Model Falls at Christian Siriano Fall 2011 Fashion Week

by StyleList Staff (Subscribe to StyleList Staff's posts)
Posted Feb 11th 2011 at 12:54PM

Lord knows, we love us some big, aggressive shoes. High heels, platforms, over-the-knee boots -- bring it on. But sometimes there can be too much of a good thing.

As was the case at Christian Siriano's otherwise fabulous show Thursday for Fashion Week. Several models tripped on their big, platform stillettos, one fell and one had to finish the show halfway unshod.

And these are women who walk for a living!

Siriano usually does some version of the shoes he shows at Fashion Week for his line at Payless. We beg you, C.S.: Don't make us mere mortals suffer this much for beauty. Even if a woman is wearing a dress as lovely as your chiffon, three-D floral numbers, the look falls apart when she walks ungracefully or she trips.

So keep the cool metalwork and the lovely colors. Keep the concept. Lose some height. Just a wee bit will do.

StyleList readers: What do you say? What's the highest heel you'll wear? Have any tumble stories you care to share?

For more on Christian Siriano take a look at this video of Karen Duffy's preshow interview with the designer!

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Filed under: News, Designers & Brands, Fashion Week
Tags: aggressiveshoes, ChristianSiriano, FashionWeek2011Fall, FashionWeek2011FashionShows, models, modelsfalling, shoes

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Peg, 2-11-2011, 2:10PM

What idiot would wear shoes like that? (Sorry, Gaga!)

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Polarlite, 2-11-2011, 4:04PM

The real idiot is the designer. The model was just the poor victim that had to do such hazardous job. Agree with all who said don't buy such shoes.

Dick, 2-11-2011, 4:19PM

The same idiot that designs them would wear them. Have you taken a good look at Christian Siriano? He's a drag queen who poses as a man.

jO, 2-11-2011, 4:54PM

HOOKERS AND STRIPPERS

Paul, 2-11-2011, 7:02PM

Hey DICK, I looked up the definition of Drag queen since you are so stupid.
— n
1. a male who dresses as a woman and impersonates female characteristics for public entertainment

Anita, 2-11-2011, 7:56PM

Those 7" heels are ridiculously high and dangerous when walking in them. I'm surprised the models aren't suing designers when they fall for being forced to wear them on the runway. Women of average height and taller don't need to wear them and they certainly don't improve the look of the leg any more significantly than a shoe with a 4-5" heel. I think they were designed strictly for short women who want to gain stature in order to compete with taller women.

Dick, 2-11-2011, 9:19PM

Hey PAUL:
I appreciate your taking time from your busy schedule to give me the definition of Drag Queen. Your definition totally describes the designer. I rest my case.

Babs, 2-11-2011, 2:11PM

absolutly insane. I like to keep up with styles but shoes that you cant walk in are beyond anything acceptable.Reminds me of the hoof feet from China.

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fiona, 2-12-2011, 4:15PM

The shoes are not only unwearable, they are totally unattractive. As for the clothing, I've seen better from a first semester design student. There's nothing fresh about the petal dress on the girl who fell and the models before her (with one shoe???) and after look like they're wearing drapery swags. How...'last minute'.

maxiesmom067, 2-11-2011, 2:11PM

What kind of idiot would wear shoes like that? (Sorry Gaga!)

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RandyB, 2-11-2011, 7:24PM

I hope the model is not hurt; shoes look awful - did not even match the dress.

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Sherry, 2-11-2011, 2:19PM

I love shoes too but please don't make shoes like this, then we will have to try to wear them, and your right, it's not pretty to fall on your bottom.
I love pretty shoes that feel good on my feet and don't make me look like a fool.

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Dee Dee in VA, 2-11-2011, 2:40PM

Just bought a great pair of red shoes today with 2 inch heel. Make shoes for real women in the real world.

Patrick, 2-11-2011, 3:12PM

"...please don't make shoes like this, then we will have to try to wear them ..."
Hello?!!? Earth to Sherry: YOU make him stop making shoes like that by NOT BUYING THEM!!!

MC, 2-11-2011, 5:24PM

Just because they make does not mean you have to wear them. If you will wear them they will make them. If you refuse to wear them they will have to stop making them. Problem solved! Some people will do anythng to 'be in fashion' no matter how foolish the fashion is. Dumb!!