B Brian Atwood Launch Party
“The Brian Atwood girl is glamorous, the B Brian Atwood girl is flirty.” That was how Brian Atwood summed up the difference between his main collection and that which he designed for Jones New York, the latter of which was celebrated with a bash at The Lion on Tuesday night and will hit stores in … Continue reading “B Brian Atwood Launch Party”
Edmundo Castillo Fall 2011
You can always count on Edmundo Castillo to march to the beat of his own drum. For fall, the former creative head at Sergio Rossi, who put his eponymous label on the backburner but has since relinquished his title and is back on his own, sought untraditional shapes and silhouettes but paired them with traditional … Continue reading “Edmundo Castillo Fall 2011”
Rick Owens Textured Leather Ankle Boots:
Just when I finalized my budget for the next two months, Rick Owens and his green textured ankle boots have to go and blow a giant green hole in it. I love these. Love. The 5 inch heel with the 1 inch platform is high and mighty. The green is just amazing. I haven’t seen … Continue reading “Rick Owens Textured Leather Ankle Boots:”
Valentino Shoes Pre-Fall 2011
High on the heels of its runway success Rock Stud collection, Valentino greatly expanded its said offerings for pre-fall, applying the metal studs generously–but not in an overboard manner–to a wide assortment of shoes and bags (see Bag Snob entry for more details). The signature studded slingback is back–this time with a new ankle strap–in … Continue reading “Valentino Shoes Pre-Fall 2011”
Gianvito Rossi Ankle Boots
Want to carry the skinny jeans with ankle boots look through to Spring? If it’s been working for you all season and you can’t seem to shake it, these Gianvito Rossi ankle boots were made just for you. The tobacco is a beautiful neutral and the lace-up plus open toe is part sandle and part … Continue reading “Gianvito Rossi Ankle Boots”
Haute Hippie Leather Spats: Insta-boots.
What’s that? You want a new pair of boots but don’t want to spend a lot this late in the season? Don’t fret friends, I have your solution. The Haute Hippie Leather Spats have a cutout heel and Velcro closure at foot making it super easy to strap these babies on and be on your … Continue reading “Haute Hippie Leather Spats: Insta-boots.”