Three Ways to Wear It: Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem Pumps
Take the artistic sensibility and wild mind of Nicholas Kirkwood and add the dreamy floral prints that could only be Erdem, and you have a truly striking pump. A chunky, geometric heel is a fabulous counterpart for silk-covered leather of abstract brushstrokes. With an easy round toe, it all adds up to a pump that’s … Continue reading “Three Ways to Wear It: Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem Pumps”
Top Cascading Embellishments: I’ll Take the Fall
Recently, I’ve been charmed by an array of embellishments so over the top they literally overwhelm the shoe. Usually, that’s a bad thing, but not in this case! Here, the adornments are the satisfying centerpiece for a dose of shoe fantasy. Tufts of fur, dangles of chain mail, and bouquets of feathers fall off these … Continue reading “Top Cascading Embellishments: I’ll Take the Fall”
Pollini by Nicholas Kirkwood Calfskin and Glitter Boots: A Leg-Up or Toe-Up?
Normally, you’ll hear me say that Nicholas Kirkwood can do no wrong. But there is always an exception, and I think I’ve found it when it comes to the ridiculously versatile, multi-tasking designer, who has lately been doing collabs with Peter Pilotto, Rodarte, Prabal Gurung, and yes, Pollini. Actually, the last is more than a … Continue reading “Pollini by Nicholas Kirkwood Calfskin and Glitter Boots: A Leg-Up or Toe-Up?”
Top 5 Gold Platforms: Go For the Bold
A new gold standard has been set. Gold hoops and bangles are always well and good, and even a gold lamé swimsuit, courtesy of Lanvin, might be on your summer agenda. Now it’s time to take your karats into fall, with a fleet of solid-gold platforms. These nuggets are sleek and savvy, with the right … Continue reading “Top 5 Gold Platforms: Go For the Bold”
Nicholas Kirkwood Silk-Satin d’Orsay Mask-Front Pumps: Belle of the Ball
It’s the ultimate party shoe! If you ask me, there aren’t nearly enough romantic masquerade balls in this day and age. Enter unflinchingly creative Nicholas Kirkwood to the rescue. He has solved the matter by a devising mask for the feet, not the eyes. But there’s nothing kitsch about this take on the Venetian-inspired accessory. … Continue reading “Nicholas Kirkwood Silk-Satin d’Orsay Mask-Front Pumps: Belle of the Ball”
Nicholas Kirkwood Satin Slingback Kitten Heels: I’m Purring
Nicholas Kirkwood Satin Slingback Kitten Heels At Net-a-Porter for $750.