Gaudy two-shoes: Loafers get million-dollar makeover
One can’t help but imagine that Nick Cannon’s philosophy when it comes to personal style is “more is more”. The 36-year-old American entertainer, known for hosting America’s Got Talent, has an appetite for extravagant displays of wealth. While flaunting his exhaustive sneaker collection to Complex Media in June, Cannon revealed that his most prized footwear, estimated to be worth HK$17.2 million, will go on sale at a charity auction later this year.
An avid fan of maximalist designers such as Giuseppe Zanotti and Christian Louboutin, Cannon debuted his now infamous diamond loafers in 2014. Originally made by American mega designer Tom Ford, these loafers were further customised with an eye-watering 14,000 white diamonds embedded in white gold. Each shoe possesses a weight of 340 carats, and the gems alone are valued at HK$7.8 million. The brainchild of Californian jeweller Jason Arasheben, the design was reportedly conceived in response to Cannon’s request for “the most expensive shoes in the world”.
It is not confirmed if Cannon has identified a beneficiary for the proceeds of his flashy footwear, but he is no stranger to philanthropic pursuits. The American entertainer has previously contributed to numerous causes, including education, women’s outreach and Alzheimer’s disease.
