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The thought of mary janes may conjure up the image of a conservative pair of black shoes, but the style for this season is anything but lackluster.  Mary janes have evolved into a seriously sexy shoe.  The concept is still the same with closed toes and a strap, but the current style adds a sharp and striking heel for the modern appeal.  Mary janes have been revamped and are now versatile enough to take on the most daunting of spring outfits, complete with stiletto or platform heels.

Rodarte, Christian Louboutin, and Marni are among the many with a version of these American classics, ranging in the season’s must-have black or beige, to reptile leathers or the bondage-inspired trends of studs and straps that will make you wonder if they are truly descendants of the harmless school girl shoes of the past.

-Jackie Sachen

Photographer: Naoko Iwata