By: Tanya Palta
In todays luxury obsessed world, all that glitters is indeed gold! Gold has fascinated mankind for centuries and seldom has a material inspired so much creativity. From gold jewelry, to gold furniture to even gold gadgets, we thought we had seen it all here at Realemedia, but we were in for a surprise.
Meet the 24K Gold Shoelaces by Mr. Kennedy, which are not only the ultimate in modern luxury, but also reinvents the boring old shoelace. Effortlessly casual yet highly covetable, the 24K Gold Shoelaces cost a staggering $19,000 a pair. The royal treatment doesn’t end here, as the shoelaces get delivered by security personnel and the design company also sends in someone to help the buyer lace up! Now if that isn’t pampering, we dont know what is! The groovy shoe accessory is delightfully glamorous and unapologetically luxurious.
The shoelaces also have the distinction of being the worlds first and only precious metal shoelaces and have been handmade in Colombia. It is quite impressive that it took skilled craftsmen more than 120 hours to make one pair and gold has been used on the tips as well.
Embalmed in a precious material like gold, has really increased the style quotient of the laces and we think pairing them with say a pair of Chuck Taylors’ will make the ultimate fashion statement. Like most exclusive objects in the world, the Gold Shoelaces are also available in limited quantities and if splurging is on your agenda this holiday season, then head over to Mr. Kennedy website and place an order. The gold laces also have a more affordable counterpart, though, we do think the silver version can’t hold a candle to the gold avatar.
These novelty laces are a standout fashion accessory and will turn any old pair of trainers into a monumental masterpiece, since they are a poetic palette of luxury and fashion. The 24K Gold Shoelaces may be dismissed by some as frivolous, but as they say, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder and we really like, no scratch that, love what Mr. Kennedy has to offer.
