28 August 2011

Shoes of The Week #7


Hey guys.

This week I'm gonna focus on 'CREEPERS'

THE HISTORY

The correct title is 'Brothel Creepers.' This shoe originated from the soldiers of World War 2. When returning to Britain across the deserts of North Africa they wore suede shoes with hard wearing crepe soles. Many men found themesleves in less erm 'respectable' nightspots of London, such as Soho and Kings Cross, of course they were still wearing the same shoes.. hence the name 'Brothel Creepers.' Creepers have been taken up by progressive generations, such as punks. They go hand in hand with the 'Rock n Roll' generations. 
info taken from here

Again we have a case of something that is iconic in subcultures/counter-cultures becoming mainstream. Although I'm not sure that these will catch on the way that 'rock tee's' and 'biker boots' have. They are very Love or Hate. I think most of your typical 'mainstream' girl will hate them.. but they also all hated biker boots when they first come out but more than likely wear them now.  

L-R Topshop x2
Asos x2
Topshop. Asos
So what do I think of them.
I honestly do not know. I have always loved the Punk and Gothic style. I envy the way they have the guts to look 'different' and stand out in a crowd. I do love these shoes, but weather I'd love them on MY feet is a different story. I will definitely be trying them on next time I'm out shopping to see what they look like. The highstreet stores that cater to the mainstream market have put their own twist on these, making them less 'Creeperish' (new word? lol)

My one last point to make is: I HATE it when things go mainstream!! The general public spoil everything haha! 

LOVE or HATE???

20 comments:

  1. Ooh I never knew they had wartime origins! Funny how they're pink and animal printed now!

    -j
    sorelle in style

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  2. ughhhh i need a pair of these so bad :D i love them xxx

    kate xo

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  3. I reallyyyy love creepers! I really want a pair. Following your blog now xx

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  4. Oo, I like the brogue style ones! I know what you mean about loving them on your own feet - I find that with loafers!
    x

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  5. Creepers are definitely a fantastic shoe trend, but I doubt I could carry them off convincingly though so never tried it. ;)


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    Addie
    The Cat Hag
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  6. I think these shoes are perfect for you! Looking forward for a review on what you think about them :)

    -Gelene
    http://gellinjelly.blogspot.com

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  7. Absolutely love this post because A)What a cool backstory I had no idea! and B)you sum up my feeling perfectly - I adore goth/rock style I've always had a rocker 'edge' but I'm so not sure about these shoes I just dont think they'd flatter mee :( you've picked some of the most tempting pairs to feature though ha-ha if anything was gonna change my mind it'd be your red pairs ha-ha

    Sarah
    http://fashionismyh2o.blogspot.com/
    xx

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  8. I didn't know their background so thanks for sharing! I am not fond of them as I like high heels ;-))
    xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com/

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  9. hi sweetie! first of all thanks for your comment!
    and i feel exactly the same way about these shoes too,
    also because i have 41 shoe size so these kind of shoes just like dr martens never look too good on me! :P
    ps. love your background

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  10. I also don't like when things go mainstreem...but :/

    I love creepers but they are a little expensive for me..

    I'm following*
    http://behindcatiseyes.blogspot.com/

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  11. I've only just discovered theses shoes! they're not my style but I freaking love them!

    http://www.jazza17.blogspot.com/
    following your blog!
    x

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  12. I love these but I'd never be able to pull them off myself.

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  13. I love them, but they wouldnt suit me at all! Love the Asos ones :)

    Chelsea x
    http://letsputourheartstogether.blogspot.com/

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  14. I found this so interesting!
    I really like them but not on me if that makes sense?xx

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  15. I absolutely love Creepers! I wish to own a pair of my own, but budgeting has prevented this, hahaha. I love the brightly coloured one, they're the perfect fun shoe!

    x Michelle | thefeatherden.net

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  16. absolutely love creepers! :) war origins are really interesting! really great to read thanks, i need a pair! xxx

    http://ronanronanronan.blogspot.com

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  17. enjoyed reading your posts and following your blog now!

    silvia

    www.poisepolish.com

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