Extreme Heels

Madonna

Extreme Games
Buh-bye ballet flats. Later, loafers. Practical pumps are so last season. This spring it’s all about shapely shoes. From skyscraper platforms to superheroic stilettos, the catwalks were festooned with gravity-defying designs. And for those most adventurous famous faces, extreme heels are the only way to rock the red carpet. Get inspired by the celebs and stylistas who are taking on the trend, but fair warning: these wearable works of art are not for the faint of heart…or arch!
–Aya McMillan

 
Madonna

Her Madgesty, Madonna sports Louis Vuitton’s tribal-inspired stilettos.

 
Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent turns on the red carpet in towering heels led to what’s become known as ‘the Gwyneth effect’ – a rush of customer interest in shoes with 7 inch heels.

 
Mary Kate Olsen & Nicole Richie

Mary Kate Olsen (pictured with Nicole Richie) shows off her gams in Givenchy’s gladiators.

 
Leigh Lezark of the Misshapes

Leigh Lezark of the Misshapes has us pistol-whipped impressed in Chanel’s killer heels.

 
Model Chanel Iman

Model Chanel Iman plays with a punky look in spiked peep-toes.

 
Emmy Rossum

Actress Emmy Rossum rocks a super strappy pair.

 
Zoe Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz (aka Lenny’s kid) favours Stella McCartney’s vertiginous platforms.

 
Julianne Moore

Former FLARE cover girl Julianne Moore masters Marc Jacobs’ backwards heels.

 
Victoria Beckham

Last but not least, our favourite shoe extremista: Victoria Beckham strutting in Christian Louboutin for Rodarte’s tough-chic shoes.

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