Alaïa Alligator-Effect Patent-Leather Tote: This Gator’s Got Bite
Gutsy move, Alaïa. Clearly, there is no fear of reptile in Azzedine’s fashion house. Then again, he of the garments that cling like second-skin is not known for dressing shy women. Like many things Alaïa, this is an unusual take – you usual don’t see faux alligator like this. Setting each bold gator scale in … Continue reading “Alaïa Alligator-Effect Patent-Leather Tote: This Gator’s Got Bite”
Alaïa Python and Suede Cutout Ankle Boots: Negative Space, Positive Vibes
Palpitations. A quickened pulse. Possibly a tremor. These shoes have induced so much excitement, I don’t even know where to start. Here we have one of the rare snakeskin instances when the python isn’t the scene-stealer. As we have recently learned (thanks to Giuseppe Zanotti and Jil Sander), the cutout wedge cannot be ignored. Alaïa’s … Continue reading “Alaïa Python and Suede Cutout Ankle Boots: Negative Space, Positive Vibes”
Alaïa Alligator-Trimmed Suede Tote: Quality Over Quantity?
Adorning a luscious suede, top-handle frame tote with a deeply chic trim of alligator is as refined as bags come. Alaïa is tempting us with a timeless treasure to be loved for generations. With a price tag that your future generations might be paying off for you! So, no, it’s not outrageous when you’re talking … Continue reading “Alaïa Alligator-Trimmed Suede Tote: Quality Over Quantity?”
Alaïa Raffia Platform Wedge Sandals: Raffia Gone Wild
Alluring Alaïa shoes keep reeling us back in! After Tina’s disastrous Alaïa incident, I’m not sure I ever want to pay two grand for a pair of their shoes. There’s nothing on these wedges that can fall off (unlike Tina’s heavy-metal plaque), but then again, should raffia ever be priced at two thousand bucks? They … Continue reading “Alaïa Raffia Platform Wedge Sandals: Raffia Gone Wild”
Alaïa Multi-Strap Leather Sandals: Tread Carefully
These are high-maintenance shoes if there ever was a pair. No, they’re not hard to put on – pull a simple back zip and your foot is encased. It’s because they are visually complicated and require careful contemplation when it comes to what to wear with them and where to go in them. To call … Continue reading “Alaïa Multi-Strap Leather Sandals: Tread Carefully”
ALAÏA Lace-up suede ankle boots
When I first saw these shoes I thought, meh. They look like every other lace up shoe-boot I’ve seen this season. However, seeing them on the model changed my opinion completely. The shoe photo alone does them no justice. The feminine ruffled trim is what makes this shoe. Add the dainty laces to wrap this … Continue reading “ALAÏA Lace-up suede ankle boots”