With Cameron Diaz and Christina Ricci wearing Sergio Rossi accessories during the premieres of ‘What Happens in Vegas’ and ‘Speed Racer’ respectively, Edmundo Castillo’s Hollywood connection is paying off. The Italian accessories fashion house is fast becoming the accessories of choice of the glitterati.

Expanding Sergio Rossi’s newfound fame among celebrities, Edmundo Castillo designed a limited edition sandal specifically for the 61st edition of the Cannes Film Festival slated on May 14 – 25, 2008.

(Photos courtesy of Sergio Rossi)

Created in a shiny satin silk variations of silver and gold, the open tip limited edition Sergio Rossi sandal stands on a slight thin stiletto heel 11 centimeters high and lays on a 2 centimeter platform in front. The words ‘Limited Edition Red Carpet 200’ is engraved on a metal plate applied on the soles.

‘This sandal celebrates the special atmosphere that animates one of the most beautiful places in the fashion world. Cannes is the most glamorous event in Europe, where cinema and fashion meet filling the gaze of inspiration, commented Edmundo Castillo, Creative Director of Sergio Rossi.

With only 150 pairs going to be made and sold exclusively only at Sergio Rossi boutiques New York, Los Angeles, Milan, Rome, London, Paris starting from May 14, 2008, the Sergio Rossi red carpet sandals are destined to be collectors items and most of all, what urban shoe legends are made of.

[MILAN WESTIN]