These $4,400, crystal-encrusted sneakers are the pandemic's stilettos
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Last Updated: Jan 18, 2021, 05:36 PM IST
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Demand for designer shoes last year slid 21% globally.
The sneaker was launched two years ago, but it’s gained new relevance for a brand normally known for its 10-centimeter-high heels.
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On a chilly, gray afternoon, what strikes shoppers in the Jimmy Choo’s store on rue Saint-Honoré in Paris aren’t the Avril stiletto shoes with Swarovski crystals that sell for €3,495 ($4,250) but rather the pair of crystal-encrusted Diamond black sneakers that are €100 more expensive.
The sneaker was launched two years ago, but it’s gained new relevance for a brand normally known for its 10-centimeter-high heels (3.9 inches).