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C olours, parties and having fun are the main requisites for a memorable summer—the season when beach parties, clubbing and gala evenings take place each day. To shine at these glamorous occasions, sparkling heels are definitely the accessory you must have in your wardrobe. Sparkling heels are literally shoes with glittery, encrusted or just shiny heels. They can be sandals, boots, pumps or decolletes that seem classic but with a high heel (from 8cm to 12cm), fully adorned with shiny crystals or multicoloured paillettes, creating surprisingly interesting contrasts and playful combinations. From René Caovilla and Roger Vivier to Gianvito Rossi and Ralph & Russo, sparkling heels reveal the glamorous spirit of the contemporary woman. Up to date, globetrotting and self-confident, today’s woman knows exactly what she wants and likes; shiny but not brassy, resplendent in her charm and beauty. With a simple look, like the little black dress or a dreamy evening gown, the stylistic touch of the sparkling heeled shoe will show off a magnificent and dazzling silhouette with a splash of extreme femininity, both at work and at a party. The Bridal season sees British couturier Ralph & Russo present a new version of their iconic Eden pumps. Made in gold satin with gold leaf details on the heels, the Eden pumps are the most popular shoes by the British brand and they sparkle with a neoclassical silhouette. In the same mood, Roger Vivier’s Sphere Satin Bow Buckle sandals, with a Swarovski encrusted ball and dazzling bow on the ankle strap and romantic clasp, recall the 18th century shoes of Marie Antoinette, lending a regal touch to the bridal outfit. Devoted to metropolitan and cosmopolitan girls, Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies Paillettes Caresse are another safe bet choice for summer. For the new model the lauded French shoemaker Louboutin, famous for the Pigalle Follies pumps, the toe is softened and a cascade of sequins sparkle thanks to the gold and silver paillettes. The Italian maestro of shoes, Salvatore Ferragamo, who dressed celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, presents a brand new graphic woven bootie in black and white with a modern, sleek and surprisingly shiny and sparkling Cage Flower heel, perfect for sophisticated day-to-night looks, whatever the occasion. Perfect for party girls are the shoes by Venetian shoe master, René Caovilla and Milanese shoe couturier, Gianvito Rossi. Caovilla presents the new Cleo sandal. Shiny thanks to its multi-coloured rhinestones, the sandal is made of satin and dazzles with its snake strap that coils around the ankle. Stunningly wild, aggressive and sensual, Rossi’s new Glam sandal represents the ultimate Cinderella shoe. Made of silver crystal satin and encrusted with Swarovski crystals, this sandal shines with elegance. SPARKLING HEELS Gianvito Rossi Roger Vivier Christian Louboutin Ralph&Russo René Caovilla Salvatore Ferragamo