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Women Hot on Gwyneth's Heels

Actress sports oh-so-high stilettos, and sales skyrocket

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(Newser) – Gwyneth Paltrow's choice to wear Pacini heels as high as 6, 7 or, gasp!, 8 inches while traveling the world to promote her turn as Pepper Potts in Iron Man has spiked sales of the heels in Britain's trendier shops, the Independent reports. Credit crunch, begone: The "Gwyneth-effect" is pushing $2,000 sky-high models off the shelves at Harvey Nichols; Selfridges reported a 35% boost in its sales.

Gwyneth Paltrow's choice of footwear has led to British women buying more stiletto heels.
Gwyneth Paltrow's choice of footwear has led to British women buying more stiletto heels.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Gwyneth Paltrow has always been an influential figure in the fashion world.
Gwyneth Paltrow has always been an influential figure in the fashion world.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Gwyneth Paltrow's choice of footwear has led British women to buy more stiletto heels.
Gwyneth Paltrow's choice of footwear has led British women to buy more stiletto heels.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. make an appearance at MTV Studio's in Times Square to promote their new movie
Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. make an appearance at MTV Studio's in Times Square to promote their new movie "Iron Man" on MTV's "Total Request Live" show.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends a Cinema Society screening of
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends a Cinema Society screening of "Iron Man" at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, Monday, April 28, 2008 in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
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