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| 07:36 Mon 12 May 2008 |
Tag: Shoes
These items have all been tagged with the tag "Shoes", You can see other tags in the Tag Cloud| Manolo Blahnik Marimekko shoes |
| 2007-11-16 19:39:21 |
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The latest unexpected fashion pairing comes from Finland’s 56-year-old design powerhouse, Marimekko, and the King of Shoes, Manolo Blahnik. Blahnik Spring/Summer 2008 collection will include shoes in the venerable Marimekko pattern Mini-Unikko (shoe on left). Maija Isola designed the pattern in 1964 in protest to Marimekko’s founder and mastermind Armi Ratia’s pronouncement that there will not be floral patterns in Marimekko. Unikko not only melted Ms. Ratia’s heart but it has become one of the most enduring and recognizable of Marimekko patterns. The other Marimekko Blahnik shoes will be adorned in the more graphic BonBon pattern. Apparently, Blahnik had decided to base his latest collection on the wonderful architectural lines he saw in Hagia Sophia, Turkey. He then came upon some Marimekko fabrics in a little shop in Bath, England. According to Blahnik, “the two just happened to fall perfectly into place — as bizarre as that combination may sound.” To wear these fusions of Turkish architecture and Finnish protest we will need to wait until January 2008 when they will be available in Blahnik stores in London and New York. By Tuija Seipell |
| Hester Vlamings Shoes |
| 2007-11-06 21:34:28 |
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There's something tantalizing about twice-dipped things: chocolate covered strawberries, caramel covered apples, cheese covered popcorn...to name a few. Little did we know, this same rule applies beyond food, to shoes. Hester Vlamings line of two-tone, color-dipped heels, boots and slingbacks are double the treat. The leather hues range from mustard to burnt orange to ivory to gold - all of which are enhanced by the contrast of the dark, ebony-embossed toe. Though a fashion scene newbie, Vlamings is astutely on trend with her multi-hued wares, as any fan of Yves Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Prada or Dolce & Gabbana can attest to. The designer is a cobbler of the finest education, with a degree in fashion and industrial design at the Artschool in Arnhem. Currently Vlamings' stylings can be found in several boutiques throughout the Netherlands. And her shoes are not only commercial-minded. The art community has taken notice of her artistic designs, and fashion afficianados can take in her work in galleries and museums throughout The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. By L. Harper |
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| SHOO BIZ - The World's Best |
| 2006-11-18 02:23:33 |
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As we have seen in various posts here on The Cool Hunter, footwear has become a genre of art all of its own. Much like the how the simple need for shelter has crescendoed into superfluous McMansions, the shoe started out as a humble necessity: to keep the toes out of harm's way. Currently - as anyone who's purchased a pair of platform sneakers or sky-high stilettos can attest - a need for beauty and style has far overshadowed the trivial want for comfort. Oscar Wilde once professed, "One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art". The financially fortunate seem to agree, with well-manicured feet peaking from artistic footwear worth their weight in rubies and diamond detail. Cobbler extraordinaire Stuart Weitzman took this tendency to an unprecedented pinnacle with the unveiling of his "Cinderella Slippers" which were were worn by singer Alison Krauss at the 2004 Oscars ceremony and priced at $2M. Thankfully, the art of footwear is not limited to those of stratospheric bank accounts. The need for fashionable shoe has crossed all social boundaries. Collecting retro-style sneakers to high-end designer fashion heels, shoe sales are a major part of the international fashion market and a serious indicator of status and sub culture. Naturally, the shoe store has evolved, side-by-side, into an equally stylish hub of modern fashion. No matter if you're talking about a pair Jimmy Choo wedges (a must on the streets of Manhattan) or a rare collectable pair of original 1972 Adidas sneakers – there is a carefully manicured storeroom and market-analyzed price tag for each. So what's your favorite shoe store? We're asking our readers to tell us about the most unique shoe store in their part of the world for a feature that will appear in magazine print. We want to see stores that feature the most original display and merchandising techniques out there. From sneaker shops to high-end department stores to exclusive boutiques, if you know of a great candidate then send us an e-mail, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Of course, those with the best tip have a chance of winning a pair of Evisu sneakers. By L. Harper |
| SHOE FETISH - CARTOON WEDGES |
| 2006-06-20 15:44:26 |
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We're loving this quirky take on this summer's must have shoe, the wedge. Created by English shoe designer Angeline Tournier, these light weight wedges feature ˜Betty & Veronica" cartoon strips on the heels. The t-bar straps come in great summer colours. Now all you need is a sundress or a pair of peddle pushers and this season's hot look is complete. by Lisa Evans |
