First it was biodegradable sunglasses and now Gucci has launched a line of environmentally friendly shoes. According to WWD, the two styles (one for women and one for men), were designed by Gucci creative director Frida Giannini. Called ‘Sustainable Soles’ both styles are made with biodegradable plastic. The women’s ballerina style ,called ‘Marola Green’, and …
This trend was actually pointed it out to me by our resident shoe addict and managing editor, Carol Calacci. To say she is obsessed with shoes is an understatement. She noticed that black shoes with white soles were cropping up and once she pointed them out to me, I was equally smitten. Black and white …
Every once in awhile I really like something that so totally goes against everything I stand for and I can’t explain why. I mean If I think about it, a wedge sneaker is really ridiculous. It’s not like I am going to wear them with anything but jeans. They would look asinine with a …
Could the famous shoe guru make a mark on the beauty industry as well? Christian Louboutin, of the notorious (and controversial) red-heeled shoe, has confirmed he will set out on his first venture into the beauty industry. The footwear designer teamed up with Batallure Beauty to form Christian Louboutin Beauté, a line of luxury beauty …
Yesterday evening Tod’s on Oak Street hosted a benefit for Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Hosted by Caroline Beak Crown, Molly Lowe, Jessica Humphry Muinzer and Children’s Memorial Board Members, Mirja Haffner and Alexis Baby, guests enjoyed champagne, delicious appetizers and sweets by Entertaining Company, while they shopped for spring shoes and accessories at Tod’s. …
