Rock & Republic: A Tale of Denim Dominance and Downfall

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Rock & Republic was an American jeans brand founded by Michael Ball in 2002.

The brand gained popularity for its high-end denim products and was known for its edgy and fashionable designs. However, Rock & Republic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 1, 2010.

Ashley Greene looked stunning in a revealing LBD at the Rock & Republic Robertson Store Opening Party in Los Angeles, on June 11, 2009, complementing her classic look with stylish plaid heelsAshley Greene looked stunning in a revealing LBD at the Rock & Republic Robertson Store Opening Party in Los Angeles on June 11, 2009, complementing her classic look with stylish plaid heels (Credit: S_Bukley / Shutterstock)

VF Corporation acquired the Rock & Republic brand and intellectual property one year later. VF Corporation then licensed the brand to Kohl’s Corporation, where it was sold as a budget-friendly line of jeans.

Victoria Justice Rocks the MTV VMAs in Metallic Chain-Strapped Pumps

There were plenty of shoe spots at the 2011 MTV VMAs, and we’re excited to show you one of the most eye-catching shoes of the night — Victoria Justice’s shiny metallic chain-strapped pumps, which the young actress wore with this just as shiny and equally metallic sequined mini dress from Theia.

Victoria Justice stole the spotlight at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on August 28, 2011, in Los Angeles, California, wearing a captivating Theia dress paired with an Elie Tahari clutch and adorned with Phillip Press and 88 by Sandy Simonian jewelryVictoria Justice stole the spotlight at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on August 28, 2011, in Los Angeles, California, wearing a captivating Theia dress paired with an Elie Tahari clutch and adorned with Phillip Press and 88 by Sandy Simonian jewelry (Credit: Ian Wilson / WENN)

A closer look at the pumps on Victoria Justice’s feet:

Victoria Justice flaunts her legs in Rock & Republic 'Alayna' chain pumpsVictoria Justice flaunts her legs in Rock & Republic ‘Alayna’ chain pumps (Credit: Ian Wilson / WENN)

You’re right if you feel like you’ve seen these shoes on Your Next Shoes before. We featured them as the look-for-less option for Cameron Diaz’s Lanvin chain link platform pumps.

And as we said before, these aren’t knockoffs of the Lanvins at all but instead have their own original rock n’ roll vibe going on:

Rock & Republic's Alayna is a patent leather pump with a chain detailRock & Republic’s Alayna is a patent leather pump with a chain detail

It’s primarily because of the chain straps, of course, but they’re still something to look at even without them (yes, the chains are removable):

The Rock & Republic Alayna features a removable and adjustable chain, enhancing its versatility for both formal and casual occasions while ensuring a perfect fitThe Rock & Republic Alayna features a removable and adjustable chain, enhancing its versatility for both formal and casual occasions while ensuring a perfect fit

If you’d rather keep the chains on but don’t want them going across the foot like that, you can flip the chains over and let them dangle across the heel like so:

Rock & Republic 'Alayna' Chain Pumps in Gold Patent LeatherRock & Republic ‘Alayna’ Chain Pumps in Gold Patent Leather, $297.95

It’s an ingenious design by Rock & Republic, don’t you agree? How about the black patent leather and pewter leather colors shown below?

Rock & Republic 'Alayna' Chain Pumps in Black Patent LeatherRock & Republic ‘Alayna’ Chain Pumps in Black Patent Leather, 295.00

Rock & Republic 'Alayna' Chain Pumps in Pewter LeatherRock & Republic ‘Alayna’ Chain Pumps in Pewter Leather, 295.00