As part of her thesis for a fine arts academy in Amsterdam, South African designer Leanie Van der Vyver, showcased a pair of towering footwear that puts even Lady Gaga’s skyscraper heels to shame. Entitled “scary beautiful” Van der Vyver claims her goal in designing the heels is to explore “what lies beyond perfection.”
I applaud Van der Vyver’s creativity but her creation has me wondering about our standard of beauty. Have our sartorial palate evolved to the point that we’re willing to trudge around in these painful contraptions?
I’d rather walk a mile in my demure Mary Janes, anyday.
Do you see yourself wearing these “scary beautiful” shoes one day?
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