He’s back! Having shuttered his namesake line a handful of years ago to concentrate on being creative director at Sergio Rossi, Edmundo Castillo has moved on–and returned to his original pursuit: designing his own vision. While a full collection will launch in February (I’m counting down the days), Castillo has released this tantalizing “Light” sandal inspired by the Disney film “Tron Legacy.” In keeping with the film’s sci-fi bend, Castillo infused electroluminescent lamp material (the same used in the construction of the “Tron Legacy” costumes) that, once the thread is plugged in, activates the blue LED lights placed on the shoe. The shoes come in two color variations: silver metallic calfskin with blue light black calfskin (shown here) or white light multi-colored suede tangerine with blue light calfskin. Clearly these shoes are more gimmicky and don’t fully represent what will undoubtedly be much more practical, less kitschy shoes that’ll appeal to a larger audience of stylish women. While these sandals are undeniably fashion-forward on the cusp of all things trendy, I would be hard pressed to find a truly style-setter flicking the on switch while out at a club or dinner. I think the blue/black/silver color combo is simply gorgeous–but I’d save the light show for the bedroom or pajama party.
$1,650, available in February 2011 at Saks Fifth Avenue
