When one of the world’s premier luxury shoe designers announces their first full men’s collection you should probably stop whatever it is you’re doing and take notice. [Editor's note: debatable] Italian designer Giuseppe Zanotti has come a long way since his days of freelancing for fashion juggernauts like Valentino and Missoni, so much that in the twelve years since his first boutique opened he’s built a tremendous reputation that rivals that of Christian Louboutin. [Editor's note: That certain fellow who gets your girlfriend more revved up than the thought of you finally picking up the check] The fact that Kanye West personally selected Zanotti to co-design a pair of $6,000 shoes for his first ever runway show pretty much solidifies his position as one of the king’s of luxury footwear. [Editor's note: Botch The Throne] Zanotti will launch his new men’s collection next week in Florence, Italy at Pitti Uomo 82, the menswear tradeshow. [Editor's note: The tradeshow that everyone talks about on the Internet, but is still, actually, really important.] What’s interesting is that aside from sneakers and sandals, he’ll also be presenting a line of limited-edition rhinestone encrusted slippers that are oddly enough, “inspired by the world of superheroes.” [Editor's note: Avenge my eyeballs, bro.] Perhaps Lawrence, our EIC, can see what that’s all about since he’ll be in attendance next week. [Editor's note: Sorry Daniel, that's that shit I don't like.]
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