High/Low

Racked is no longer publishing. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years. The archives will remain available here; for new stories, head over to Vox.com, where our staff is covering consumer culture for The Goods by Vox. You can also see what we’re up to by signing up here.

The Gap's decided to let Americans have a go at what Europeans have been enjoying for months: the budget-priced shoe collection that Pierre Hardy's designed for the mass retailer. The line will be available in stateside Gap stores this spring. As for what to expect, "Hardy, known for his sculptural sky-high stilettos under his eight-year-old signature label, as well as those he designed for edgy brands such as Balenciaga, adopted Gap's casual aesthetic in creating the collection. The spring line includes a wooden wedge sandal with an ankle strap in printed fabrics and a chambray. There is also a strappy chunk-heel sandal and a flat, leather gladiator style. The shoes will retail for $78 to $98 at about 75 Gap stores." Very exciting. [WWD, subscription req]