Iris Van Herpen and United Nude Create a Pair of Hoof-Like Heels
Vittoria Natarelli — July 1, 2010 — Fashion
References: irisvanherpen & stylebubble
These hoof-like creations were seen at the Iris Van Herpen A/W 2010 show and it turns out they were a spectacular collaboration between Iris Van Herpen and United Nude.
This style of shoe, first seen by Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen, is now wildly popular and has made way for cheaper copies and various interpretations from other artists and designers.
The shoes were another edition to the theme of coils, which were featured in the Iris Van Herpen. The Iris Van Herpen and United Nude collaboration has given us a fresh take on a popular style.
This style of shoe, first seen by Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen, is now wildly popular and has made way for cheaper copies and various interpretations from other artists and designers.
The shoes were another edition to the theme of coils, which were featured in the Iris Van Herpen. The Iris Van Herpen and United Nude collaboration has given us a fresh take on a popular style.
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