Gucci's embroidered floral shoes and Balenciaga's two-in-one sock shoes are flooding the market, with counterfeit versions mixed in.
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| Launched in 2015, the Gucci ACE Low-top Floral is one of the fashion house's most successful products since Alessandro Michele took the helm. The white shoe, embroidered with flowers, captivated fashion enthusiasts who embrace gender-neutral styles. A pair of Gucci embroidered shoes costs $695 (approximately 15.7 million VND). |
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| In 2016, Gucci's embroidered floral shoes took the streets by storm worldwide. Elle Fanning and Taylor Swift didn't miss out on this trend. |
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| Earlier this year, these sneakers exploded in popularity in Vietnam. Thanh Hang (pictured) has a pair in her wardrobe. This is also one of the most frequently counterfeited shoe models in stores. In shopping areas popular with young people in Hanoi such as Hang Non, Tran Quoc Toan, Pham Ngoc Thach, or Nha Xanh market in Cau Giay, customers can easily find counterfeit Gucci embroidered shoes for a few hundred thousand to one million dong, depending on the level of imitation. |
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| Balenciaga Speed Trainers are another shoe model that captivates both men and women. The "darling" of Balenciaga's creative director Demna Gvasalia, it boasts a unique and powerful look. The design combines athletic shoes, high socks, and shock absorbers. Balenciaga Speed Trainers come in three versions: black, white, and red, and weigh 240 grams. |
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| Balenciaga's two-in-one sock shoes are being widely sold online and in stores selling counterfeit goods for young people in Hanoi and Saigon, with prices ranging from one to three million VND. Meanwhile, an authentic pair costs around 545 USD (approximately 12.3 million VND). On Balenciaga's official website, the shoes are listed as sold out. |
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| Many counterfeit Balenciaga shoes are being sold online within the Vietnamese community. |
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| At Seoul Fashion Week in March, Son Tung M-TP bought both versions of Balenciaga shoes. |
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| Dragon (left) and stylist Kelbin Lei are two savvy Asian fashionistas who have quickly caught on to the trending shoe style. |
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| After causing a stir in the sneaker market with the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2, Adidas released its sibling – the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 "Zebra". This limited-edition zebra-themed version has an average price of $520 (approximately 12 million VND). On Highsnobiety's ranking of the best-selling shoes in the first quarter of this year, the Adidas model topped the list, raking in $1,595,219 (approximately 36 billion VND). On online marketplaces in Vietnam or in clothing stores selling items of unknown origin, these shoes are advertised for around 850,000 VND. |
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| Rapper Kanye West is promoting the shoes he produced in collaboration with Adidas. |
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| Victoria Beckham is also a fan of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 "Zebra". |
According to VNE
