The 16 year old niece of Oscar nominee Viola Davis came off of cloud nine Tuesday. The Lincoln High School junior returned from Hollywood, where she and her mother tagged along with Davis at the Academy Awards.
Who'd you meet? What'd you see, and what about Angelina Jolie's right leg? Those are some of the questions 16 year old AnnaBella Grant told us she was bombarded with Tuesday when she got back to school.
"Oh look at the earrings," said Deloris Grant, "They're almost a million dollars that auntie's wearing."
AnnaBella Grant's aunt, Viola Davis, may not have taken home the Oscar for best actress, but the teen and her mom, Davis' sister Deloris, brought home a lot of memories from the Academy Awards.
"I like that I have the experience because it really instills in your brain that all these people that everyone's obsessed with are just like everyone else," said AnnaBella.
That didn't stop AnnaBella's classmates at Lincoln High from peppering her with questions, especially about that Angelina Jolie pose.
"They were like what did the leg thing look like," said AnnaBella, "Is there a reason she did that, do you know, and I was like I don't really talk to her."
For AnnaBella, it was more about sharing the moment with her Aunt Viola and getting her hand me down designer shoes. Lucky for her, they wear the same size.
"She gave me a pair of Christian Louboutin heels and a pair of Chanel heels, and I was really excited," said AnnaBella, "I was like hyper-ventilating and I call my best friend, and I was like 'Oh My God' and she was like 'Oh My God' and we were jumping up and down and it was bad."
The Hollywood experience, which was a first for AnnaBella, was also a treat for Deloris. "I think my daughter experiencing this with me is a moment of a lifetime, and I hope that we can do it again," said Deloris.
Deloris is confident Viola will get another nomination. After all, this was her second one.
2012年2月29日星期三
2012年2月28日星期二
Might not have the legs but heel do...
THE MEN OF Wexford are being encouraged to wear women's shoes for a charity event in aid of Wexford Women's Refuge.
'Cycle a Mile in Her Shoes' will take place on Thursday and Friday, March 1 and 2 in the Bullring and at Tesco supermarket in Distillery Road.
The idea is that people hop on a static bike and cycle a mile while making a donation to the cause.
Organiser Kieran Mcguinness said participants are being encouraged to cycle in women's shoes.
Wexfordman Jim Walsh got into the spirit by posing for a promotional photo in red high heel shoes this week.
All the money raised will go to Wexford Women's Refuge in Distillery Road which provides shelter and support for victims of family violence.
This is the second year that the event has been run.
Last year the cycle was generously supported by members of the public and local businesses.
Everyone who contributes to this year's event will have their name entered ina draw for a weekend away in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin.
'Cycle a Mile in Her Shoes' will take place on Thursday and Friday, March 1 and 2 in the Bullring and at Tesco supermarket in Distillery Road.
The idea is that people hop on a static bike and cycle a mile while making a donation to the cause.
Organiser Kieran Mcguinness said participants are being encouraged to cycle in women's shoes.
Wexfordman Jim Walsh got into the spirit by posing for a promotional photo in red high heel shoes this week.
All the money raised will go to Wexford Women's Refuge in Distillery Road which provides shelter and support for victims of family violence.
This is the second year that the event has been run.
Last year the cycle was generously supported by members of the public and local businesses.
Everyone who contributes to this year's event will have their name entered ina draw for a weekend away in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin.
2012年2月27日星期一
Fashion's High Price: How Heels Damage the Body
The laundry list of damage that high heels can do to your body just got longer: According to podiatrists, high-heeled shoes are one of the most common causes of ingrown toenails.
This toenail problem, which occurs when the toes are compressed so that the big toenail grows into the skin, is usually nothing more than a painful annoyance. But ingrown toenails can become infected, sometimes necessitating the removal of the entire nail.
"Ingrown toenails can be painful, but many women are willing to cope with the discomfort in order to continue wearing their high heels,"Rodney Stuck, a professor of podiatry at the Loyola University Health System, said in a statement. "However, more serious complications can arise and cause permanent damage to the toenail, if they are left untreated."
Stuck suggested avoiding overly pointy, tight shoes and tight hosiery. Trimming the toenails straight across can also reduce the risk of ingrown nails. Soaking the feet in lukewarm, soapy water, drying them thoroughly and then applying a mild antiseptic can prevent infection if toenails are already ingrown.
But heels can harm more than just the toes. Research has linked high heels in youth to heel and ankle pain in older adults. One study published in October 2009 in the journal Arthritis Care & Research analyzed foot-examination data from more than 3,300 men and women and found that more than 60 percent of women reported wearing shoes with poor support, including heels, pumps and sandals, compared with only 2 percent of men. In women, wearing these shoes in the past was linked with heel and ankle pain.
Heels can even reshape the calf muscles and tendons, shortening them so that women who wear heels often may find it uncomfortable to walk flat-footed. Even ballroom dancers aren't so light on their feet when wearing heels; according to research published in 2010, dancing in heels distributes pressure toward the toes, which can lead to plantar fasciitis, the painful swelling of the bottom of the feet.
Moving up the leg, studies have also linked high heels to knee osteoarthritis, with sky-high stilettos presenting more danger than practical pumps. According to a study presented in 2010 at the annual meeting of the American Society for Biomechanics, walking in heels increases the pressure on the inside of the knee joints. Heels also alter the posture to put extra strain on the lower back, the researchers found.
It's not only heels that cause problems. Flip-flops, with their total lack of support, can change the gait, too. The result can be pain and potential long-term joint problems.
The potential for later pain may seem far away when selecting a pair of adorable heels. But according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 43.1 million Americans have foot problems, which translates to one out of every six people in the country. Eight out of every 10 women say their shoes are painful, and women are nine times more likely to develop foot problems because of badly fitted shoes than are men.
Stuck recommended that women limit their time in heels, especially on days when walking and standing are in the cards. He also suggested that women outline their feet on inflexible cardboard and take the cut-out when going shoe shopping. If the cardboard can't fit into the shoe without being scrunched, neither can your feet.
This toenail problem, which occurs when the toes are compressed so that the big toenail grows into the skin, is usually nothing more than a painful annoyance. But ingrown toenails can become infected, sometimes necessitating the removal of the entire nail.
"Ingrown toenails can be painful, but many women are willing to cope with the discomfort in order to continue wearing their high heels,"Rodney Stuck, a professor of podiatry at the Loyola University Health System, said in a statement. "However, more serious complications can arise and cause permanent damage to the toenail, if they are left untreated."
Stuck suggested avoiding overly pointy, tight shoes and tight hosiery. Trimming the toenails straight across can also reduce the risk of ingrown nails. Soaking the feet in lukewarm, soapy water, drying them thoroughly and then applying a mild antiseptic can prevent infection if toenails are already ingrown.
But heels can harm more than just the toes. Research has linked high heels in youth to heel and ankle pain in older adults. One study published in October 2009 in the journal Arthritis Care & Research analyzed foot-examination data from more than 3,300 men and women and found that more than 60 percent of women reported wearing shoes with poor support, including heels, pumps and sandals, compared with only 2 percent of men. In women, wearing these shoes in the past was linked with heel and ankle pain.
Heels can even reshape the calf muscles and tendons, shortening them so that women who wear heels often may find it uncomfortable to walk flat-footed. Even ballroom dancers aren't so light on their feet when wearing heels; according to research published in 2010, dancing in heels distributes pressure toward the toes, which can lead to plantar fasciitis, the painful swelling of the bottom of the feet.
Moving up the leg, studies have also linked high heels to knee osteoarthritis, with sky-high stilettos presenting more danger than practical pumps. According to a study presented in 2010 at the annual meeting of the American Society for Biomechanics, walking in heels increases the pressure on the inside of the knee joints. Heels also alter the posture to put extra strain on the lower back, the researchers found.
It's not only heels that cause problems. Flip-flops, with their total lack of support, can change the gait, too. The result can be pain and potential long-term joint problems.
The potential for later pain may seem far away when selecting a pair of adorable heels. But according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 43.1 million Americans have foot problems, which translates to one out of every six people in the country. Eight out of every 10 women say their shoes are painful, and women are nine times more likely to develop foot problems because of badly fitted shoes than are men.
Stuck recommended that women limit their time in heels, especially on days when walking and standing are in the cards. He also suggested that women outline their feet on inflexible cardboard and take the cut-out when going shoe shopping. If the cardboard can't fit into the shoe without being scrunched, neither can your feet.
2012年2月23日星期四
Skinny Jeans and High Heels
Skinny Jeans and High Heels: What Health Dangers Lurk in Your Closet?
High fashion has a cost — and it's not just on the price tag. Sky-high stilettos and skin-tight jeans may actually jeopardize your health, say experts who cite various health conditions, from bacterial infections to leg numbness, as evidence of the hazards of being fashion forward.
Here are a few fashion risks to be aware of, so you can avoid the worst faux pas of them all: self-injury.
Fashion culprit: Tight jeans
Health risk: Squeezing into tight pants (or cinching belts too tight) can cause nerve compression, numbness and digestive issues. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, internist Dr. Octavio Bessa of Stamford, Conn., coined the term “tight pants syndrome” in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 1993, after seeing many patients with abdominal discomfort, distention and heartburn due to ill-fitting clothes. According to Bessa's report, “the diagnosis can be made easily in the office by comparing the size of the trousers with the abdominal girth. There is usually a discrepancy of 7.5 centimeters or more.”
Fashion culprit: Stilettos
Health risk: The narrow toe box and high heels of stiletto shoes wreak a lot of havoc, including bunions, hammer toes, nerve damage, bone death, stress fractures and ankle sprains. As New York City-based podiatrist, John E. Mancuso told me (at More magazine) last March, the higher the heel, the more a person's weight is thrown forward and placed on the balls of the feet, which causes pain. “The key is either limiting stiletto wear or finding a shoe with strong arch support and good weight distribution,” Mancuso said.
Fashion culprit: Thong underwear
Health risk: Rough seams can cause chafing and small breaks in sensitive skin. This allows for fungal growth and bacterial infections, according to Dr. Deborah Coady of SoHo Obstetrics and Gynecology in New York City, a problem that may be exacerbated by tight-fitting skinny jeans. And, as Coady told More, the “heat and friction of sexual activity can make these infections worse.” She recommends protecting the skin around clothing edges with products like Aquaphor, vitamin E oil, safflower oil or olive oil.
Fashion culprit: Neckties
Health risk: Tight ties and shirt collars (67% of men buy shirts that are too small at the neck) can cut off circulation to the head, causing blurry vision, headache and tingly ears, the Wall Street Journal reports. They can also limit neck movement and increase muscle tension in the back and shoulders. Worse yet, since ties aren't washed as frequently as other clothing, they may be laden with disease-causing germs. Another good reason to go casual.
Fashion culprit: Earrings
Health risk: The Wall Street Journal reports that about 20% of body piercings develop a bacterial infection, according to a review by Northwestern University dermatologists. Also, any jewelry or accessory that contains nickel — even in tiny amounts — can cause rashes in people with nickel allergy (you might develop one in adulthood, without warning). Further, heavy, statement earrings, if worn too often, can stretch out the earring hole making it difficult to wear studs, or possibly even tear through the earlobe altogether, an injury that takes a long time to repair and heal.
High fashion has a cost — and it's not just on the price tag. Sky-high stilettos and skin-tight jeans may actually jeopardize your health, say experts who cite various health conditions, from bacterial infections to leg numbness, as evidence of the hazards of being fashion forward.
Here are a few fashion risks to be aware of, so you can avoid the worst faux pas of them all: self-injury.
Fashion culprit: Tight jeans
Health risk: Squeezing into tight pants (or cinching belts too tight) can cause nerve compression, numbness and digestive issues. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, internist Dr. Octavio Bessa of Stamford, Conn., coined the term “tight pants syndrome” in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 1993, after seeing many patients with abdominal discomfort, distention and heartburn due to ill-fitting clothes. According to Bessa's report, “the diagnosis can be made easily in the office by comparing the size of the trousers with the abdominal girth. There is usually a discrepancy of 7.5 centimeters or more.”
Fashion culprit: Stilettos
Health risk: The narrow toe box and high heels of stiletto shoes wreak a lot of havoc, including bunions, hammer toes, nerve damage, bone death, stress fractures and ankle sprains. As New York City-based podiatrist, John E. Mancuso told me (at More magazine) last March, the higher the heel, the more a person's weight is thrown forward and placed on the balls of the feet, which causes pain. “The key is either limiting stiletto wear or finding a shoe with strong arch support and good weight distribution,” Mancuso said.
Fashion culprit: Thong underwear
Health risk: Rough seams can cause chafing and small breaks in sensitive skin. This allows for fungal growth and bacterial infections, according to Dr. Deborah Coady of SoHo Obstetrics and Gynecology in New York City, a problem that may be exacerbated by tight-fitting skinny jeans. And, as Coady told More, the “heat and friction of sexual activity can make these infections worse.” She recommends protecting the skin around clothing edges with products like Aquaphor, vitamin E oil, safflower oil or olive oil.
Fashion culprit: Neckties
Health risk: Tight ties and shirt collars (67% of men buy shirts that are too small at the neck) can cut off circulation to the head, causing blurry vision, headache and tingly ears, the Wall Street Journal reports. They can also limit neck movement and increase muscle tension in the back and shoulders. Worse yet, since ties aren't washed as frequently as other clothing, they may be laden with disease-causing germs. Another good reason to go casual.
Fashion culprit: Earrings
Health risk: The Wall Street Journal reports that about 20% of body piercings develop a bacterial infection, according to a review by Northwestern University dermatologists. Also, any jewelry or accessory that contains nickel — even in tiny amounts — can cause rashes in people with nickel allergy (you might develop one in adulthood, without warning). Further, heavy, statement earrings, if worn too often, can stretch out the earring hole making it difficult to wear studs, or possibly even tear through the earlobe altogether, an injury that takes a long time to repair and heal.
2012年2月22日星期三
Manolo Blahnik: The Shoe Sculptor
In 2013, Manolo Blahnik will celebrate 40 years in shoe design — since he came to England from the Canary Islands in the 1970s and was encouraged by the Vogue supremo Diana Vreeland to focus not on fashion but on “extremities.”
As a kickoff to the coming celebrations, Lane Crawford at the IFC Mall in Hong Kong has opened a pop-up store that includes unexpected items like bags, scarves, stationery and luggage, done in collaboration with well-known brands, including Fortnum & Mason for picnic hampers.
A mix of personal objects, inspiration pieces and shoes from the archive collection are displayed in a dedicated space in the store's atrium. Ten vintage styles have even been remade, showing the originality and longevity of black patent ankle-tie sandals, mesh lace-up stiletto booties and designs inspired by artists like Piet Mondrian and Alexander Calder.
The original Manolo Blahnik store, in the Chelsea neighborhood of London, takes Mr. Blahnik back to his beginnings and to characters who marked his career.
“You know, I'm not nostalgic but when you mention Ossie Clark, I get moved and emotional because it was a period that I have fantasized in my head for so long,” the designer says. “I was like a fish in my element because I adored it.”
From the start, Mr. Blahnik had a vision of shoes and how women's feet should look — an idea that ran against the flow of the hefty platform shoes of the 1970s that have recently returned.
“My theme was so light that it was completely against the grain of what was going on,” he says. “I still do that type of vision. I still do the same type of shoes.”
Taking up the colorful pens that sit in boxes on his desk, the designer draws with clear strokes his latest idea: heels made up of a line of round beads, inspired by the shape of a necklace.
Like other shoes with a tongue of raffia fringe or black and white zigzags, there are echoes of the Africa that lay across the water from his childhood home. He also would absorb North African music on the radio owned by his disciplined Czech-born father.
“I started to discover Radio Casablanca — this music, fantasy music — all the songs of an Arab culture of music — and I was hooked to that,” he says.
How are the decorative drawings, meticulously done and delicately colored, transformed into three-dimensional shoes framing the foot?
“Ah! This is a very painful process — sometimes, to get what you want, it's going to be months,” says the designer. “I do the little sketch, which is easy. Sometimes it's very successful, sometimes I flop so I have to change it a million times. The same thing for the heel; it has to be really perfect also.
“I do it all myself. First I do the last, maybe using the same one as last year and changing a thing or two.
“I do the thing in wood, filing the board. Then it has to be done in plastic. Now they do it horribly with computers and things — but I don't work that way.”
How much does his vision of shoes come from inside himself or from childhood, watching his mother with her shoes?
“I always try to analyze this, to know if I was genetically born like that, whether it was something creative in me that happened to be shoes,” says Mr. Blahnik, recalling his mother's elegance and his father's rigidity, demanding tidy clothes and clean nails to sit down at the table.
The first attachment to feet and shoes came from a visit to a Madrid museum, examining sculptures of human feet and animal paws.
“I always like the pose of the animals, much better than the faces,” he says. “I don't know why, don't ask me. This is nothing to do with fetishes or sensuality. I love the expression of the feet.”
The person who put him on his career path was the redoubtable Vreeland, whose American magazine career included encouraging young talent and whose image is framed on his office walls.
He recalls his first trip to New York, when he made his presentation of fashion drawings “obviously in a state of panic and terror and anguish when I got to see her.”
“I went in with a huge pile of imaginary designs for theater, because I wanted to be a theater designer, film designer. I was derailed by Mrs. Vreeland and I was very happy that it happened.”
Why the adoration of high heels?
“You walk differently in high heels — and with a shoe that is uncomfortable you walk badly,” he says. “So the shoe has to be light, beautifully centered, the heel balanced, perfection. And this is what attracts me to somebody who knows how to walk in high heels.”
What other countries have been a source of inspiration? He thinks of Spain, his mother's native country and songs sung by the maids.
Then there is Russia.
“Once I went to the Kremlin 10 years ago and I was completely possessed by Catherine the Great, her lovers, her dresses, her colors. I was totally mesmerized by these things.”
And there is the cinema, the fascination of early Italian movie actresses like Anna Magnani. And, of course, there's Sarah Jessica Parker, whose character in “Sex and the City” made his name across America.
If a history of Manolo Blahnik is written, the writer will know where to look: in the designer's home in Bath, in the western part of England, where he keeps 19,000 pairs of his shoes.
As a kickoff to the coming celebrations, Lane Crawford at the IFC Mall in Hong Kong has opened a pop-up store that includes unexpected items like bags, scarves, stationery and luggage, done in collaboration with well-known brands, including Fortnum & Mason for picnic hampers.
A mix of personal objects, inspiration pieces and shoes from the archive collection are displayed in a dedicated space in the store's atrium. Ten vintage styles have even been remade, showing the originality and longevity of black patent ankle-tie sandals, mesh lace-up stiletto booties and designs inspired by artists like Piet Mondrian and Alexander Calder.
The original Manolo Blahnik store, in the Chelsea neighborhood of London, takes Mr. Blahnik back to his beginnings and to characters who marked his career.
“You know, I'm not nostalgic but when you mention Ossie Clark, I get moved and emotional because it was a period that I have fantasized in my head for so long,” the designer says. “I was like a fish in my element because I adored it.”
From the start, Mr. Blahnik had a vision of shoes and how women's feet should look — an idea that ran against the flow of the hefty platform shoes of the 1970s that have recently returned.
“My theme was so light that it was completely against the grain of what was going on,” he says. “I still do that type of vision. I still do the same type of shoes.”
Taking up the colorful pens that sit in boxes on his desk, the designer draws with clear strokes his latest idea: heels made up of a line of round beads, inspired by the shape of a necklace.
Like other shoes with a tongue of raffia fringe or black and white zigzags, there are echoes of the Africa that lay across the water from his childhood home. He also would absorb North African music on the radio owned by his disciplined Czech-born father.
“I started to discover Radio Casablanca — this music, fantasy music — all the songs of an Arab culture of music — and I was hooked to that,” he says.
How are the decorative drawings, meticulously done and delicately colored, transformed into three-dimensional shoes framing the foot?
“Ah! This is a very painful process — sometimes, to get what you want, it's going to be months,” says the designer. “I do the little sketch, which is easy. Sometimes it's very successful, sometimes I flop so I have to change it a million times. The same thing for the heel; it has to be really perfect also.
“I do it all myself. First I do the last, maybe using the same one as last year and changing a thing or two.
“I do the thing in wood, filing the board. Then it has to be done in plastic. Now they do it horribly with computers and things — but I don't work that way.”
How much does his vision of shoes come from inside himself or from childhood, watching his mother with her shoes?
“I always try to analyze this, to know if I was genetically born like that, whether it was something creative in me that happened to be shoes,” says Mr. Blahnik, recalling his mother's elegance and his father's rigidity, demanding tidy clothes and clean nails to sit down at the table.
The first attachment to feet and shoes came from a visit to a Madrid museum, examining sculptures of human feet and animal paws.
“I always like the pose of the animals, much better than the faces,” he says. “I don't know why, don't ask me. This is nothing to do with fetishes or sensuality. I love the expression of the feet.”
The person who put him on his career path was the redoubtable Vreeland, whose American magazine career included encouraging young talent and whose image is framed on his office walls.
He recalls his first trip to New York, when he made his presentation of fashion drawings “obviously in a state of panic and terror and anguish when I got to see her.”
“I went in with a huge pile of imaginary designs for theater, because I wanted to be a theater designer, film designer. I was derailed by Mrs. Vreeland and I was very happy that it happened.”
Why the adoration of high heels?
“You walk differently in high heels — and with a shoe that is uncomfortable you walk badly,” he says. “So the shoe has to be light, beautifully centered, the heel balanced, perfection. And this is what attracts me to somebody who knows how to walk in high heels.”
What other countries have been a source of inspiration? He thinks of Spain, his mother's native country and songs sung by the maids.
Then there is Russia.
“Once I went to the Kremlin 10 years ago and I was completely possessed by Catherine the Great, her lovers, her dresses, her colors. I was totally mesmerized by these things.”
And there is the cinema, the fascination of early Italian movie actresses like Anna Magnani. And, of course, there's Sarah Jessica Parker, whose character in “Sex and the City” made his name across America.
If a history of Manolo Blahnik is written, the writer will know where to look: in the designer's home in Bath, in the western part of England, where he keeps 19,000 pairs of his shoes.
2012年2月21日星期二
Paris Fashion Week: Roland Mouret to unveil signature shoes
Roland Mouret is the latest designer to announce a signature footwear line, with the collection to be unveiled at Paris Fashion Week March 2.
While the French creator may be best known for iconic pieces such as the Galaxy dress, he has always had a passion for footwear and just last year was named creative director of designer shoe and handbag label Robert Clergerie.
Initially a signature collection had been planned as part of that collaboration, but it has now been announced that Mouret's new footwear line will be separate. WWD reports February 20 that the creator will continue as Clergerie creative director, but the two collections are “different in style.”
Fashionistas will be able to see Mouret's signature line, comprising six types, at his catwalk presentation during Paris Fashion Week March 2. There are court shoes, T-straps, and boots, with all featuring an “R” shape from the side formed by the heel and the platform sole's curve.
While prices have not yet been finalized, the collection is expected to sell at Mouret's flagship store in London's Mayfair.
The creator was keen to emphasize the collection's practical element.
"These are shoes that women can wear day-in and day-out,” he explained.
"They have a masculine feel, a daytime attitude, and they are not too precious. And, although they have a high heel, they are really comfortable. My challenge was to balance sexiness with comfort.”
The ongoing Fashion Week season has seen a number of designers venturing into the field of footwear. Sibling duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte revealed their first mono-branded shoe line during the recent New York Fashion Week, while Narciso Rodriguez showed an accessories collection comprising seven shoe styles and eight handbags in the Big Apple.
While the French creator may be best known for iconic pieces such as the Galaxy dress, he has always had a passion for footwear and just last year was named creative director of designer shoe and handbag label Robert Clergerie.
Initially a signature collection had been planned as part of that collaboration, but it has now been announced that Mouret's new footwear line will be separate. WWD reports February 20 that the creator will continue as Clergerie creative director, but the two collections are “different in style.”
Fashionistas will be able to see Mouret's signature line, comprising six types, at his catwalk presentation during Paris Fashion Week March 2. There are court shoes, T-straps, and boots, with all featuring an “R” shape from the side formed by the heel and the platform sole's curve.
While prices have not yet been finalized, the collection is expected to sell at Mouret's flagship store in London's Mayfair.
The creator was keen to emphasize the collection's practical element.
"These are shoes that women can wear day-in and day-out,” he explained.
"They have a masculine feel, a daytime attitude, and they are not too precious. And, although they have a high heel, they are really comfortable. My challenge was to balance sexiness with comfort.”
The ongoing Fashion Week season has seen a number of designers venturing into the field of footwear. Sibling duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte revealed their first mono-branded shoe line during the recent New York Fashion Week, while Narciso Rodriguez showed an accessories collection comprising seven shoe styles and eight handbags in the Big Apple.
2012年2月20日星期一
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2012年2月19日星期日
The Closet Thinker: sweet and low down
I'm not sure whether it is the demure Middleton effect, but very high heels don't look quite right anymore.
Of course, this isn't an overnight revelation - these changes are so slow as to be almost imperceptible for a while, but the shift is undeniable. Or at least that's how it seems to me right now as I window-shop in search of the Right Shoes. True, there is still a plenitude of vertiginous stilettos, many likely to be displayed on those of the limousine classes at London Fashion Week. But a legion of hard-working journalists will be wearing flats or lower heels to the shows, in part for reasons of practicality (they'll be late if they can't run), and also because fashion's pendulum always swings back from extreme variations.
Just as the excess of heavyweight it-bags is unsightly in the current economy, so too are overly vulgar shoes; though in retrospect, the question of shoe height was already decided by last year's Royal Wedding, when the pregnant Victoria Beckham tottering in hooker heels suggested an off-kilter message. (Not because expectant mothers should be consigned to purdah and matronly brogues - if the shoe fits, then wear it, if you so wish - but ridiculous stilettos are wrong, wrong, wrong in Westminster Abbey.) As a fashion editor friend of mine commented, 'You can't imagine Carole Middleton putting a step out of place in inappropriate heels, nor her daughters.'
Snootier commentators might add that such a sensible approach is evidence of Mrs Middleton's former career as a flight attendant - and it's true, air-hostesses are mostly too wise to force their feet into punishingly high heels - but this isn't only a matter of practicality. Consider Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's ; she strolls through Manhattan in sublimely subtle Givenchy dresses and matching little black heels. The closest match I've ever found were by Emma Hope, several years ago - sadly not in the current range - but Asos has not dissimilar Slipper Vamp kitten heels for ￡35; and at the other end of the price scale I like Rupert Sanderson's Claret patent peep-toe pumps (in black or orchid suede).
Sanderson himself confesses to an aversion to the term mid-heel. 'It sounds frumpy, you have to avoid those dreaded words - what about demi-heel instead?' But aside from details of phraseology, he admires 'the cool, very refreshing look of a lower heel - less is more'. To which I can only add that neither Cinderella nor Holly Golightly would wear elephantine platforms to the ball, consigning them to the realm of pantomime dames…
Of course, this isn't an overnight revelation - these changes are so slow as to be almost imperceptible for a while, but the shift is undeniable. Or at least that's how it seems to me right now as I window-shop in search of the Right Shoes. True, there is still a plenitude of vertiginous stilettos, many likely to be displayed on those of the limousine classes at London Fashion Week. But a legion of hard-working journalists will be wearing flats or lower heels to the shows, in part for reasons of practicality (they'll be late if they can't run), and also because fashion's pendulum always swings back from extreme variations.
Just as the excess of heavyweight it-bags is unsightly in the current economy, so too are overly vulgar shoes; though in retrospect, the question of shoe height was already decided by last year's Royal Wedding, when the pregnant Victoria Beckham tottering in hooker heels suggested an off-kilter message. (Not because expectant mothers should be consigned to purdah and matronly brogues - if the shoe fits, then wear it, if you so wish - but ridiculous stilettos are wrong, wrong, wrong in Westminster Abbey.) As a fashion editor friend of mine commented, 'You can't imagine Carole Middleton putting a step out of place in inappropriate heels, nor her daughters.'
Snootier commentators might add that such a sensible approach is evidence of Mrs Middleton's former career as a flight attendant - and it's true, air-hostesses are mostly too wise to force their feet into punishingly high heels - but this isn't only a matter of practicality. Consider Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's ; she strolls through Manhattan in sublimely subtle Givenchy dresses and matching little black heels. The closest match I've ever found were by Emma Hope, several years ago - sadly not in the current range - but Asos has not dissimilar Slipper Vamp kitten heels for ￡35; and at the other end of the price scale I like Rupert Sanderson's Claret patent peep-toe pumps (in black or orchid suede).
Sanderson himself confesses to an aversion to the term mid-heel. 'It sounds frumpy, you have to avoid those dreaded words - what about demi-heel instead?' But aside from details of phraseology, he admires 'the cool, very refreshing look of a lower heel - less is more'. To which I can only add that neither Cinderella nor Holly Golightly would wear elephantine platforms to the ball, consigning them to the realm of pantomime dames…
2012年2月14日星期二
Now That He Has Your Attention
With a set by the artist Rachel Feinstein and an Oz-like runway sweeping toward the audience, there's no way you can route yourself around Marc Jacobs's talent. He demands that you notice his fashion even when it's not that riveting.
As the designer of both his own label and Louis Vuitton, he is really in the thick of things; you can't be involved with a luxury company much more corporate than Vuitton. Yet Mr. Jacobs has proved with his feistiness and his collaborations with artists that he doesn't have to stick to a formula. His collections can shift from urbane and sexy to cartoony, and he doesn't have to concern himself with explaining his arbitrariness. It's probably wise that he didn't take the Dior job, if it was in fact offered to him. He's in a great position.
For his latest collection, he created a mash-up of textures and patterns: a sunflower-print coat over a lamé-and-pleather skirt; a black leather dress combined with tweed panels and worn with a red paisley jacquard skirt and tinsel-bright socks. There were also narrow trousers. Some of the coats were quite embellished, with embroidery or fake fur, and there was often a stole of some kind covering the shoulders, as if the women under the show's batty fur hats were going to deliver the washing or collect rags.
“Who Will Buy?” is a beautiful song, by Lionel Bart for the musical “Oliver!,” and Mr. Jacobs played three versions of it, including one by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for the finale. There were also beautiful aspects to his imagery: the white filigree set, the optimistic blue backdrop, the sober coats. And among the inspiring fashion looks was a short red brocade mini-dress over a white shirt and cropped black satin pants.
But the visual snowstorm made it hard to see things that were actually new. And it was unclear what Mr. Jacobs meant by pairing fairly lavish clothes with that song.
You don't really associate Donna Karan's style with hats, and I doubt the miniature Cubist fedoras that Stephen Jones did for her show will be pinned on her garments once they reach stores. But the hat imagery was seductive, along with the Dietrich shoulders (what, those again?), and I started to picture her clothes in a private club in, say, Hong Kong, on the wealthy patrons, as well as on the staff. A long-sleeve red jersey dress for the chic wife of a member. A wispy dress in black metallic chiffon for his mistress. A pinstriped suit with a front-slit skirt for a diplomat with a gambling habit. The severe tuxedo shirt and black skirt for the front-desk lovelies. Imagining all this about Ms. Karan's handsome collection was easy and not at all unpleasant.
Vera Wang loves to wrap and drape fabric around the body, and this collection included stoles, a beaded apron and something that looked like the upper part of trousers. The clothes were generally fine, but apart from bicycle shorts, she didn't seem to know what to do below the waist.
The Olivier Theyskens collection for Theory contained a lot of friendly basics, like leather shorts and knits, but it was surprisingly drab and uninspired after his terrific spring show.
As the designer of both his own label and Louis Vuitton, he is really in the thick of things; you can't be involved with a luxury company much more corporate than Vuitton. Yet Mr. Jacobs has proved with his feistiness and his collaborations with artists that he doesn't have to stick to a formula. His collections can shift from urbane and sexy to cartoony, and he doesn't have to concern himself with explaining his arbitrariness. It's probably wise that he didn't take the Dior job, if it was in fact offered to him. He's in a great position.
For his latest collection, he created a mash-up of textures and patterns: a sunflower-print coat over a lamé-and-pleather skirt; a black leather dress combined with tweed panels and worn with a red paisley jacquard skirt and tinsel-bright socks. There were also narrow trousers. Some of the coats were quite embellished, with embroidery or fake fur, and there was often a stole of some kind covering the shoulders, as if the women under the show's batty fur hats were going to deliver the washing or collect rags.
“Who Will Buy?” is a beautiful song, by Lionel Bart for the musical “Oliver!,” and Mr. Jacobs played three versions of it, including one by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for the finale. There were also beautiful aspects to his imagery: the white filigree set, the optimistic blue backdrop, the sober coats. And among the inspiring fashion looks was a short red brocade mini-dress over a white shirt and cropped black satin pants.
But the visual snowstorm made it hard to see things that were actually new. And it was unclear what Mr. Jacobs meant by pairing fairly lavish clothes with that song.
You don't really associate Donna Karan's style with hats, and I doubt the miniature Cubist fedoras that Stephen Jones did for her show will be pinned on her garments once they reach stores. But the hat imagery was seductive, along with the Dietrich shoulders (what, those again?), and I started to picture her clothes in a private club in, say, Hong Kong, on the wealthy patrons, as well as on the staff. A long-sleeve red jersey dress for the chic wife of a member. A wispy dress in black metallic chiffon for his mistress. A pinstriped suit with a front-slit skirt for a diplomat with a gambling habit. The severe tuxedo shirt and black skirt for the front-desk lovelies. Imagining all this about Ms. Karan's handsome collection was easy and not at all unpleasant.
Vera Wang loves to wrap and drape fabric around the body, and this collection included stoles, a beaded apron and something that looked like the upper part of trousers. The clothes were generally fine, but apart from bicycle shorts, she didn't seem to know what to do below the waist.
The Olivier Theyskens collection for Theory contained a lot of friendly basics, like leather shorts and knits, but it was surprisingly drab and uninspired after his terrific spring show.
2012年2月13日星期一
Blake Lively gifted with brand-new Louboutin shoe collection
Actress Blake Lively has become the envy of shoe lovers across the world after she was gifted with designer Christian Louboutin's entire spring 2012 collection.
The “Gossip Girl” star has become somewhat of a muse for Louboutin and he made her fashion dreams come true in 2010 when he named a pair of high heels after Lively.
The pair has been close ever since, and Lively is now the proud new owner of a whole wardrobe full of the latest designer stilettos.
She tells People.com, “My gosh, (the spring collection) was sent to my house, and they're so beautiful. They're amazing.
“They are the most beautiful shoes out there. And incredibly innovative.”
The “Gossip Girl” star has become somewhat of a muse for Louboutin and he made her fashion dreams come true in 2010 when he named a pair of high heels after Lively.
The pair has been close ever since, and Lively is now the proud new owner of a whole wardrobe full of the latest designer stilettos.
She tells People.com, “My gosh, (the spring collection) was sent to my house, and they're so beautiful. They're amazing.
“They are the most beautiful shoes out there. And incredibly innovative.”
2012年2月12日星期日
Blake Lively - Blake Lively Gifted With Brand New Christian Louboutin Shoe Collection
Actress Blake Lively has become the envy of shoe lovers across the world after she was gifted with designer Christian Louboutin's entire spring 2012 collection.
The Gossip Girl star has become somewhat of a muse for Louboutin and he made her fashion dreams come true in 2010 when he named a pair of high heels after Lively.
The pair has been close ever since and Lively is now the proud new owner of a whole wardrobe full of the latest designer stilettos.
She tells People.com, "My gosh, (the spring collection) was sent to my house, and they're so beautiful. They're amazing.
"They are the most beautiful shoes out there. And incredibly innovative."
The Gossip Girl star has become somewhat of a muse for Louboutin and he made her fashion dreams come true in 2010 when he named a pair of high heels after Lively.
The pair has been close ever since and Lively is now the proud new owner of a whole wardrobe full of the latest designer stilettos.
She tells People.com, "My gosh, (the spring collection) was sent to my house, and they're so beautiful. They're amazing.
"They are the most beautiful shoes out there. And incredibly innovative."
2012年2月9日星期四
I Still Love High Heels, But...
There was a time when I chose cute shoes over comfort shoes. When little things like, oh – whether or not I could walk in the 4" heels – didn't stop me from wearing them to Fashion Week.
Then all my shoe sins caught up with me (and my ankles, and my knees.)
Yesterday I received a lovingly wrapped box from Piperlime (which has great sales, BTW) and in it was a gorgeous pair of suede ankle boots from Nine West. I mean, stunning!
But how had I missed that enormous heel in the online photos? I knew before I even pulled on these ankle boots that they would hurt my feet. Sure enough: they were painful.
I tottered around outside on the patio to show the kids.
"Why are you walking so funny, mom?" one asked.
"Wow, you sure are tall," said another.
I convinced myself that with a little breaking in, these would be the booties of my dreams. Just a little stretching was all it would take to make them walkable for the city streets.
When I couldn't even make it down the hall to look at myself in the full-length mirror, I realized that my high heels are probably over. Despite my best efforts to wear them forever.
I rewrapped the shoes and slipped on a pair of – gulp – comfort suede heels that I already owned. Not nearly as cute. But much smarter. And that's got to count for something….
Then all my shoe sins caught up with me (and my ankles, and my knees.)
Yesterday I received a lovingly wrapped box from Piperlime (which has great sales, BTW) and in it was a gorgeous pair of suede ankle boots from Nine West. I mean, stunning!
But how had I missed that enormous heel in the online photos? I knew before I even pulled on these ankle boots that they would hurt my feet. Sure enough: they were painful.
I tottered around outside on the patio to show the kids.
"Why are you walking so funny, mom?" one asked.
"Wow, you sure are tall," said another.
I convinced myself that with a little breaking in, these would be the booties of my dreams. Just a little stretching was all it would take to make them walkable for the city streets.
When I couldn't even make it down the hall to look at myself in the full-length mirror, I realized that my high heels are probably over. Despite my best efforts to wear them forever.
I rewrapped the shoes and slipped on a pair of – gulp – comfort suede heels that I already owned. Not nearly as cute. But much smarter. And that's got to count for something….
2012年2月8日星期三
Beyonce Photos From Carnegie Hall, Night Two
Beyonce stepped out for her second post-baby public appearance in a row on Tuesday night (February 7) to support her husband Jay-Z as he performed his second show at New York's Carnegie Hall. This time Bey wore a snug Monique Lhuillier sequined dress, complimented by Gucci shoes, a Chanel purse and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Jay-Z, Nas At Carnegie Hall: A History Of Their Performances
On Monday night, Beyonce wore a form-fitting Alice Temperly dress, four-inch Christian Louboutin heels and holding a gold Alexander McQueen clutch, the singer looked in fighting form for her big night out. According to the New York Daily News, at an afterparty at Jay's 40/40 club she reportedly said, "it was amazing," when asked for a response to Jigga's show.
The newspaper said he chilled out after the concert by having a celery and champagne snack and threw his arms around Bey she she greeted him in the middle of the club just before midnight. They then went up to the VIP section and hung out with Nas and Santigold. It was the capper to a historic night for Jay, who filled the Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall for the first of two benefit concerts for the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation and the United Way to raise money for gifted high school students who need financial assistance to attend college.
Backed by a full orchestra that included Roots drummer ?uestlove and Young Guru playing DJ, Hov took the stage just before 9 p.m. in a white tux jacket and holding a bottle of champagne, Jay began the night by shouting the iconic line from his 2003 song "Public Service Announcement" in which he declares "allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Hov."
Jay-Z, Nas At Carnegie Hall: A History Of Their Performances
On Monday night, Beyonce wore a form-fitting Alice Temperly dress, four-inch Christian Louboutin heels and holding a gold Alexander McQueen clutch, the singer looked in fighting form for her big night out. According to the New York Daily News, at an afterparty at Jay's 40/40 club she reportedly said, "it was amazing," when asked for a response to Jigga's show.
The newspaper said he chilled out after the concert by having a celery and champagne snack and threw his arms around Bey she she greeted him in the middle of the club just before midnight. They then went up to the VIP section and hung out with Nas and Santigold. It was the capper to a historic night for Jay, who filled the Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall for the first of two benefit concerts for the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation and the United Way to raise money for gifted high school students who need financial assistance to attend college.
Backed by a full orchestra that included Roots drummer ?uestlove and Young Guru playing DJ, Hov took the stage just before 9 p.m. in a white tux jacket and holding a bottle of champagne, Jay began the night by shouting the iconic line from his 2003 song "Public Service Announcement" in which he declares "allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Hov."
2012年2月7日星期二
Dit zijn de 20 schoenen uit de Capsule collectie van Louboutin
20 hoeraatjes voor Christian Louboutin. Het fantastische schoenenmerk waar we allemaal hebberige oogjes van krijgen bestaat 20 jaar! Een goede reden voor de ontwerper om ons te verblijden met 20 prachtige schoenen, voor elk jaar één.
De Franse schoenenkoning heeft voor zijn verjaardag speciaal de Louboutin Capsule Collectie: 20 shoes for 20 years ontworpen en dat maakt ons weer helemaal happy! En niet getreurd voor de vrouwen die het nog niet in zich hebben om op de hooggehakte zolen met de bekende rode hiel te lopen, er zijn ook shoes ontworpen zonder hak. Echter is er voor de diehard hakkenfans wel flink veel keuze. Zo zien we pumps, slingbacks, wedges, hoge laarzen en enkelboots terugkomen.
We hebben alle 20 schoenen voor jullie op een rijtje gezet, zodat je er lekker in weg kan dromen. De prijzen zijn nog niet bekendgemaakt, maar het is te verwachten dat de high heels niet te koop zullen zijn tegen een zacht prijsje. Even sparen dus!
Klik op 'bekijk alle foto's' om de totale Capsule collectie te zien. Enjoy!
De Franse schoenenkoning heeft voor zijn verjaardag speciaal de Louboutin Capsule Collectie: 20 shoes for 20 years ontworpen en dat maakt ons weer helemaal happy! En niet getreurd voor de vrouwen die het nog niet in zich hebben om op de hooggehakte zolen met de bekende rode hiel te lopen, er zijn ook shoes ontworpen zonder hak. Echter is er voor de diehard hakkenfans wel flink veel keuze. Zo zien we pumps, slingbacks, wedges, hoge laarzen en enkelboots terugkomen.
We hebben alle 20 schoenen voor jullie op een rijtje gezet, zodat je er lekker in weg kan dromen. De prijzen zijn nog niet bekendgemaakt, maar het is te verwachten dat de high heels niet te koop zullen zijn tegen een zacht prijsje. Even sparen dus!
Klik op 'bekijk alle foto's' om de totale Capsule collectie te zien. Enjoy!
2012年2月6日星期一
High Heel Dangers And Slip-Ups: Should You Ditch Your Stilettos?
Slipping into your favourite pair of heels will undoubtedly make you feel and look sexier, but is looking your sartorial best really worth the pain your feet will have to endure in later years? Celebrities prance around on stage in sky-high heels all the time, but as we saw with Madonna's stumble during Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI halftime performance, not all shoes were made for walking -- uh, we mean dancing.
According to Australian scientists, women who wear heels constantly (at least 40 hours a week) suffer from shortened fibres in their calf muscles. So essentially, the muscles in your leg experience more strain, meaning heel-wearers need -- and use -- more energy to walk than those who wear flats.
What's more, adult-acquired flat foot -- the stretching out of a tendon near the ankle bone -- is common among women over 40, and high heels, as well as the weakening of enzymes in the tendons, lead to this painful problem.
Ironically, slipping into flats to give your feet a break may only increase your chance of injury -- wearing high heels on a daily basis forces your muscles into a new "default" walking position, meaning your feet and calves won't know how to handle walking without a little elevation.
So what's the best way to stomp away foot problems? Doctors suggest wearing heels once or twice a week (maximum) -- and if that's not possible, try to take them off when you're sitting at your desk.
According to Australian scientists, women who wear heels constantly (at least 40 hours a week) suffer from shortened fibres in their calf muscles. So essentially, the muscles in your leg experience more strain, meaning heel-wearers need -- and use -- more energy to walk than those who wear flats.
What's more, adult-acquired flat foot -- the stretching out of a tendon near the ankle bone -- is common among women over 40, and high heels, as well as the weakening of enzymes in the tendons, lead to this painful problem.
Ironically, slipping into flats to give your feet a break may only increase your chance of injury -- wearing high heels on a daily basis forces your muscles into a new "default" walking position, meaning your feet and calves won't know how to handle walking without a little elevation.
So what's the best way to stomp away foot problems? Doctors suggest wearing heels once or twice a week (maximum) -- and if that's not possible, try to take them off when you're sitting at your desk.
2012年2月5日星期日
Find the perfect pair of shoes
Start your day right in the perfect pair of shoes.
IF you're looking for a new pair of shoes, we have several options for your consideration.
How about a brand favoured by Hollywood celebrities? Or shoes designed for women with small feet? There's also a range of footwear that features Nike Air technology.
You will leave home on the right foot in any one of these.
What stars wear
It has a French name but it is very much a British company. The French touch was a nod to where the shoes are made but these days, they are made in Spain now. The brand, French Sole, has been an established and popular name since Jane Winkworth founded the business in 1989. Now, it is stocked globally in over 400 outlets and concessions around the world.
Kuala Lumpur gets the distinction of being the first French Sole franchise store in the world. Malaysian women will have the chance to wear shoes that celebrities all over the world hanker for. Literally an A to Z of actresses, singers, personalities and society types have been spotted wearing French Sole.
Just to name a few, names such as Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Cameron Diaz, Sophie Dahl, Kate Moss and Christina Aguilera are on the list.
The shoes are all handcrafted, from the round-toe to pointed models, and the low vamped Harriet and Henrietta, that show the ever-desired “toe-cleavage” and mould around the shape of your feet.
But, the style synonymous with French Sole are the ballet flats. This season, jewel tones and super luxe leathers and skins take centre stage in a gorgeous autumnal colour palette of emerald, burgundy, ruby and plum.
Along with styling from the 30s, leopard and tiger prints, rosettes and fringing embellishments are a hallmark of this collection. The Valentine heels in tiger print and the fringed Plain Jane make good options for the evening.
Luxurious skins and prints are the highlight for the new range of India flats in annaconda and beige snake. Julie is in cream ostrich with a black trim and toe, a classic for the city and weekend wardrobe.
For grown up chic, try the Mariposa in zebra print with contrasting trims and oversized bows.
The new Confetti collection makes for a very glamorous winter wedding. Mother of pearl, cream, ivory and glacier white shades in rich silks and velvets offer style and comfort for the bride.
And then, there's the flower girl collection inspired by Winkworth's granddaughter. There are luxurious faux fur-lined, red quilt satin for extra warmth or delicate lilac, ivory and shell. For wedding guests, perfect party shoes include Pattie in silver, Bijou in black satin ruffle and the bejewelled Amishi slingback.
This season is also all about flat boots. The calf-length Patch in black pony skin or the stylish Marianne in black, brown or grey woven leather with three gold button detailing offering a chic military look make the cut. The knee-high lace-up Prince boot is still a classic, and available in both black and grey nubuck suede or in a brown snakeskin and black crocodile.
IF you're looking for a new pair of shoes, we have several options for your consideration.
How about a brand favoured by Hollywood celebrities? Or shoes designed for women with small feet? There's also a range of footwear that features Nike Air technology.
You will leave home on the right foot in any one of these.
What stars wear
It has a French name but it is very much a British company. The French touch was a nod to where the shoes are made but these days, they are made in Spain now. The brand, French Sole, has been an established and popular name since Jane Winkworth founded the business in 1989. Now, it is stocked globally in over 400 outlets and concessions around the world.
Kuala Lumpur gets the distinction of being the first French Sole franchise store in the world. Malaysian women will have the chance to wear shoes that celebrities all over the world hanker for. Literally an A to Z of actresses, singers, personalities and society types have been spotted wearing French Sole.
Just to name a few, names such as Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Cameron Diaz, Sophie Dahl, Kate Moss and Christina Aguilera are on the list.
The shoes are all handcrafted, from the round-toe to pointed models, and the low vamped Harriet and Henrietta, that show the ever-desired “toe-cleavage” and mould around the shape of your feet.
But, the style synonymous with French Sole are the ballet flats. This season, jewel tones and super luxe leathers and skins take centre stage in a gorgeous autumnal colour palette of emerald, burgundy, ruby and plum.
Along with styling from the 30s, leopard and tiger prints, rosettes and fringing embellishments are a hallmark of this collection. The Valentine heels in tiger print and the fringed Plain Jane make good options for the evening.
Luxurious skins and prints are the highlight for the new range of India flats in annaconda and beige snake. Julie is in cream ostrich with a black trim and toe, a classic for the city and weekend wardrobe.
For grown up chic, try the Mariposa in zebra print with contrasting trims and oversized bows.
The new Confetti collection makes for a very glamorous winter wedding. Mother of pearl, cream, ivory and glacier white shades in rich silks and velvets offer style and comfort for the bride.
And then, there's the flower girl collection inspired by Winkworth's granddaughter. There are luxurious faux fur-lined, red quilt satin for extra warmth or delicate lilac, ivory and shell. For wedding guests, perfect party shoes include Pattie in silver, Bijou in black satin ruffle and the bejewelled Amishi slingback.
This season is also all about flat boots. The calf-length Patch in black pony skin or the stylish Marianne in black, brown or grey woven leather with three gold button detailing offering a chic military look make the cut. The knee-high lace-up Prince boot is still a classic, and available in both black and grey nubuck suede or in a brown snakeskin and black crocodile.
2012年2月2日星期四
Split Toe Shoes: A New Fashion Craze?
Split toe shoes just might be to 2012 what Velcro sneakers were to 1983.
If you own a pair of split toe shoes, you know that you will turn some heads. This footwear is anything but average. A split toe shoe, well, splits your toes. Some have just one split - between the big toe and the four small ones; others have five individual splits, hugging your foot like a glove.
Split toe shoes, like Vibram's "FiveFingers" running sneakers, are most popular amongst athletes. "FiveFingers" sneakers are designed for optimal free running and cover the foot like a glove. The $90 shoe allows runners to feel the freedom of running barefoot without any damage to the feet, as each toe is wrapped. When Vibram first developed the shoe, the Italian company was targeting sailors, yogis and kayakers.
Howver, the shoe has gained popularity outside sporting arenas. It has been seen on the feet of Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Hudson, according to The Daily Mail.
Some have even worn it on (gasp!) the red carpet. Actress Shailene Woodley just attended a 2012 Golden Globes after-party wearing the split toe shoes on the Warner Bros./InStyle red carpet.
Afterwards, critics took to Twitter to critique Shailene Woodley's fashion choice. "Fashion Disasters: Shailene Woodley Wore Those Creepy 'Five Fingers' Shoes To The Golden Globes After ..." tweeted @Beauty_ndmakeup. Others were happy with her bold choice. "Omg. I am now a #shailenewoodley fan for wearing #vibrams at the golden globes after party" wrote another user.
Brands other than Vibram have come out with split toe shoes, which they dub "barefoot shoes." New Balance, Merrell and Fila all have the split toe shoes. Merrell even claims its will strengthen, realign and stimulate your feet.
Mr. Christian Louboutin even dabbled with the split-toe look with his "Lion Paw" heel. The red-soled master had Hollywood fashionistas from Blake Lively to Sarah Jessica Parker clamoring for a pair from his Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Though this shoe clearly mimics an animal appendage, it is similar to the split toe shoe look (for the haute couture crowd) of individual fingers.
Of course animal paw slippers have been very popular recently. The oversize, fluffy footers look adorable on young children; but some adults have taken a liking to them as well. Trendsetters in the most fashion-forward city in the world, Tokyo, have been seen wearing these animals paws on the street. Fierce.
Other split toe shoes on the market are for more specialized use. One such brand is the Ninja High Top Tabi Boots (Amazon, $32.99-$49.99) are worn during sparring matches.
Will New York Fashion Week's Fall 2012 runways have models dressed in split toe shoes? We will have to wait and see. Do you like the split toe shoe trend?
If you own a pair of split toe shoes, you know that you will turn some heads. This footwear is anything but average. A split toe shoe, well, splits your toes. Some have just one split - between the big toe and the four small ones; others have five individual splits, hugging your foot like a glove.
Split toe shoes, like Vibram's "FiveFingers" running sneakers, are most popular amongst athletes. "FiveFingers" sneakers are designed for optimal free running and cover the foot like a glove. The $90 shoe allows runners to feel the freedom of running barefoot without any damage to the feet, as each toe is wrapped. When Vibram first developed the shoe, the Italian company was targeting sailors, yogis and kayakers.
Howver, the shoe has gained popularity outside sporting arenas. It has been seen on the feet of Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Hudson, according to The Daily Mail.
Some have even worn it on (gasp!) the red carpet. Actress Shailene Woodley just attended a 2012 Golden Globes after-party wearing the split toe shoes on the Warner Bros./InStyle red carpet.
Afterwards, critics took to Twitter to critique Shailene Woodley's fashion choice. "Fashion Disasters: Shailene Woodley Wore Those Creepy 'Five Fingers' Shoes To The Golden Globes After ..." tweeted @Beauty_ndmakeup. Others were happy with her bold choice. "Omg. I am now a #shailenewoodley fan for wearing #vibrams at the golden globes after party" wrote another user.
Brands other than Vibram have come out with split toe shoes, which they dub "barefoot shoes." New Balance, Merrell and Fila all have the split toe shoes. Merrell even claims its will strengthen, realign and stimulate your feet.
Mr. Christian Louboutin even dabbled with the split-toe look with his "Lion Paw" heel. The red-soled master had Hollywood fashionistas from Blake Lively to Sarah Jessica Parker clamoring for a pair from his Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Though this shoe clearly mimics an animal appendage, it is similar to the split toe shoe look (for the haute couture crowd) of individual fingers.
Of course animal paw slippers have been very popular recently. The oversize, fluffy footers look adorable on young children; but some adults have taken a liking to them as well. Trendsetters in the most fashion-forward city in the world, Tokyo, have been seen wearing these animals paws on the street. Fierce.
Other split toe shoes on the market are for more specialized use. One such brand is the Ninja High Top Tabi Boots (Amazon, $32.99-$49.99) are worn during sparring matches.
Will New York Fashion Week's Fall 2012 runways have models dressed in split toe shoes? We will have to wait and see. Do you like the split toe shoe trend?
2012年2月1日星期三
Pumped up kicks
JEANNE'S PICK: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, $1,295
“The master: Christian Louboutin himself. This is a paint-splattered python. Absolutely to die for. These are statement-making shoes. You are never going to get a better line than this. And the trademark red soles alone are worth the $1,295.”
Where to get them: Davids Footwear, 66 Bloor St. W.
DAVID DIXON, $150
“Love these David Dixon shoes! David's one of our best Canadian designers. He's really having fun with colour this year. This combo of red and hot pink — who ever would have put this together a few years ago? — is all the rage right now. These really are as sexy as can be.”
Where to get them: Town Shoes, Promenade Shopping Centre
RON WHITE, $625
“We love Ron White because not only does he design high-quality shoes that have a great edge to them, but they're also comfortable. They really are. These are beautiful satin shoes — very, very dressy with a crystal-studded bow. Great for a black-tie or cocktail event.”
Where to get them: Ron White Shoes, Bayview Village Shopping Centre
DOLCE VITA, $125
“This colour — cobalt blue — is so hot; it's coming on so strong this season, it's everywhere. With an interesting platform, I think these Dolce Vita shoes are just fantastic. They are only $125, and they look very high style indeed, a very chic shoe that would look fantastic with black.”
Where to get them: Heel Boy, 773 Queen St. W.
BCBG, $330
“I love this colour here. Wow. They call it lemongrass — it's a nice, citrusy colour. These shoes have a beautiful light wood platform and stacked heel. A beautiful look stepping into spring. These would look fantastic with a nice beige suit. They'd add an edge to a conservative look.”
Where to get them: BCBG, 50 Bloor St. W.
BCBG GENERATION, $130
“These are really beautiful. They're very wintery feeling and very dressy with the patent heel and platform detailing. They have a strong, bold dramatic feeling to them. This is a great pump that will lift any outfit right up — especially if you're wearing a little black dress or a pair of jeans.”
Where to get them: Heel Boy, 773 Queen St. W.
MANOLO BLAHNIK, $645
“Everyone knows that Manolo Blahnik is a great shoe designer. He's just a classic — and these pumps have a classic shape to them. And yet they have this interesting faux-cork fabrication to them. They're almost conversation pieces! Really interesting. A great look, stepping into the spring.”
Where to get them: Holt Renfrew, Yorkdale Shopping Centre
ZIGISOHO, $120
“These are for those wild and crazy people who just can't get enough prints. Prints, of course, are a huge trend coming on for the spring. With the python platform here, they're wacky — they're crazy! But at just $120 dollars, you can almost afford to be this trendy at that price.”
Where to get them: Town Shoes, 2283 Yonge St.
“The master: Christian Louboutin himself. This is a paint-splattered python. Absolutely to die for. These are statement-making shoes. You are never going to get a better line than this. And the trademark red soles alone are worth the $1,295.”
Where to get them: Davids Footwear, 66 Bloor St. W.
DAVID DIXON, $150
“Love these David Dixon shoes! David's one of our best Canadian designers. He's really having fun with colour this year. This combo of red and hot pink — who ever would have put this together a few years ago? — is all the rage right now. These really are as sexy as can be.”
Where to get them: Town Shoes, Promenade Shopping Centre
RON WHITE, $625
“We love Ron White because not only does he design high-quality shoes that have a great edge to them, but they're also comfortable. They really are. These are beautiful satin shoes — very, very dressy with a crystal-studded bow. Great for a black-tie or cocktail event.”
Where to get them: Ron White Shoes, Bayview Village Shopping Centre
DOLCE VITA, $125
“This colour — cobalt blue — is so hot; it's coming on so strong this season, it's everywhere. With an interesting platform, I think these Dolce Vita shoes are just fantastic. They are only $125, and they look very high style indeed, a very chic shoe that would look fantastic with black.”
Where to get them: Heel Boy, 773 Queen St. W.
BCBG, $330
“I love this colour here. Wow. They call it lemongrass — it's a nice, citrusy colour. These shoes have a beautiful light wood platform and stacked heel. A beautiful look stepping into spring. These would look fantastic with a nice beige suit. They'd add an edge to a conservative look.”
Where to get them: BCBG, 50 Bloor St. W.
BCBG GENERATION, $130
“These are really beautiful. They're very wintery feeling and very dressy with the patent heel and platform detailing. They have a strong, bold dramatic feeling to them. This is a great pump that will lift any outfit right up — especially if you're wearing a little black dress or a pair of jeans.”
Where to get them: Heel Boy, 773 Queen St. W.
MANOLO BLAHNIK, $645
“Everyone knows that Manolo Blahnik is a great shoe designer. He's just a classic — and these pumps have a classic shape to them. And yet they have this interesting faux-cork fabrication to them. They're almost conversation pieces! Really interesting. A great look, stepping into the spring.”
Where to get them: Holt Renfrew, Yorkdale Shopping Centre
ZIGISOHO, $120
“These are for those wild and crazy people who just can't get enough prints. Prints, of course, are a huge trend coming on for the spring. With the python platform here, they're wacky — they're crazy! But at just $120 dollars, you can almost afford to be this trendy at that price.”
Where to get them: Town Shoes, 2283 Yonge St.
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