Giuseppe Zanotti Colorblocked Platforms, $750 and $695, respectively. Both via Bergdorf Goodman.

My recent love for Giuseppe Zanotti is well-documented in these parts. In fact, it’s been so intense for so long that I can scarcely remember a time when I didn’t love the man’s designs, although I can vaguely recall that such a time did exist. The two shoes above – the Giuseppe Zanotti Neon Colorblock Platform D’Orsay and the Giuseppe Zanotti Neon Colorblock Platform Sandal, respectively – should illustrate exactly why all of Zanotti’s past sins have been long since forgiven.

These shoes, side by side, go a long way toward explicating Zanotti’s newfound versatility. They both use the idea of colorblocking, and indeed the same overall combination of colors, but the two designs go in opposite directions. The first is the traditional stiletto, which works well for someone who wants to explore trends a little bit but still stick to the sexy shoe shape that’s been popular for the last five years. The chunky sandal, on the other hand, is for someone who’s a bit more stylistically adventurous, and both pieces work equally well for their respective buyers.

Satisfying a variety of customers without sacrificing brand identity can be incredibly difficult, but it’s necessary in order to thrive as a footwear brand. If he continues to make season after season of shoes like these, I foresee no problems for Zanotti in the near future. All signs point to success. Buy through Bergdorf Goodman for $750 and $695, respectively.

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