Christophe Decarnin, head designer for Parisian luxury fashion house Balmain, is known for his edgy, rock n roll fashion pieces and the Balmain Spring/Summer 2010 shoes are no exception. The fancy footwear uses intricately beaded tribal prints and liberally strewn metal studs to create shoes that will surely turn heads.
The Balmain Spring/Summer 2010 shoes are made out of either leather or suede. There are four styles of sandals all ankle height of higher with one flat pair and one above-the-ankle lace-up bootie. The booties were shown on the Balmain Spring/Summer 2010 runway sans studs and in black and khaki.
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The Studded and Beaded Balmain Spring/Summer 2010 Shoes
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