Giuseppe Zanotti Just Put Out Another "Cruel Summer" Sandal, Inspired by Kanye West and Sex

The most luxurious sandals of all-time!

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While not necessarily designed by Kanye West, these calfskin sandals with decorative golden leaves are some of the most luxurious sandals of all-time. The most luxurious sandals of all-time!

To celebrate Giuseppe Zanotti's 20th anniversary, the designer put out a capsule collection of six pairs of golden sandals, each inspired by a cherished memory that the designer experience in two decades of mastery. For this "Cruel Summer" pair, Zanotti says he was inspired by Kanye West...and sex. 

"I was having dinner with Kanye on a warm summer evening when we decided to collaborate on his first collection," Zanotti recalls. "It was an unforgettable evening, with amazing company and energizing ideas. I need music for inspiration, for life. These sandals are inspired by the muse of music, by glamor and pure sex appeal.”

Tagged as "YEEZi x Giuseppe Cruel Summer flats" by Ibn Jasper on Instagram, these really are the most opulent sandals you've ever laid your eyes on. The sandals have clear similarities with the sandals that Kanye did collaboratively design with Giuseppe Zanotti back in Sept., 2013. The all-white shoes were dubbed "Cruel Summer" heels and were inspired by the album cover of Cruel Summer. Kanye also designed sneakers for Giuseppe Zanotti, and clearly continues to inspire the footwear lord.

These gold 20th anniversary sandals are available on the Guiseppe Zanotti site for $1,695, in case sandals fit for a Roman emperor are what you need.

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[via Noisey]

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