Kitty Shoes, Shark Shoes and a Menagerie of Animal-Inspired Footwear

Forget your flip flops and shuck your nude pumps for a more playful take on the statement shoe. Cat lady? Or fancy yourself more of an exotic species type? No worries, we’ve found fun flats that feature everything from feline friends to  more out-there selections from the animal kingdom.

Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats

Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats

For a twist on logo-ed flats, opt out of trademarked monograms and instead, snag the Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flat ($595). It’s a cheeky wink to in-the-know fashion folk, who will instantly recognize the cute embroidered kitty face and set you apart from the masses who — quel horreur — still trek to the mall to find their flats. Charlotte Dellal, the label’s designer, takes her inspiration from the ’40s and ’50s, so it’s no surprise these would look perfect on any gal from Betty Draper to Blake Lively.

Known for collaborating with designers such as Victoria Beckham, Olympia is slowly gaining a loyal following (honors from the British Fashion Awards don’t hurt) not only for her sky-high shoes, but also for her Pandora clutch, a lucite minaudiere that features inter-changeable pouches inside and the brand’s signature gilt spider clasp.

Available at Forward by Elyse Walker and www.forwardforward.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Studded Leather Mouse Flats

Marc by Marc Jacobs Studded Leather Mouse Flats

It’s no surprise that the Marc by Marc Jacobs Studded Leather Mouse Flat ($250) is a perennial favorite. Whether you’re a personal style blogger or just need shoes to wear when those cab-to-curb skyscrapers give you panic attacks, they’re a cute option — not to mention more budget friendly than Charlotte Olympia’s statement-making feline flats — that add a dose of whimsy to your daily uniform. Some styles even come with a tail embroidered on the heel.

Each season, the Jacobs camp releases the flats in new colorways and materials, including rubber jelly versions for summer, limited edition tromp l’oeil mouse faces and even small sizes for tots under the Little Marc label.

Available at Net-a-Porter

Roberto Cavalli Rhinestone Snake Sandal

Roberto Cavalli Rhinestone Snake Sandal

If the summer heat happens to find you lounging on Diddy’s yacht this season, you’ll want to have the  Roberto Cavalli Rhinestone Snake Sandal ($1,215) in your tote. The sandals use the serpent, a house signature at casa Cavalli, and let it slink across leather straps in dazzling rhinestones.

Complete with crystal eyes and intricate scales, the slinky slitherer is the perfect companion to flowing caftans and bright bikinis.

Available at www.robertocavalli.com

Kobi Levi Shark Pump

Kobi Levi Shark

Complete with rows of sharp, white teeth and a sinister dorsal fin, the Kobi Levi Shark ($1,680) might just scare off all your other shoes this season. It’s no surprise that Levi has designed shoes for the likes of Lady Gaga. His collection also includes other animal kingdom designs, including a swan, mallard, killer whale and a veritble menagerie. And he doesn’t just limit his designs to flora and fauna; he’s got coffee cup heels, body part shoes and more. The Israeli designer definitely makes shoes that will get you noticed no matter what you pair them with.

Available at www.kobilevidesign.com

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