Known for its eye-catching, on-trend sandals, sneakers, boots, heels, and pumps, the shoe label Dolce Vita was acquired in 2014 by Steve Madden for $60.3 million in cash.
Shoemakers Nick Lucio and Van Lamprou started Dolce Vita in 2001 in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The company quickly made a name for itself with memorable shoe designs that were playful and refined.
In August 2017, Bella Hadid was spotted wearing Dolce Vita’s rose satin “Harvyy” ankle wrap sandals while running errands in New York. However, it’s not often that we see celebrities wearing shoes by the brand.
Bella Hadid sported a casual chic look with a convertible halter bodysuit, denim mini skirt, Dolce Vita wrap sandals, hoop earrings, sunglasses, and a washed denim Chanel backpack in New York City on August 28, 2017 (Credit: Dara Kushner / INSTARimages)
From of-the-moment obsessions to modern staples, the shoe brand continues to deliver crave-worthy shoes that inspire—and possibly even transform—the 21st-century work-to-weekend wardrobe.
Not considered a designer brand, Dolce Vita is positioned more as a mid-range brand that offers fashion-forward designs at accessible price points.
Unveiling the Most Remarkably Eccentric Footwear of 2012 – Are These the Ugly Shoes That Defied Fashion Norms?
Occasionally, we deliberately showcase less favorable shoes here on Your Next Shoes to spark discussion among our audience. However, there are also instances where featuring such shoes is unintentional.
We knew we’d get you talking when we featured this pair of DV8 by Dolce Vita shoes on our Facebook page, but what we didn’t expect was how you YNS readers reacted to them.
With remarks like “epic fail,” “tragic,” and “please stop,” it’s hard to argue that this particular pair of DV8 by Dolce Vita “Gypsie” platform Mary Janes isn’t the ugliest footwear we’ve showcased this year
These shoes got such an overwhelmingly negative response that the “nay” votes might as well have been unanimous.
Receiving comments such as “epic fail,” “tragic,” and “please stop,” would you say that this pair of DV8 by Dolce Vita “Gypsie” platform Mary Janes are the ugliest pair of shoes we’ve ever featured this year?
DV8 by Dolce Vita “Gypsie” Platform Mary Janes, $168.95
The stiletto heel on a flat platform design reminds us of Alain Quilici’s skate shoes, but this DV8 by Dolce Vita style makes those Alain Quilicis look almost normal.
There’s almost always at least one person who likes the eccentric shoes we feature, but for some reason, we couldn’t find that person for this style. If you’re that person, please don’t be ashamed to say you like these shoes! There has to be at least one. There HAS to be!