Curse of Tutankhamun

Imagine: you’ve uncovered a great treasure that no one’s seen for thousands of years.  Fame and success follow.  But then, one by one, the members of your team begin to die…

Such was the case after the unearthing of King Tut’s tomb in 1922.  (…or not really.  But it’s fun to think about.)  As Halloween nears, the Penn Museum is using the story as a jumping-off point for its Young Friends Halloween Event, The Curse of Tutankhamun.  This Thursday, head over to UPenn to hear the curator of the Egyptian section discuss the curse and enjoy drinks from a cash bar.

In the “spirit” (ha ha!  Halloween joke!) of the event, here are some shoes inspired by ancient Egyptian footwear.

The Carlisle by Sperry Top-Sider is a bit of a departure from their usual line of boat shoes.  It does have a little gold sailboat on the strap up the front of the foot, though!  And the shiny gold is fit for a pharaoh indeed.  Also available in silver; your choice from Nordstrom for $93.

The Suttle by Steve Madden has a nice touch around the heel, with the basket-weaving.  (Ancient basket-weaving!)  It also has a sizeable buckle—very nice.  Also, it’s on super-sale!  From $60 down to $24, on DSW.  (It’s also available in a blush-and-silver combo, but I’m not sure if I’m into it or not.)

The Change of Pace by Seychelles almost reminds me of the ankh shape.  This is a rose gold, but there’s also a black version, with the little strap clips in gold.  It’s very sleek!  Find them at Zappos for $57.

Ooh, crocodile!  The Gigi by Sam Edelman is embossed metallic leather in a crocodile print.  How do I know it’s croc, and not alligator?  Crocodiles live in Egypt’s Nile River, of course!  (Alligators only live in the US and China.  Fun fact.)  Also available in silver; find them at Dillard’s for $65.

So walk like an Egyptian over to UPenn this Thursday—just be sure to only leave with a drink, and not a curse!