I did the unthinkable during the week and stepped into the Ferragamo store at Pavilion to check out their mid year sale. Yep! S-A-L-E! 😀 There were a few items that caught my eye but fortunately (or maybe unfortunately) they didn’t come in my size. Most of the classic designs don’t go on sale, so you can expect to get mostly the seasonal items, which means no pretty classic plain coloured Varina or Vara shoes, but maybe a patterned design. There were some pretty pairs available if anyone’s interested 😉
However, one item from the upcoming Fall 2012 collection caught my eye. It is a pair of Varina flats in patent leather with an interesting yet quite subtle leopard print design. On feet, it isn’t as loud as all that and in fact looks quite pretty. Varina flats have a beautiful way of transforming my feet into delicate feminine pins that I absolutely adore.
But here’s the interesting bit. These shoes will change colour according to the temperature!
Apparently, in the day when its warmer, you will see the print on your shoes. But in the evenings, or as it gets cooler, the colour will darken to black. Right so it sounds gimmicky as anything. But, I. Love. It! 😀
I love the idea of traipsing out of the house in one pair of shoes and coming back in the evening in another. Apparently, because temperature isn’t constant all the time, and are heat sensitive, they will change with the weather or your body heat.
I’m not sure how it’ll behave locally here in Malaysian weather where the temperature outside doesn’t drop very far. In the store, where the air-conditioning was kept quite low, I noticed that the shoe was quite dark, but I could still see the pattern. Personally, I do not expect to see the shoe turn very dark locally. However, in a place with a much cooler climate, then it may turn much darker as the temperature falls.
These shoes are the Day-To-Night Varina flats and come in 3 or maybe 4 colours. They are already available at local Ferragamo stores. I think it retails at RM1750 or maybe RM1950 but I can’t be 100% sure.
What say you? Am I in the minority in thinking these shoes sort of cool despite the gimmicky idea behind it? 😉
Paris B
I just thought of one thing. What if one side changes and the other doesn’t? It might happen! Just like those glasses that turn into shades if its sunny out. I’ve seen many people looking like “Dan Ngan Lou” herbal tea mascot with an eye patch.
Oh yeah! I’ve seen those transition lenses too and it does look funny on specs. On shoes, I wouldn’t mind really. It’ll just look like I’m a bit absent minded and wore different sides, or it could look like a fashion statement HAHA!
I have transitions lenses and they don’t make me look one-eyed in the sun HAHAHA ^.^
Haha maybe yours are the better quality ones so they actually change evenly 😀
LOL. Color changing shoe. What a nice idea. 🙂 People would think that I stock numerous pairs of shoe at work. Haha.
Right? I think it all sorts of cool but then I’m odd that way 😛
Varina: check, animal print: check, 2 colours for the price of 1: check, colour changing?!: check, quirky, fun, cute, cool : check! A rare concept coming from a high end label, you know Crocs have those colour changing ones as well lol. But I think this is such a cool cat. Now, cough cough, RM1750/1950 Madam Paris said…this one, rain check 😀
Or wait for windfall cheque 😉 I think it’s so fun but I’m not as tempted to get it due to our weather. If I lived in a country where the weather gets cold, I might actually be tempted 😉
never heard of such shoes but they definitely look interesting 🙂
They certainly are, and look quite nice on feet too 🙂
Ooo… just add up a pair of SF during sales last month but didn’t see this. Although I’m not an animal print fan but i like the colour transition gimmick.. Maybe next sales (“,)
I think it just came in cos it’s under the new collection 🙂 I went to take a look at the new stuff after browsing the sale rack. Will wait and see if they go on sale in the coming ones 🙂
It will be super funny if the left one changed color and the right one didn’t LOL… And RM1750 or maybe RM1950 for a pair of shoes, I’ll pass for now. For a handbag, yes. But shoes, NO. Unless, I’m rich enough to afford it one day LOL… >.<
Haha I used to have the same thoughts you did 😉 btw there were some very nice Ferragamo bags on sale too. I was quite taken but opted not to break my ban for now 😉
No you’re not alone! I’m fascinated by the idea! Here in Belgium even when it’s really warm during daytime, the temperature always drops at night (I personally never have problems falling asleep even during a good summer because of that), so I’d say this would be a lot of fun here!
I can imagines what fun it must be over there where I can imagine the colour change will be quite obvious. Over here where the temperature doesn’t change very much, it won’t be half as much fun 🙁
When I read the day to night part in the title, I thought it was because the shoe was nice enough to work in a day outfit and an evening one haha. But wow, these are so awesome! :] Thank you for replying to our comments! I’ve been following your blog for a few months now and I’ve decided to comment as much as I can from now on. It’s the least I can do! And I’ve seen your replies to all of ours’ and I want to tell you that’s pretty amazing.
Hey Janessa, yes, the shoes are meant to go with a day outfit and then transition into night by going black! Wouldn’t I love to have that hehe… Thank you for taking part in the comments. I learn so much and I love the interaction! Replying them is the least I can do, seeing as to how everyone takes their time to leave their thoughts 🙂 see ya round!
They are just adorable- and \”gimmicky\”, sure, but how CUTE the gimmick is!! I would love a pair and get a lot of wear out of them … Paris, you bet this line makes your feet look dainty and feminine- that\’s not your imagination (plus the fact that they probably dont\’ need much help anyway- you little Asian dolls …). Thanks for the post xoxo Beth in Pgh 😉
Haha I’m not a very dolly Asian but I’ve never seen the Varina look bad on anyone! Time to save up for a pair methinks!
*gasps* It’s beautiful but the price tag *double gasps*
This reminds me that Crocs also has temperature sensitive footwear for their latest range when I was in Singapore last month. Could it be the ‘in’ thing right now?
I’m hoping to see them go on sale in the next seasonal sale. I can hope right? Haha I don’t know about Crocs actually. I’ll have to take a look. These thermal changing colour thing is so 80s! Lol
I want! I ADORE Varinas and they’re classic and they go with EVERYTHING! Dresses, shorts, jeans. You’re making me want to go into a Ferragamo store and gawk. *whines* And I’m not allowed to shop anymore considering how much I’ve just spent. *whines* Your blog always makes my credit card weep
Ahem! You don’t even need to blog to make mine weep 😛 it’d be cool to see how these react in your weather. No harm looking… Just leave the cc in your wallet.
I’m not aiming at Ferragamo shoes,I’m aiming at their Musa clutch:)but I don’t think I’ll spend almost 4k on a clutch!
That is certainly pretty, but I’d rather put the money towards a bag that I’d probably get more use out of 😉
Me too,what do you think of their Sofia bag??
Hmm, I’m not sold (unless it’s on sale). I did pick up a pair of orange Audreys on sale though!