Admirers of the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso will fall head over heels when they see the Nicholas Kirkwood 'Picasso' Slipper. Thanks to Kirkwood, those who are not able to afford purchasing a legitimate painting from the artist may wear a replica on their feet.
The flats are made of white leather. On one side is an image that resembles one of the abstract characters you might find when staring at a Cubist Picasso painting. The other side is covered in silver sequins. The slight heel of the flat has a red band around it to add a bit of pizzazz to the artistically cartoonish canvas.
The Nicholas Kirkwood 'Picasso' Slipper is also available in solid black with a white outline creating the image on the exterior.
Cubist Painter Flats
The Nicholas Kirkwood 'Picasso' Slipper is a Humble Work of Art
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