Giuseppe Zanotti‘s heel-less design has undergone a number of transformations.
First, it looked like a fin, then it was Noritaka Tatehana-like, and for this Spring 2013, it’s taken on a more angular appearance.
Juliette Binoche attends the premiere of Camille Claudel 1915 held on February 12, 2013, during the 63rd annual Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) held at Berlinale Palast in Potsdamer Platz in Mitte, Berlin
The redesigns only make Giuseppe Zanotti’s heel-less shoes easier to identify whenever we spot a pair. Our most recent sighting? Juliette Binoche’s red carpet appearance at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival held last week.
Juliette’s austere pantsuit and blunt haircut set off the sharp angles of her Giuseppe Zanotti heel-less wedges.
Juliette Binoche in a simple black pantsuit and Bruno Dumont attend the premiere of ‘Camille Claudel 1915’ at the 63rd Berlinale International Film Festival at Berlinale Palast on February 12, 2013 in Berlin
She finished her look with a bold red lip and showed off her size 8 (US) feet in heel-less Giuseppe Zanotti wedges.
Juliette Binoche’s feet in black suede Giuseppe Zanotti heel-less wedges
We also recently spotted another celebrity wearing the same shoes. As soon as we saw the angular wedge of Rita Ora’s shoes at the 2013 Brit Awards, we knew instantly that they were the same Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
Rita Ora wears her hair back at the 2013 Brit Awards (Brits) held on February 20 at the O2 Arena in London
But unlike Juliette, Rita went elegant instead of professional. The R.I.P. singer contrasted her Giuseppe Zanotti heel-less wedges with an elegant draped satin gown.
Rita Ora wears a backless satin gown on the red carpet
Rita’s ensemble also flaunted the gold spikes on the ankle straps of these shoes. When you put the two versions side by side, it suddenly seems like the unembellished ones are sorely missing something.
Rita Ora’s feet in gold spike-embellished Giuseppe Zanotti shoes
These Giuseppe Zanotti heel-less wedges are undoubtedly going to be big on the red carpet.
Which one of these early adopters do you think wore the trend better: Juliette Binoche or Rita Ora?
Giuseppe Zanotti Gold-Spiked Ankle-Strap Wedges, $1,425
If you love the gold spike straps on these shoes but not their heel-less-ness, check out these flat sandal versions that you can purchase at Farfetch:
Giuseppe Zanotti Gold-Spiked Ankle-Strap Sandals, $1,150
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