May 12, 2004
Selfridges shoes
I have a few more Selfridges photographs. This image of overpriced plastic shoes was taken just a couple of hours ago. The entire department store has been kitted out with a Brazilian theme, with colourful clothes, shoes, decorations and food. A replica of Rio's Christ Statue governs the building; king-of-bling style (I hate that word, bling). Selfridges sells Havaianas flip-flops for 17 pounds 50. In the favelas of Brazil they sell for TWO pounds, possibly even less. Depressing.
I can believe it - if my shoes cost 60 pounds. (Although they aren't flip-flops!) I just saw a few references that indicated the typical pair costs R$10, although I am sure there are cheaper models around.
Posted by: kim at May 14, 2004 10:34 AMYOu must be joking! £2??!!!
With that money a person can eat for a whole week! (I mean...in the favelas!) XXX
~nice find, interesting display of color~
Posted by: btezra at May 21, 2004 03:07 PMIt's true It's true. Less than £1.40 I paid for each of lots of pairs of havaianas in the middle of Ipanema. I'm sure you can get them cheaper in other places!
Posted by: Tamara at June 7, 2004 05:09 PMthat's why I would refuse to buy any of the Selfridges ones - 17 pounds - that's robbery!
Posted by: kim at June 8, 2004 10:06 AM
