Six of the Best
Octopus sandal, £50 by Moda In Pelle at Viva La Diva
Gold buckles and gold heel trim give this brown leather sandal a shot of glam that its rope counterparts lack. Add vivid coral toenails to finish the look.Available from: Viva La Diva
Six of the Best Gladiator Sandals
Sandal of the summer? The gladiator. They're 2,000 years old and hotter than ever. Balenciaga's knee-high 'glad-boot' fashioned from plaits and discs is not for the faint of heart (or, at £1,200, for the light of wallet). Less of a commitment is D&G's classic rope design or Etro's fringed version. Not only is the gladiator supremely comfy but it's perfect for adding a shot of edgy Spartacus chic to the season's frockery, floaty tea dresses, shorts, denims, tunics and kaftans. Veni, vidi, vici…This feature was published in May 2008.
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