Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Fall Shoes by Alexander McQueen 2012

Alexander McQueen
Fall/Winter Shoe Collection 2012-13

Whoever said that shoes had to be practical and actually wearable, obviously did not see the supermodels strutting down Alexander McQueen's Fall 2012 runway in those outlandish heels. Or should I say - no heels? Some of the unconventional pairs on show had no heels at all, but instead featured a curved metal 'horse shoe' sole. One would need to take a class to walk in them, I presume.

We can't deny the creative brilliance and virtuosity that Sarah Burton has harnessed when constructing these phantasmic pieces of shoe art. Ostrich feathers, shaggy fur, ruffles and rosettes, leather and suede all play a role in making this shoe collection one that surpasses anything we have ever seen before. In this fashion realm at least. 

The Fall/Winter 2012 shoe collection has been toned down from the ostentatious looks displayed on the runway, to a more - dare I say it 'sensible' range. The uber sexy sky-scraping ankle boots and nude shaded sandals will harmoniously fit in with a voguish winter wardrobe. However the sharply sculpted, frilled and fur-covered pairs may only find its place in the closets of the Lady Gaga's and Rihanna's of the world. Whatever your fancy, this collection does makes for captivating viewing.













I would secretly love to try on the pastel pink or red ruffled organza pair. 
I don't think I would get very far in it though. 
Are there any of these fanciful McQueen pairs that you would like to try on too?


58 comments:

Helena Resende said...

I would try te red ones with the little flowers but I wouldn't buy them for sure cause I won't know how to walk in them :)

Antee Gurung said...

It definitely looks like a master piece but how do u walk in those.....maybe stick to the reality n purchase them just to decorate my shoe closet...lol

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TRENDSURVIVOR said...

OMG! They are getting extremely ..crazy! However, I would consider wearing the nude pumps with the fur anklet!

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Daniella said...

Oh wow these shoes are real pieces of art!!! Even if some are not very practical they are still incredible to look at! I really love those shaggy fur shoes with the belt that wraps around them, they are so amazing and completely unique! :)

Take care, Daniella xox

Unknown said...

The collection is wonderful!!!!
I will love to have the Ankle boots and the neutral glamour set is also amazing!!!!
xoxo

c said...

they are all so amazing!!!

<3

Elle Sees said...

i've never been into shoes for buying, but ogling, yes!

Jelena Zivanovic said...

90% impractical and 100% fabulous!:D I would wear all ankle boots, especially "studded" ones!
Happy Wednesday my dearest girl! kisses
Jelena

Cathy said...

I would love to spend a day playing dress up with ALL of these! I would actually feel confident wearing all but the red and fur looks! Thanks for sharing these amazing shoes, girl! Your posts are always so fun and creative! Xo!

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Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

Oh we'd love to try on all of these!

Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

kerrin said...

those shoes are absolutely to die for. love your blog! wanna follow each other? xx

Laura said...

The collection it's really amazing!!, i follow you now :), kisses.

Julye said...

Very nice shoes - but so difficult to walk !!

Denise said...

Mmm... the black opulence - I liked the shoes and boots that have the white lace... the ankle boots - the beige ones in the middle of the first line... and the neutral glamour is all very sweet! Other than that... I found all very creative, but not realy wearable, unless one is Lady Gaga... but that is just my opinion!

TomorrowlandLady said...

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The Dragonfruit said...

Wow, I think I would love to give each of these a try! They may be crazy, but just for fun....

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Jessica said...

i love the studded boots, the fur is a little outlandish for my personal taste...

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Rahul Bhatia said...

Lovely creativity, Sam!

A Very Sweet Blog said...

It takes McQueen to come up with NO HEELS! hahaha I can't imagine walking in them. I can hardly walk in the ones WITH a stem! LOL I've warmed up to McQueen though. Definitely keeps it interesting.
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Jodie said...

thank you so much for the lovely comment on my blog- its a shame there is so little skull print where you are as its awsome! and thank you im feeling a lot better tnow.
I love ll these shoes so much- especially the cut out heels ones! I want them on my feet all the time!
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Oh to Be a Muse said...

I can't believe we're already looking at fall shoes. Some of these are pretty styling even if not very practical.

Unknown said...

wowwww! I don't know if I can see myself wearing those kind of shoes!!!but some of them are really cool and rare! Love this collection!!!!!!
xoxo

Anonymous said...

McQueen is always amazing...just love those shoes!

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Unknown said...

alexander mcqueen - amazing on every level!

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Bodil Loïs Huisman said...

they are all so gorgeous.. want them all!
some of them are really some killer heels,
but amazing collection!

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Jacy said...

Ahh amazing!! I love the ankle booties especially and want a cute pair so bad!
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Unknown said...

these is insane!!! like seriously!!!!this brand are really incredible!!!! I wish I can afford to buy 2:P


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Kat said...

ooh everythings so fabulous and chic!! :D

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Rowena @ rolala loves said...

These shoes are like works of art! What fun would it be to play dress up with them I don't think I'd get very far either though ;)

Rowena @ rolala loves

Elly @ Caribbean Living said...

Yikes Sam, these are all a smidge bonkers for me! Ha, I'm quite boring I think when it comes to fashion but I'm learning a lot from this blog!

I do like the Neutral Glamour collection though, specifically the one bottom left - love me a bit of faux snakeskin!
xo

joy said...

So stunning! I would love to try on the fur and frou frou heels. Those look so crazy and I bet so soft too. It would be so fun to wear them out and about :)

MOSAMUSE said...

i like the neutral glamour selections! great!
xo
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Unknown said...

Are these shoes??? These are artworks!!! Ankle boots set looks the most wearable, so I would love to have some of those pairs... but the last set is unbelivable and so adorkable... wow!!!

trishie said...

Crazy awesome shoes!

StylishByNature said...

Lusting over ankle boots !!

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Ember Drake said...

Ooo these are gorgeous! :-D I would love to try on the black/white studded ankle boots and both of the Black Opulence pairs with the white lace trim! Just stunning!

Em
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Izzy said...

haha I think some Jeffrey Campbell shoes are heel-less as well, and some people who've worn them say they're actually surprisingly comfy and not too bad to walk in. I think they'd be pretty tough to do so though, after a while! :P

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Unknown said...

These are works of art - I would never wear them, but they're beautiful!

Katie Frank said...

all those shoes are very very good <3
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Rakhshan said...

the ankle boots are so gorgeous, I would love to try some neutrals as well, abs to die for!!
p.s your new profile picture is so cute!!:)

Anonymous said...

Love love those shoes!

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Unknown said...

I literally want all of these shoes!
Theres no way I could walk in most of them.. but I still want them! haha xx

Unknown said...

LOVE McQueen. Great post. I just followed you! Check out my blog sometime. :)

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Cheers!

Sassi said...

omg, I'm so in love with those shoes!
X

Unknown said...

I love those shoes! I don't think I could ever wear them but they're so fashionable! Love your blog! Want to follow each other!?

-Stephanie
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DAILY DISGUISE said...

OMG these are amazing!! :)

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Josie said...

These shoes are so yummy! I love the last ones the most xxx

Unknown said...

Adore the Ankle Boots. AMAZING!!!

Kisses,

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FASHION TALES said...

Since I know I could not make it throughout the day in the extravagant styles, I'd still love to try them on for a few hours. Most of the black opulence styles in your board are practical.

xix said...

Oh gosh, looking at all of these is making me miss Alexander McQueen. I went to his exhibit in New York last summer, and it was just amazing. These shoes are so pretty - though they're purely eye candy to me. I don't think I could ever pull any of these off. ^^;

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Marie said...

These are crazy cool!:D

- Marie
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Heidi-likes said...

The fluffy shoes are amazing! x

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sou said...

so many pairs of crazy shoes :o
these ankle boots are great.

Ivana said...

Oh my goodness, I just died and went to shoe heaven :) I must admit, I much prefer those "wearable" ones, but they all look pretty stunning! Great collection!

Have a fab weekend, Sam!

xx Ivana


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Christine said...

WOOOW! I would never wear any of them, because they are a bit too ostentatious for me, but they are so creative! ^_^

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Girl Lilikoi said...

Mcqueen is amazing, I wish to own a pair, and his knuckle duster clutch is such an iconic piece

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margaret cruzemark said...

Oh my God…I am having like a nervous breakdown seeing all these amazing shoes from AMQ, all together, all so beautiful, all so pretty and me not having a chance in the world to wear just one pair ever....(but they are still so beautiful)!!
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Stephanie said...

Holy shoes! Love this post!

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