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If this was Street Scenes, and someone was wearing a pair of these shoes, we know you'd vote perfection. At the very least, you wouldn't be strangely ambivalent about them. The blinged-out kicks are the brainchild of Seth Campbell and (D.J.) Nick Cohen, who combined their families’ businesses—jewelry and sneakers—into Upper Echelon Shoes. They're also tomorrow's sale item on Gilt Fuse, the sometimes-edgy, sometimes-boho, sometimes downtown, but always fashion-forward sister to the luxury sample sales site, Gilt. Gilt Fuse gives you style you love to live in for less (up to 70% off retail). Join today.