Ultra-coveted shoe designer, Jeffrey Campbell, has released a shoe collection destined to fulfill every girly-girl’s dream.
Pink Rock, JC’s first capsule collection, debuts with every “OMG MUST HAVE”, on-every-blog pair of shoes from his last season – in a bright, bubble gum pink.
The four styles that he chose to emblazon in what looks like pepto-suede are below, and all available at the [wonderous] SoleStruck.
The ever-tall, ever-popular Foxy, which debuted earlier this year and was no sooner worn by every fluttering fashionista – including a staggeringly similar pair by one Jessica Simpson. Which came first? Who knows..?
How could we forget? Maybe the most popular, best-selling boot: the Lita. It apparently comes in a veritable rainbow of shades, including an A. Spandex-worthy glitter (she’s already got the mustard pair). I know I’ll be buying a lacy bra & panty set specifically for my own Terry Richardson-esque home photo shoot.
This style is a new one for me. Well, I think it is, anyway. When I first saw this image, I was sure that these were Finsk shoes… But I suppse I’m wrong – t’is the great Meeker boot! I could never see myself wearing any shoes that promoted the idea that light-colored wood was acceptable (in the home or on feets), but I can see the appeal for the more avant garde shoe-wearer.
What good would any current capsule collection be without a pink suede oxford? Meow to the rescue! Pretty sure this might be one of the only pink suede oxfords you’ll find.
Now, in the department of Shoes I Don’t Have Photos For…
The Mary in striking pink fur. I dig the idea of this shoe – I am a wedge freak, as we know – and even the furry little bugger has appeal with me.
Clearly, I’m the Patron Saint of Snark not just in this post, but in general; however, I do have one sorta-gripe with this idea.
When I saw the release for this capsule collection, I saw all the pink shoes and all the fuss about to be made about them (including a sneak peak on Nubby‘s blog), and I thought for sure that Jeffrey Campbell would use his prowess in the footwear world and this nutty idea of all pink shoes (a particular shade of pink, no less) to benefit breast cancer. Now, don’t get me wrong – if I started in on companies for not using their fame and fortune for charitable cause, I’d be a lonely, boring fashion writer… But I mean, come on! Look at that pink, look at Jeffrey Campbell’s popularity… I can’t be the only one who feels this way, right?
ANYWAY, rant over. What do you think of the collection?
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I'm sort of really obsessed with the Foxy shoes, more because of the shape than because of the pink, but I enjoy the slightly off color, and yes, they will definitely be seen on the feet of fashion bloggers worldwide--- I've yet to prepare myself for this though.
In regards to the breast cancer thing, I totally agree. You can't make anything that particular shade of pink without thinking about breast cancer awareness. I guess the PR people weren't in the mindset because October's over. Too bad you CAN donate to breast cancer in other months than October.
YUM!! Thank you so much for the shout-out! XX
I love that Foxy is also named after a Runaway. JC has outdone themselves this year. Total phenom!
GOOD MORNING LaMERICA: it's a good idea ... In theory. [Jeffrey Campbell Goes Pink] http://pulsene.ws/qwZ2
I adore those pink suede oxfords... thank you for bringing some more fabulous, obsession-worthy shoes to our attention! You never disappoint. :)
Awww, thank you! Just doin' my job, girl. <3 The more you want things, the better I feel! Haha.
I agree that this particular shade of pink evokes breast cancer awareness, but I don't think that any company really ends up doing much in support of breast cancer research when they put a label on their newly pinkified products.
If you read the fine print, a lot of companies who donate a portion of their proceeds to research actually put a cap on their contributions, so instead of donating a portion of proceeds from ALL of their pink product sales, they're just donating $10,000 measly corporate dollars at the end of the day, even if they made millions on the pink stuff. They slap a label on their products and try to inspire some kind of false consumer consciousness, and improve their own image, which is just bull!
I really resent that in order to support breast cancer awareness and research, you have to buy something pink. How about taking $100 and giving it to a research foundation? You'd get a tax receipt! Charity through consumption is just such a convoluted thing, and it's frightening how rampant it is -- and how effective the general public believes it is.