The Antonio Berardi heel (or the absence of it) that took the fashion world by storm

British designer Mr. Berardi introduced the revolutionary shoe design in his Spring/Summer 2008 Collection in Paris. Despite having no heels and a massive 5 1/2 inch platform, models worked them like heels never existed.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman and, of course, Victoria Beckham all invested in a statement pair of Berardis. The price for this stunning heel-less masterpiece experience? From $3600.