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CATWALK WORTHY CREEPERS
Spring 2011 saw Prada pioneer chunky soled footwear with their
creeper brogues, but who would've guessed they were paving the way
to an explosive return of the classically iconic brothel creeper?
Donned originally by soldiers in the post-WWII era, brothel
creepers are most famous for their association with the Teddy Boy
culture of the 1950s. Traditionally worn with drainpipe trousers
and drape jackets, the creeper quickly became a distinguishing
factor in an already highly recognisable silhouette.
Yet with Prada at the forefront of footwear revolution, and
androgyny at its peak, creepers are no longer just for boys. Fall
2011 catwalks shook under the clomping footsteps of so many
heavy-soled shoes as designers manned up their collections with a
hefty dose of crepe soles, leather and suede. While Ashish models
bore black leather single soles graffitied with slogans such as
"Hug Me" and worn with ripped up jeans and spider web-print tights,
Damir Doma chose pointed creepers to complete his collection.
The classic creeper took its fair share of the limelight, but that
isn't to say that adaptations weren't welcomed with open arms.
Never one to be upstaged, Burberry Prorsum took the creeper to a
whole new level (quite literally) with their wedged version of the
beloved original. Featuring latticed black leather and secured with
shining silver buckles, these reinvented beauties were hefted down
the runway with exceptional vigor as the British-based luxury brand
proved that making a trend your own is the best way to do it.
Aside from the aesthetic plus sides of owning your own, if you're
looking to add a little extra height without the cost of comfort,
brothel creepers are without a doubt the shoes for you.
