Although unusual and outlandish shoes have always been a sign of wealth, the recession has retailers scrambling to offer more affordable footwear options. As Stephanie Rosenbloom recently reported in her New York Times News service article, “Retailers switch how they do business,”* high-end stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks are offering more mid-priced merchandise. Furthermore, in a shocking turn away from his typical mortgage-payment prices, Jimmy Choo recently announced that a pair of his shoes will be available for as little as $55 in H&M stores in November. (I never thought I would write “retail” and “Jimmy Choo” in the same sentence.)
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It’s Tuesday and the Sole Steal of the Week is back with vengeance. After last week’s break from the Sole Steal we thought it was important to offer something truly special. This week’s special something is the Dusty espadrille by Andre Assous. Andre Assous is a brand who knows designer shoes and proves its knowledge of "what women want" with the Dusty. Accented with a metallic fabric and super-chic leather ankle tie atop a unique 3-inch braided wedge, the Dusty combines function with fashion to create a truly fun, fashionable and yes…Sexy shoe.
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