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Pierre Hardy is best known, at present moment for teaming up with Gap to design super stylish, extremely simple 2008 spring/summer shoes for the mass market clothing chain. But most folks do not know Pierre Hardy as the Parisian designer of whimsical accessories that are adored by his high end clientele, the shoes especially.
Hardy began his career with Christian Dior's shoe collection in 1988. He was soon recognized for his achievements and began collaborating with Vogue Homme International Magazine, where he was in charge of the show page, editing and illustration. In the summer of 1999, Pierre Hardy launched his successful, self-titled collection. The men's collection debuted in 2001. Pierre Hardy is now the creative director for Hermes Jewelry and also designs the shoe collection for Balenciaga as well as The Pierre Hardy Shoe Collection.
Hardy brilliantly mixes comfort and artistic design in creating what is best described as the perfect high heel for any tomboy. And even though we first saw this look with the Manolo Blahnik Timberland shoe, it was Pierre who took it to another level. Fashionable tomboys applauded, while fashion's girlie-girls shrieked in delight of the hot new trend.
Last year the "tomboy shoe" was revisited, when Hardy created a vibrant shoe that was more sneaker than shoe.
And now in 2008, Hardy has done it once again with his take on what I'd like to call, "the shoe-ker!"
Men, please stop pouting! A similar shoe was designed for you as well - minus the heel of course!
*sick*
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By: "DimePiece" on 5/02/2008 6:33PM
I don't know what "Hardy" was thinking when he designed this shoe? I don't like that "Multi-Color" feel going on in the first pic. "Hardy" should have just stuck with one BASIC COLOR. I'm sure in that color, singer/rapper Teyana Moore would sport that in a HEARTBEAT.
The other shoes in "White" color I admit was cool. All I can say is "OUCH"! I love high heels but...? My feet not only be hurtin but will be SWEATIN LIKE HELL in the PROCESS! I can see "Mariah" or any star sporting this shoe out! When this hit the streets, "Watch Out"! People are going to Wear it out to the "MAX" and "HURTING THEIR FEET IN THE PROCESS!
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By: "DimePiece" on 5/02/2008 6:41PM
Remember the "Timberland Shoe", that was in for a minute and then it FADED AWAY. Same thing is going to happen with this "IT" shoe.
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By: "DimePiece" on 5/04/2008 2:50AM
I meant to say in comment #1, Teyana Taylor not Teyana Moore.
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By: sherryberry on 5/05/2008 9:55PM
This shoe is no diff, than the sneaker shoes that were out in 04 along with then tired timberland boots for men and women. This is already played out before it began! Sad....
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By: smcelestin@aol.com on 5/06/2008 1:17AM
Hated them!!
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By: Chris on 5/06/2008 8:57PM
One word: Ugly! All of them are ugly except for the mens shoe. This guy Hardy needs to trade jobs with a crayon box maker. Trying to be hip. What woman would wear them and for your people to feature these crappy shoes makes it look like you have no taste. Shouldnt be called style spotter... yall need a style shower.
Lucky my daughter name is Esther.
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By: Gerri on 9/02/2008 8:39PM
My goodness, can old people get a better style? A lower heel? We love fashion too! What gives? Stilts went out long ago and so I put mine away. Now I am 30 years older! Can't get them on my feet!
HELP a Sistah out please!
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By: Doc on 11/21/2008 2:24AM
Come and get high fashion at low prices! Handbags also!
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