Sober, classic, or refined, what are the 10 most expensive shoes in the world?
Starting from the head up to the feet, many items of clothing and accessories contribute to creating a one-of-a-kind outfit. Many men, for example, cannot help but show off a different tie or hat for every occasion. Many women, on the other hand, have a wardrobe full of silk scarves or bags of different colors, shapes, and sizes. An item that everyone can agree on, however, is shoes.
Whether it’s a sneaker model or an elegant alternative, we are used to thinking of shoes as an object to wear at reasonable prices, despite the exceptions.
Some models in particular, however, require a considerable financial outlay, even reaching exceeding the cost of a car or a house. But what are the 10 most expensive shoes in the world?
1. The Moon Star Shoes by Antonio Vietri
In first place in this special ranking, we find The Moon Star Shoes, created by the Italian designer Antonio Vietri. These are one-of-a-kind sandals, made of 30-carat gold and diamonds.
Moreover, they present a precious fragment of the meteorite from Argentina found in 1576. With a price of 19.9 million dollars, what is surprising is the shape of the heel which turns out to be a clear homage to the tallest skyscraper on the planet, the Burj Khalifa.
2. Passion Diamond Shoes by Jada Dubai
Second place in the ranking of the ten most expensive shoes in the world is occupied by the Passion Diamond Shoes by Jada Dubai. Available for a cost of 17 million dollars, they are the result of the 2018 collaboration between the Jada Dubai brand based in the United Arab Emirates and Passion Jewellers.
These are wonderful pumps with stiletto heels covered in gold, silk, leather, and 236 diamonds. To embellish everything, a pair of 15-carat grade D diamonds on the tip.
3. Debbie Wingham
On the lowest step of the podium in the ranking of the most expensive footwear in the world we find precious shoes created by the English designer Debbie Wingham on behalf of a wealthy Middle Eastern client who commissioned this product as a unique piece to make a precious birthday gift.
With a coating of one-carat blue diamonds, three-carat pink diamonds, and 24-carat gold, the model in question was made, now, in 2017. The price exceeds 15 million dollars. Every detail is studied down to the smallest detail. Just think of the solid gold zippers and 18k gold thread stitching.
4. Ruby Slippers by Harry Winston
It was 1989 when Harry Winston’s son, Ronald Wilson, expressed his desire to pay homage to the fiftieth anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz".
Indeed, they replicate the ruby slippers worn by Dorothy. At 3 million dollars, Harry Winston’s Ruby Slippers feature 4,600 rubies and 50 carats of diamonds.
5. Rita Hayworth by Stuart Weitzman
Also at almost 3 million dollars, we find the Rita Hayworth Heel. The latter were made by Stuart Weitzman who transformed a pair of earrings worn by Hayworth into shoes.
With a soft sienna tone, these shoes are embellished with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies present in a satin frill near the toe. This model is not for sale but belongs to Hayworth’s daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan.
6. Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordan
The Solid Gold shoes are the result of the collaboration between Air Jordan and OVO. Made of 24-karat solid gold, they are estimated to be worth approximately 2.1 million dollars.
They cannot be worn, yet they do not go unnoticed, and many people would like to have them in their own homes.
7. Cinderella Shoe by Stuart Weitzman
In seventh place in the ranking of the most expensive shoes in the world, we find another example created by a well-known American designer. He found inspiration from the famous and beloved fairy tale character, Cinderella.
Made of Italian leather and 565 Kwiat diamonds, there is also a 5-carat amaretto-colored diamond, whose single value exceeds one million dollars. The 4-inch transparent stiletto heel is specially designed with the intention of not showing the structure of the shoes. The value stands at 2 million dollars.
8. Stuart Weitzman’s Tanzanite Heels
Also in eighth place on the list of the most expensive shoes on the planet, we find Stuart Weitman. Delicate in appearance, these shoes are made of polished silver and feature straps decorated with 185 carats of tanzanite and 28 carats of diamonds.
Worth 2 million dollars, the model features wonderful stilettos, created thanks to the collaboration with Eddie Le Vian.
9. Tom Ford’s slippers
Worth 2 million dollars, Tom Ford’s slippers are amazing with a design reminiscent of classic tuxedo shoes. Studded with over 14 thousand diamonds, the latter were mounted on a thin white gold base.
The result of the work of jewelry designer Jason Arasheben, it took over two thousand hours of work and about a year to create these shoes.
10. Wizard of Oz Ruby Stiletto by Stuart Weizman
Closing the top ten of the most expensive shoes in the world is another example made by Stuart Weizman. After Harry Winston’s ruby slippers, the well-known designer decided to create the stiletto version of The Wizard of Oz.
With 642 Burmese rubies of 123 carats, set in platinum, the price of these shoes is 1.6 million dollars.
Original article published on Money.it Italy 2024-06-24 16:45:37. Original title: Le 10 scarpe più costose al mondo
Argomenti
