Filed under: Shoe Fetish | Tags: Flames, jewel-toes, Prada, S/S 2012, Shoe Porn
This year ‘Devil Wears Prada’ takes on a whole new meaning. Inspired by American racing cars so popular in the 1950s, these hot rod flaming Prada stilettos are the talk of the town since the launch of its Spring/Summer 2012 collection.
Forget about being a sophisticated ice-queen, these colourful high-heeled-fire-flamed slingbacks scream of power-play. Its been predicted by many fashion editors for these jewel-toe hot rods to be the most coveted footwear of this summer, so be quick to get your pair from Bergdorf Goodman.
by Olga Titarenko
Filed under: Shoe Fetish | Tags: Fashion Night Out, Giuseppe Zanotti, Limited Edition
September brings us the third edition of Vogue’s Fashion Night Out. The shops of Paris’ golden triangle will open from 6pm and 10pm for some exceptional shopping.
Limited Edition Giuseppe Zanotti (2012)
For the occasion, Giuseppe Zanotti will reveal a sneak preview of his latest creation, the futuristic 15 cm peep-toes, named Adele. The cosmic silver shoes have been inspired by the sensual curves and a voluptuous woman’s body. Exclusive model of the 2012 summer collection, may be reserved in the Giuseppe Zanotti boutiques from mid-September.
Filed under: Haute Art, Shoe Fetish | Tags: Keith Haring, Nicholas Kirkwood, swarovski
Black & White
Award-winning English shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood is no stranger to collaborations. Having created catwalk shoes for the likes of Rodarte and John Rocha, Kirkwood’s latest project takes him back to the 80s. The extravagant shoe designer is creating a one-off couture line of Keith Haring–inspired art shoes.
Swarovski Hearts Kirkwood
Using thousands of Swarovski crystals, he pays homage to the opulence and expressions of the time. Keith Haring was a staple of the New York City street culture, “The bold colors, defined shapes and edges – that aspect of it, to me, made it perfect for a shoe,” says Kirkwood of the type of inspiration he is drawing from Haring’s style.
That's how we roll
To learn more about Kirkwood’s inspiration, watch the video below.
Filed under: Fashion, Shoe Fetish, What's Haute? | Tags: Anja Rubik, Cannes, Chopard, Giuseppe Zanotti
Giuseppe Zanotti and Chopard's co-president Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele executed one-of-a-kind creation – gem-set stilettos.
To celebrate its role as an official partner of the Cannes Film Festival, Chopard has teamed up with the Italian shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti on a jaw-dropping jewelry set that includes Haute Joaillerie earrings and a pair of jewel-encrusted stilettos billed as “the world’s most precious shoes.”
They might clash with the red carpet, but who cares when you have $180,00 worth of jewels at your feet?
Boasting pink satin and a luxurious mélange of 84 briolette-cut, 22.12-carat diamonds; 60 briolette-cut, 134.84-carat rubellites; 514 briolette-cut, 199.98-carat pink sapphires; and 62 brilliant-cut rubies set in 18kt rose-gold chains, the 5-inch heavenly heels bring a new meaning to the phrase “twinkle toes”.
The lucky lady selected to don the extravagant, modern-day version of Cinderella's slipper? Our favourite Polish model, Anja Rubik.
Anja Rubik had the privilege to debut them to the Palais des Festivals on May 19th. The set will be auctioned off at the Cinema Against AIDS event, with proceeds benefiting amfAR.
“Chopard is a longtime supporter of amfAR, and in particular of its gala in Cannes” Chopard co-president Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele said in a statement. ”This year, we wished to support the charity through an idea than took shape when I met Giuseppe Zanotti. His talent has inspired a project combining our respective crafts. This pair of shoes represents the expression of two artists at the peak of their profession and a beautiful means for their future owner to support a noble cause. Anja is stunning and has a great deal of elegance and presence. We couldn’t have dreamed of a finer ambassadress to unveil our unique and innovative jewelry set on the legendary Festival staircase.”
by Olga Titarenko
Filed under: Shoe Fetish | Tags: Balenciaga, Fall 2011, Heels, Olga Titarenko, shoes
The Delicious Balenciaga F/W 2011 Heels
My heart skips a beat as Balenciaga says goodbye to sky-high platforms. The brand’s Fall 2011 features a pointy-toed multi-strap Mary Jane stilettos finished with the hand-painting and rococo details extended all the way to the soles.
In Ghesquière’s words, “The season is a game of proportion, zooming in on textures, the way seeing things with a loop [a magnifying glass] can give you different, shifting points of view. It’s a bit surrealist.”
The shoes from this collection fall into two divisions:
- Buckled pumps in tonal exotics on suede – a very wearable version that doesn’t let its sexiness overtake the design’s mood entirely: the kind of thing you can wear to work but also out to dinner afterward.
- Zip-back ankle booties with parallel straps covering the top of the foot, which is slightly more avant-garde complete with a patterned update for fall.
Elegant and effortless, I have no doubt this collection will be a resounding success.
by Olga Titarenko
