Adorable yet sophisticated, Mary Janes have the reputation of being shoes for girls from well-to-do families. But that was before designers got a hold of them. First there was Vivienne Westwood to infuse a neon punk into them, perching female beauty on a thick heel that was so high that it became a pedestal. But it was with Prada that Mary Janes really got their stripes. For the label Miu Miu, Miuccia imagined them brushing up against insolence with a mixture of unexpected fabrics – precious jewels with a number of gems and rubber. These fantasy shoes brought together arched heels, integrated runners, thin crossed straps, and prude lines all perched on a death-defyingly high heel. The look is wildly divine.
In 2014, it’s Saint Laurent’s interpretation that’s setting the tone. While the majority of designers only present high heels on the runway, Slimane cuts to the chase and is delivering Mary Janes straight to women everywhere. Varnished or sequined, with single or double straps, black or in marshmallow shades, this nod to preppy pop is to die for. The 60s are Slimane’s raison d’être at Saint Laurent, and he brings in all the insouciance and rebelliousness of the era.Mary Janes are getting covered in sequins, with flashy varnished leather, stitched with brilliant crystals or metallic nails. In short, Mary Janes are putting on a show, and women are burning with desire for it.
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