Sketches for Spring ’11 Footwear

Nicole Brundage, Pretty Ballerinas  Chrissie Morris, Casadei   Nine West, Jerome C. Roussau   LD Tuttle, Be & D, Cesare Paciotti Beverly Feldman, Rene Caovilla Vera Wang Lavender, Cole Haan  Raphael Young, Jill Stuart  Ruthie Davis, DKNY  Guillaume Hinfray, Giuseppe Zanotti Get ready ladies because for spring ’11 heels are taking a mysterious turn to …

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Christian Siriano for Payless

  All Done Up Mary Jane Pump     To the Point Printed Platform Pump     Cut It Out Ankle Cuff Pump   I was roaming the streets of Chicago the other day doing some shopping and I walked passed a window display in Payless. After passing it, I stopped and literally backtracked back to …

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The Hunter Brand to Expand

CEO Wendy Svarre The Hunter brand has developed into a crazed phenomenon, captivating an extremely large fan base. Ironically, the brand has us all wishing for rain so we can slip on our Wellie Hunter- stamped rainboots. Thankfully, now instead of waiting for the rain to pull out the rainboots, the company is coming out …

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Over-the-Knee Boots Get Dramatic for Fall 2010

  Casadei’s zipper boot with patent trim, Vera Wang Lavender’s stretch over-the-knee boot     Jean-Michel Cazabat’s fur-lined platform boot, Daniblack’s crepe-sole boot with shearling trim     Barbara Bui’s thigh-high, sand-colored suede boots with stacked heels, Tania Spinelli’s gray suede over-the-knee boots     Le Silla’s plum suede boots with covered platforms, Pura Lopez’s …

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Trend Report: Lace-Up Combat Boots

Ashley Tisdale  Angela Simmons and Rachel Bilson    A bedazzled, yet rugged military boot has captivated celebrities like Ashley Tisdale, Angela Simmons and Rachel Bilson, and is seen prancing around now more than ever. The lace-up combat boot follows the boyish craze of oversized blazers, oxfords and baggy jeans that we’ve been seeing in latest trend …

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