at Gregory’s for $2,795.00
    http://www.gregorysshoes.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=GML-DISCOBALL!039

  • Erik
  • 19yearslater

    L. Frank Baum, eat your heart out! These are quirky and sexy at once and I love them.

    • T

      I agree who needs ruby slippers when you can have these!!!

  • merve

    His stuff is a bit out there… im not sure about the elevated weird platforms.

    • miko

      girl you better stop telling tales!!! these shoes are what sheer brilliance looks like.

  • Belle

    These shoes make my heart speed up.

  • mochababe73

    I would wear these shoes even with my bad back and flat feet. I love them!

  • Coco chic

    Those are just gawjus.. I’m with mocha.. I have very flat feet but I’d still (if I could) loooove to own them. Thanks for sharing! I think This is going to be one of my new fav shoe designers! Very interesting designs.. Loving the black ones as well..

  • karolynka

    Italians do it better LOL amazing shoes ..I saw them in person, ladies, these shoes left me speechless and dreaming..

  • meme

    The stripper sparkle and mutant platforms are making me feel like I drank a poisoned drink in vegas (after having one too many to start with). They actually make me feel a little physically queasy when I keep looking at the photo, no joke.

  • christine crystal

    If you can afford these $3k beauties, you can get them at Gregory’s in Houston, Texas.