Another installment in our series, Shoes from the Past! Did you know that My Glass Slipper has been selling wedding shoes for more than a decade? We’ve seen a lot of bridal shoes come and go, and now we want to show you some of our past bestsellers.
Next up is the style 4859 by Richard Tyler. These bridal shoes date back more than a decade to 2001!
Around the time this sparkly wedding shoe debuted at My Glass Slipper, designer Richard Tyler was breaking into the bridal scene. Tyler had achieved huge recognition and fame as a celebrity designer: His designs were beloved by starlets and worn frequently for award shows and other red carpet events. Branching off from his Hollywood success, Tyler delved into the bridal world with wedding gowns. The cost of his wedding dresses started at around $5,000 and went up from there. At that time, only Vera Wang sold gowns at that price point.
When My Glass Slipper first stocked the 4859 bridal shoe, it was one of a kind in the wedding shoe market. The big thing at that time was chunky heels and square toes; wanting to try something different and stay ahead of the trends, My Glass Slipper went out on a limb and bought this $540.00 backless sandal covered in over-sized crystals. Everything about this style screamed “not gonna sell” because it was not what brides were buying at the time – but we wanted some variety. It was a good thing we trusted our instincts: Once it arrived, the 4859 style was selling out as fast as we could get it in!
After only two seasons, the factory would no longer produce the shoe. My Glass Slipper received calls for years from brides looking for 4859 by Richard Tyler: Many had printed out a picture of the shoe and saved it until they were getting married. This is one of the few styles that never went on sale. Even the very last pair sold for full price.
Unfortunately this style is no longer available, but at MyGlassSlipper.com, we have some current wedding shoes with a similar look:
What do you think of these wedding shoes from the past? Would you wear them today, or do you think they’re outdated? Tell us what you think on our Facebook page! And if you happened to wear these shoes to your wedding, we’d love to hear from you, too.
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