Our ‘Killer Heels’ campaign raised a staggering £5,142 which will help prevent over 1,000 children dying from preventable ‘Killer Diseases’such as pneumonia, malaria and measles. The auction is now closed.
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Celebrity and designer shoes auctioned off yesterday included:
- a brand new pair of signed Jimmy Choo’s donated by Nigella Lawson which fetched £252
- Jonathan Ross’ handmade Berluti brogues raised £160
- burlesque performer Dita Von Teese’s handmade polka dot Fernando Pires shoes were snapped up for £150
- £600 Christian Louboutin voucher sold for £460
- a brand new pair of Stella McCartney shoes sold for £250
- a pair of Nicole Farhi shoes went for £100.
In total, 57 pairs of shoes were donated by celebrities and by well-known and emerging fashion brands, including: Samantha Cameron, Sienna Miller, Sadie Frost, Pixie Lott, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Manolo Blahnik, Alexander McQueen, Camilla Skovgaard, Jonathan Kelsey, Pedro Garcia, Atalanta Weller, Rupert Sanderson, Betty Jackson, Kurt Geiger, Ted Baker, Office, United Nude and Start Boutique.
Keen shoe lovers kept their eye on the lots which resulted in a frantic flurry of bidding as the auction came to an end. One savvy bidder had their eye on the Christian Louboutin voucher which saw the price jump from £310 to the closing bid of £460 in just a few days!
“Killer Heels was a huge success, helping save over one thousand children’s lives by protecting them against some of the biggest child diseases like pneumonia and malaria,” said Kate Redman from Save the Children. “We will certainly repeat this campaign again next year – making it bigger and better. In the meantime, if you’re doing Christmas clear outs, remember your shoes could vaccinate up to three children against killer diseases, so please donate them to a Save the Children shop and help save children’s lives!”
Click on the image below to view our Killer Heels photo gallery:
Image credits: Emma Blau/Save the Children
Rupert Sanderson patent black heels signed and donated by Samantha Cameron, size 38.5. "I love these shoes as they got me through the 4 years Dave was leader of the Conservative Party. I always felt comfortable and confident when wearing them, especially when I had to walk up on stage. They are those kind of classic shoes that everyone should have in their wardrobe."
Actress Sienna Miller sent in these silver Sergio Rossi strappy peep toe stunners. "I am very happy to be able to help support such a brilliant cause." Size 38
“The Spock” by Atalanta Weller with a black coned heel and open toe, Size 36
Betty Jackson fabulous wooden killer heels, Size 39
Camilla Skovgaard peep toe ankle boots with light grey platform soles and cut-out side panels, size 39
Georgina Goodman suede and leather strappy heels, size 38.5
“The Farrah” by Jonathan Kelsey, a patchwork patent leather and mesh-heeled boot, size 39.5
We're asking men to donate shoes too. These handmade, size 44, Berluti tan brogues were donated by Jonathan Ross
Alexander McQueen soft suede velour pumps with a peep toe and Swarovski crystal skull, Size 37