Oscar Footwear

Turn things on by this red heels-

2008-03-21T00:39:00.000-05:00

ROMANTIC

You love being a woman & enjoy lace touches, soft florals, & pearls.

In 1965 a marriage between the Fendis and German designer Karl Lagerfeld was sealed, and it proved to be fortuitous for both. Lagerfeld immediately created the inverted FF logo that joined the growing list of international status symbols, and then set about, aided and abetted by the sisters, to revolutionize the treatment of fur and other clothing.

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A post dedicated to 5 inch heels-

2008-03-19T23:26:00.000-05:00

Don't Drink too Much Alcohol

Whilst it is true that a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more alcohol than that, or binge drinking on a night out, can cause other serious health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer.

Vince Camuto, upon doing my research, I find that Vince Camuto originally owned The Nine West Group, and he now owns this impressive list:

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Something you can't miss about brown heels-

2008-03-17T22:52:00.000-05:00

Shake your Body!

Every day find new ways to move your body. Use the stairs rather than an escalator or elevator. Walk your dog (or a neighbours' dog if you don't have one!) , chase your kids, play ball with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute cardiovascular class or body pump or kickboxing. Move more and feel better!

I dream of a walk in wardrobe, my own special place with a dressing table, nice lighting and my things all laid out, easy to see. But I doubt this will be a reality for a few years at least. Our salaries are above average, but we can't afford a 2 bedroom house just for the sake of my wardrobe dreams.

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Irregular Choice - "Abigail's Party"

2006-07-20T11:43:00.000-05:00

I don't know what the hell you'd wear these with, but hot damn, this is one exciting shoe!There are four unbelievable color combinations with the one pictured above looking like Rachel Ashwell might set it on a distressed nightstand, fill it with dirt, and plant a single gerbera daisy right dead center in the foot-hole.I love this shoe for the simple fact that someone was willing to go so far and push the envelope so violently off the edge of the table. Bravo.

Tweed Shoes

2006-07-18T09:23:00.000-05:00

This autumn, like last, you'll be seeing a lot of tweeds - from heels to flats, loafers to pumps, and designer labels to bargain brands.

HOT With:
Jeans - This is a great look.
Textured & Luxury Fabrics - boucle, velvet, etc.
Silks, satins & other shiny fabrics.
Tights & Hose - Opaque or sheer, but go for some sheen, and avoid busy designs.
Solid-colored wools - skirts, pants, suits.

NOT With:
Other tweed items.
Heavily patterned outfits or hosiery.

Chinese Laundry "Ufo"

2006-07-11T05:07:00.000-05:00

I love that these sandals are unique but still chic and stylish. With pewter leather uppers, and a radiant bead and jewel design on top, these sandals actually do have a 3/4" heel, but it's a broad enough heel that it's similar to wearing a flat.

Bow Black Satin Evening Sandal Shoes

2006-07-07T01:43:00.000-05:00

Jewel stilettos by Loriblu adorned by a front bow and strap with over 1500 hand set Swarovski crystals for a glamorous evening satin sandal sparkling at every move. It is made in Italy. I'm totally in love with it, what if I wear it in the next evening party with my boyfriend?Oh, it must be great!

Ed Hardy Shoes

2006-06-23T02:27:00.000-05:00

Legendary tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy and fashion whiz Christian Audigier have teamed up to bring vintage-inspired tattoo artwork to a fantastic apparel line called Ed Hardy. You may know the celeb-adored T-shirts, but the line also includes knockout shoes like these slip-ons with a tough design (skull) in a tender color (pink).

Woven Leather Ballerina Shoes

2006-06-19T01:14:00.000-05:00

Black woven leather ballerina style shoes. Shoes have cut-outs in leather towards round toe, a natural bow on front and leather panel at back of heel.

A perfect flat style for day. Wear with shorts or cropped pants.

Circa Joan & David "Genevieve" Sandal

2006-06-18T11:57:00.000-05:00

A sexy sandal with a braided leather upper. 3-3/4 inch heel. Man-made sole. There are 2 colors for you to choose.

"Darlings" Rhinestone Wedges

2006-06-17T17:59:00.000-05:00

If you can wear really narrow wedges, these ankle-strap shoes are the cutest! With 4" rhinestone-studded heels, these Steve Madden wedges have uppers of cracked leather for a great bohemian style. Offered in bronze, pink or silver - these are awesome with jeans.

Pompom Espadrille

2006-06-09T05:56:00.000-05:00

This L'Autre Chose wedge featues soft gold leather, tonal fabric-wrapped pompoms on upper, bow slingback and natural woven platform sole. You will look stylish in this beautiful wedge

Jeweled Thong Sandal

2006-06-03T21:30:00.000-05:00

This Giuseppe Zanotti is a supple suede made glamourous with dazzling accents. It features natural suede with metallic gold leather trim, golden hardware, blue/light blue/green/tan jewels on metal mesh T-strap, ankle strap with buckle, leather lining and flat heel. It is the right choice for this warm summer. It is suitable for Bohemian style.

Patent Ruffle Sandal

2006-06-01T08:43:00.000-05:00

Fendi combines the season's biggest trends into one lust-worthy sandal. The V-shaped patent leather upper gathers into an of-the-moment ruffle that peeks out over the toe while the wraparound ankle strap shows off a miniature version of the standout B-Fendi buckle.

Leather Sandal Shoes

2006-05-31T11:29:00.000-05:00

A hot and spicy pair of ankle-strap sandals for a glamorous accent of style. Made in lizard-stamped leather and golden mesh fabric, the front is adorned by clip-on chili peppers. Made in Italy

Ibiscus Satin and Jewel Mule

2006-05-27T12:16:00.000-05:00

Aglitter with sparkling circles of silver, clear and blue crystals, Emilio Pucci's brilliant mule dazzles with classic Hollywood glamour. Whorls of blue enliven the sumptuous satin while a light blue leather heel offers an impeccable finish. You can brighten your summer by wearing this colorful mule!

Satin Rhinestone Flats

2006-05-26T12:00:00.000-05:00

Oyster satin flat round toe shoes with rhinestone beading. Shoes have an open back with a buckle fastening wrap around strap at ankle, by Marc Jacobs

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Leopard Printed Fabric and Calf Leather Sandal Shoes

2006-05-26T01:06:00.000-05:00

A wild and feminine pair of ankle-strap high-heel sandals for a glamorous accent of style. A front leopard-printed band twists around thin red stamped leather, matching the ankle straps. Made in Italy, by Quai D'Orsay. It is suitable for an evening party.

Ankle Strap Shoes

2006-05-24T22:56:00.000-05:00

Shoes with ankle straps were all over the runways but you don’t have to wait for fall to be wearing these.

Bottega Veneta, Jil Sander, Georgio Armani and Missoni.

Flower sandals

2006-05-23T11:01:00.000-05:00

Show your feminine side with pretty petals on your feet. In brights, naturals or pastels, the flower-embellished sandals is the perfect partner for skirts. Here are some examples of flower sandals

"Chie" Peep-Toe Sling-Backs

2006-05-19T07:49:00.000-05:00

"Chie" is a design of Vince Camuto. It is a platform, a slingback, and a peep-toe. With a hint of retro styling, these shoes are totally now, they're also totally charming, flirty and fun. Wear them with jeans, skirts, and shorts.

"Rudin" Simple Ballet Flats

2006-05-16T08:40:00.000-05:00

Every girl needs a few pairs of ballet flats in her wardrobe. It can go with anything and it is comfortable. These chic and stylish ballet skimmers by Steve Madden are simple and feminine for a classic look. You can choose one for your own in a wide selection of colors. I'll buy one in dark color as soon as I find my size of this cute ballerina. I'm in love with it.

Wedges and Platforms

2006-05-16T00:04:00.000-05:00

Sky-high and funky, wedges and platforms bring a substantial heel and a lot of fun to footwear fashion this season. Try a splashy print on the heel, a bit of sparkle on the strap or even bold hardware to add zing to everything from jeans to skirts.

"Gold Rush" Flat Sandals

2006-05-15T04:37:00.000-05:00

In warm weather, things that glisten and shimmer are particularly irresistible, as is the case with these fabulous flat sandals from Dr. Scholl's. What's great about a pair of sandals like the ones shown here, is that they work with so many different types of outfits. Shorts, skirts and pants will all work well with these sandals - and they're dynamite with cropped or capri pants. Available in silver, galaxy or goldwash.

Football...and shoes?

2006-05-13T02:23:00.000-05:00

I'm not a big football fan, but you really can't avoid the big game when the World Cup '06 is coming. Luckily, they cater for clueless girls as well as die-hard footy fanatics. The offside rule for girls likens a football match to a shoe shopping trip. Funny? Definitely! However, it looks great, right?

Shoe Clips

2006-05-10T02:12:00.000-05:00

There are many sorts of different shoe clips, from bridal to casual, at a price that isn’t much to pay compared to buying a bunch of new shoes. It’s such a smart way to make those old heels or flats a little nicer. I’ve been planning to make something similar myself for ages, but I just haven’t gotten around to it yet. The pictures above is at least a few picks from Aliza Darick site.

Fauve Leopard-Print Sandal

2006-04-30T23:04:00.000-05:00

• Ivory/beige leopard print with tonal piping.
• Golden hardware.
• Ankle strap with round buckle.
• Black insole.
• Made in Italy, by Yves Saint Laurent

Price: $595.00

Dani Cork Wedge Sandal

2006-04-29T04:27:00.000-05:00

Swooping lines of opalescent silver- or gold-tone lizard-embossed leather create a striking sandal of exotic glamour. Sitting atop a chic cork wedge heel, this sexy sandal positively smolders.

Opalescent silver- or gold-tone lizard-embossed leather
Peep toe
Ankle strap with polished gold metal buckle and elastic at back
Shimmering gold leather lining and insoles
3.5" cork wedge heel
Leather soles
Made in Italy
Price: $175.00

Leather Butterfly Flat

2006-04-28T10:53:00.000-05:00

• Cuoio (tan) burnished calfskin.
• Double-layered butterfly appliqué on upper.
• Tonal suede T-strap and ankle wrap with silver metal logo bits.
• 1/2" flat heel.
• Made in Italy, by Giorgio Armani

Price: $450.00

Ankle Strap Sandal

2006-04-27T11:49:00.000-05:00

Rich brown snakeskin leather crisscrosses with a shot of signature Pucci color on this superbly chic sandal. A wide strap snakes around the ankle while the gorgeous shape is upheld by a seductive stiletto heel.

Brown snakeskin leather with Pucci-print canvas
Crisscross straps with open toe
Wide snakeskin ankle strap with matching buckle
Smooth leather lining and insoles
3.5" snakeskin stiletto heel
Made in Italy
Price: $400.00

High-Heel Sandal

2006-04-26T11:33:00.000-05:00

Pearl gold washed Ayers snakeskin with off-white leather trim.
4 1/4" high heel.
Made in Italy, by Gucci
Price: $675.00

Jeweled Flat Thong Sandal

2006-04-25T23:10:00.000-05:00

• "Zen" style.
•Leather with tonal faux-jeweled ornaments on upper.
• Adjustable ankle strap with silver metal buckle.
• Flat heel.
• Made in Italy, by Isabella Fiore

Price: $335.00

Croc-Stamped Denim Pump

2006-04-24T23:03:00.000-05:00

Crafted from chic black denim, Versace presents a sleek, glamorous pump with a sexy peep toe. Luxurious croc-stamped leather details the heel back with a shiny golden buckle and rivets.

Black denim upper
Croc-stamped leather detail on heel back with golden buckle and rivets
Open toe
4" heel
Padded leather insoles
Leather soles
Made in Italy
Price: $605.00

Metallic Mule

2006-04-24T09:03:00.000-05:00

Slip into Versace's stunning metallic dream mule. Three separate but intertwining straps flaunt a sleek, modern design while the gold metal rivet and gold metal medusa plaque add signature Versace touches.

Metallic bronze leather
Thin leather strap over vamp connects to long V-shaped strap
Leather strap wraps over the top of foot with small elasticized band facing inside and gold metal medusa rivet facing outside
Padded leather insole with gold metal medusa plaque on heel
Open back
4" covered heel
Leather sole
Made in Italy
Price: $625.00

Metallic Python Sandal

2006-04-23T02:47:00.000-05:00

• Metallic silver python.
• Open toe.
• Adjustable ankle strap with silver metal buckle.
• 3 1/2" covered heel.
• Made in Italy,by Chloe
• Price: $475.00

Cindy Ballerina with Print

2006-04-23T01:25:00.000-05:00

Tod's classically elegant ballerina is juxtaposed with a delightfully original black-and-white print for an utterly fun and unexpected look. Crafted from smooth calf leather and lined in fine satin, this sumptuous shoe is complemented with three cutouts over the vamp with silver-tipped knotted leather ties.

Black-and-white print leather upper
Three cutouts over vamp with knotted leather ties
Silver metal Tod's-engraved tips on ties
Elasticized sides
Squared toe
"Tod's" embroidered at heel back over three rubber dots
Fine satin lining with smooth leather insoles
Rubber sole with signature driving shoe treading
Made in Italy
Price: $345.00

Embossed metallic sandal

2006-04-21T05:20:00.000-05:00

• From the lover collection.
• Metallic gold snake-embossed leather.
• Knotted bow on upper.
• Double slingback straps.
• 3 1/2" covered heel.
• Made in Italy.

Price: $295.00

Espadrille Slingback

2006-04-20T23:41:00.000-05:00

A innocent espadrille in an edgy red hue.

Red canvas.
Oversized red bow on vamp.
Open toe.
Black/white striped insole.
Black leather platform sole.
3" jute wedge heel.

Embellished Satin Halter

2006-04-20T23:34:00.000-05:00

Metallic beige silk satin.
Strappy upper; looped floral accent with crystal center.
Adjustable halter strap with silver metal buckle.
3" covered heel.
By Giorgio Armani
Price: $485.00
Made in Italy.

Floral Ballerina Slipper

2006-04-20T07:00:00.000-05:00

• Black satin.
• Organza ribbon rosettes.
• d'Orsay sides.
• Strappy on quarter.
• Open toe.
• 1/2" heel.
• Made in Italy, by Giorgio Armani

Price: $625.00

Trotter Romantique Mule

2006-04-19T02:15:00.000-05:00

Dior's romantic mule sets a big pouf of a flower with textile and velvet petals over a subdued logo canvas. Smooth leather trim leaves alluring peek-a-boo cutouts and adds to the very feminine polish.

Dior Logo coated canvas with smooth leather trim
Textile-and-velvet flower by toes
Pointed toe
Smooth leather insoles and soles
2.5" leather-covered heel
Made in Italy
Price: $495.00

Pearl Flower Thong Sandal

2006-04-18T23:03:00.000-05:00

Metallic silver leather.
Gorgeous pearl flower on upper.
Golden stud trim.
Flat heel.
Imported.
By Bo'Em
Price: $275.00

Beaded Sandal

2006-04-18T23:01:00.000-05:00

Brown/tan/black floral print.
Wooden beaded floral disks down front.
Buckled ankle strap.
Calfskin, cotton.
4" wooden heel.
Made in Italy.

Embellished Flat

2006-04-18T05:12:00.000-05:00

• Orange whipsnake with metallic rope whipstitched trim.
• Black/white hair-calf medallion on top strap with engraved golden longhorn in center.
• Turquoise and golden leaf charms.
• Toe loop.
• Flat heel.
• Made in Italy.
Price: $495.00

Flower Ballerina Slipper

2006-04-17T20:07:00.000-05:00

Woven ivory/natural canvas.
Metallic gold napa leather trim.
Tonal beaded straw flowers on vamp.
d'Orsay side.
Pointed toe.
1/2" stacked heel.
Made in Italy.
By Valentino
Price: $440.00

Patent Ruffle Flat Sandal

2006-04-17T04:30:00.000-05:00

All eyes are on Fendi's accessories this season, and this sumptuous flat sandal perfectly explains the obsession. Lustrous patent leather is gathered by the toe to create an of-the-moment ruffle while the ankle strap bears an adorably downsized version of the new B. Fendi buckle.

Patent leather
Gathers by toe creating a ruffle detail
V-shaped upper
Patent ankle strap with antiqued brass B. Fendi buckle
Smooth leather insoles
Flat heel
Leather soles
Made in Italy
Price: $420.00

2006-04-16T17:13:00.000-05:00

Supreme fashion house Gucci does accessories like no other.

Color: Black / Gold
Plush logo burnout velvet upper with satin lining
Pointed toe; partial side zip closure
Leather sole
Snakeskin and gold-tone 'bamboo' metal 3¼'' heel
Shaft of boot measures approximately 17'' tall and 14'' around widest point
Leather / Silk / Velvet
Italy

Dior Vintage Logo Slingback

2006-04-16T04:02:00.000-05:00

Celebrating over 50 years of iconic style, Dior presents a vintage, more textural version of its signature logo jacquard canvas on this forties-inspired slingback. Trimmed in rich brown leather and detailed with four antiqued brass studs, the uptown look finishes with a stately jacquard-covered heel.

Vintage Dior logo jacquard canvas with grained, dark brown leather trim
Contrast topstitching detail
Antiqued silver metal studs
Round toe
Slingback strap with rounded antiqued silver metal buckle
Leather lining and insoles
4" vintage-logo-jacquard-covered heel
Leather soles
Made in Italy
Price: $490.00

Diorissimo Wedge Sandal

2006-04-15T22:48:00.000-05:00

Dior presents a fantastically wearable wedge with the striking signatures of the new Diorissimo collection. A "stenciled" silver metal Dior plaque sits atop the leather-trimmed logo jacquard strap, softened by a round toe. Finished with a leather ankle strap and a high, jute-covered wedge heel.

Logo jacquard canvas with smooth leather trim
Silver metal Dior "stencil" plaque
Leather ankle strap with silver metal Dior buckle
Round toe
Leather lining and insoles
Jute-covered wedge heel; 4" with 0.75" platform
Leather soles
Made in Spain
Price: $375.00

Jeweled Slouch Boot

2006-04-14T23:37:00.000-05:00

Blue suede with leather trim.
Golden faux-jewel and -pearl trim.
Studded quarter.
3/4" stacked heel.
Made in Italy.
Price: $1375.00

Trotteur Romantique Flower Sandal

2006-04-14T21:10:00.000-05:00

Shimmering satin makes a glamorous statement on this romantic Dior sandal, topped off with a pretty pink tulle flower for added beauty. Slender satin straps lead to an elegant ankle strap that closes with a shiny silver buckle. Finished with a beautifully curved satin heel.

Satin with large tulle flower
Shiny silver metal buckle on ankle strap
Satin insoles with smooth leather at heel
Smooth leather lining straps
3" satin-covered heel
Leather soles
Made in Italy
Price: $520.00

Rock & Republic Flower Heel Studded Pump

2006-04-13T22:02:00.000-05:00

A hot rock-star inspired stiletto to match the distinct rock 'n' roll sensibility of the jeans. The cracked metallic silver leather upper combines with a studded brown leather flower cut-out on heel back and shiny silver heel for sensational glamour.

Cracked metallic silver leather upper
Brown leather flower cut-out on heel back outlined with tiny silver metal studs and large shiny silver metal stud in center
Pointed toe
Shiny silver metal 3.75" stiletto heel
Padded leather insole
Leather sole
Made in Italy
Price: $396.00

Watersnake Flower Heel Pump

2006-04-13T12:29:00.000-05:00

Rock & Republic has created a sexy stiletto that rivals the coolness of their jeans. Wild metallic gold snakeskin-print leather is met in the back with an artful flower cut-out, detailed with tiny gold metal studs and a large gold metal stud in the center.

Metallic gold snakeskin-print leather upper
Dark brown leather flower cut-out on heel back outlined with tiny metal studs and largeshiny gold metal stud in center
Pointed toe
Shiny gold metal 3.75" stiletto heel
Padded leather insole
Leather sole
Made in Italy
Price: $670.00

Embellished Satin Slide

2006-04-10T21:37:00.000-05:00

• Green satin with metallic gold trim.
• Ornament with clear/orange/green faux jewels and golden findings on upper.
• Clear crystals on side straps.
• 1/2" heel.
• Made in Italy.

Satin & Lace Pump

2006-04-10T21:31:00.000-05:00

A demure, delicate pump with a sexy heel from Manolo Blahnik.
• Beige satin with a black lace overlay.
• Pointed toe.
• 3 1/2" covered heel.
• "Tuccio" is made in Italy.

Jimmy Choo Embellished Thong Sandal

2006-04-08T01:00:00.000-05:00

Fit for a queen—luxe embellishments and regal hues on a sassy sandal.
• Metallic gold leather.
• Large white crystals in carved golden settings on upper.
• Gold/red fabric rope ankle wrap; tasseled ends with faux pearls and red beads.
• Flat heel.
• Made in Italy.
• Sizing note: This line runs small. I suggest that you order a half size larger than you typically wear.
•Price $990.00

Sexy pump

2006-04-07T00:31:00.000-05:00

This sexy pumps of Dolce & Gabana has leather bow on the top with D&G Gold Metal Logo on Vamp.
Beautiful Python Leather
Made in Italy
Price: $576.00

Woven Ballerina Slipper

2006-04-05T21:31:00.000-05:00

Luxury Leather: About Bottega Veneta
Since 1966, Bottega Veneta has established itself as one of Italy's leading luxury leather houses. Today, under the helm of creative director Tomas Maier, the company creates subtly elegant accessories in soft suede and signature handcrafted latticework leather.

White woven leather.
Perforated yellow leather trim.
Tan burnished calfskin round toe.
Kiltie vamp.
Cutout sides; adjustable ankle strap with buckle.
Stacked flat heel.
Made in Italy.
Price: $550.00

Jeweled Woven Wedge

2006-04-04T13:01:00.000-05:00

Bohemian meets glam with this bejeweled leather wedge

Brown leather with metallic gold leather pinked trim. Turquoise woven leather trim on upper.
Brown/tan faux-jeweled buckle on front strap.
Tan tooled leather insole.
4" coral/maroon rattan wedge heel.
Made in Italy.
Price: $595.00

Ralph Lauren Sandals

2006-04-03T21:32:00.000-05:00

Ralph Lauren Collection shoes embody refined, classic beauty for the urbane woman. Color: White

Woven cotton cord upper
Leather insole and sole
½'' stacked heel
Leather / Cotton
Italy
Price: $395.00

Rene Caovilla

2006-04-02T20:13:00.000-05:00

Luxurious Rene Caovilla is a superstar following and exceptional reputation for high style.

Color: Green / Orange / Pink
Beaded strap over toes
Woven silk lining
Leather sole
Green enamel heel measures approximately 2½''
Silk / Leather / Other
Italy
Price: $725.00

Platform Coil Sandal

2006-03-31T19:02:00.000-06:00

Captivating coils—a wildly sexy sandal.

Dark brown and gold snakeskin-embossed leather with amber stones.
Coiled ankle wrap.
Platform sole.
Covered heel.
By Rene Caovilla
Made in Italy.
Price: $875.00

T-Strap Sandal

2006-03-31T05:12:00.000-06:00

Show your true colors and your stripes with Etro's artfully detailed sandal. An elasticized band of many colors bridges the smooth, topstitched leather while leather button details add decidedly artsy touches. Finished with a conical wood heel.

Smooth leather with fine topstitching
Rolled leather strap with leather button detail
Striped elastic T-strap
Rolled leather ankle strap with two leather button details
Elastic under ankle strap for comfort
Suede lining at heel back
3.5" stacked wood heel
Leather insoles and soles
Made in Italy
Price: $450.00

DOUBLE WRAP SANDAL

2006-03-30T23:46:00.000-06:00

Faux metallic or kidskin leather. Shoe has a strappy double ankle wrap that holds your foot in place. Adjustable buckle, 4 1/2 inch enamel-plated stiletto heel. Imported.
Price: only $21.50
Available in Black, White, Gold

Flower Satin Slingback

2006-03-30T07:27:00.000-06:00

Luxuriously feminine, Etro's pretty round-toe pump is the perfect balance of sweet and chic. A leather flower perches atop the plush satin toe, adding a bit of playful charm to the sophisticated slingback silhouette.

Black satin slingback with off-white topstitching
Leather flower detail at vamp
Leather sole and insole
Wooden stiletto heel
Heel measures approximately 4"
Made in Italy
Price: $475.00

Floral Wedge

2006-03-29T22:17:00.000-06:00

Get groovy in this vibrant, retro-inspired wedge.

Mustard yellow pebble-grain leather with metallic gold lining and trim.
Yellow/red/black/tan/blue floral-print fabric detail.
Strappy upper.
Double-strand ankle wrap.
4 3/8" wedge heel.
Price: $525.00
By Dolce & Gabana
Made in Italy.

Prima Pebble Beach Flat

2006-03-29T09:13:00.000-06:00

Woven linen with a silver metallic overlay is paired with taupe grosgrain ribbon on this impeccable flat from Juicy Couture. Detailed with a rounded toe, a bow at the front and wraparound grosgrain ties. Perfection.

Silver metallic woven linen
Taupe grosgrain ribbon trim
Rounded toe with grosgrain ribbon bow
Grosgrain ribbon ankle ties
Silver leather lining and scalloped insoles
Natural flat heel
Silver leather soles embossed with "Smells Like Couture"
Made in Italy
Price: $275

Snake Slide

2006-03-28T21:14:00.000-06:00

Slip into this seductive slide with a gleaming snake accent.

Metallic bronze leather with tonal crystals.
Clear/red crystal snake ornament on upper.
Adjustable ankle strap with crystal-covered buckle.
Metallic copper insole.
3 1/2" covered heel.
By Rene Caovilla
Made in Italy.
Price: $1,020.00.

Zeppa Wedge Sandal with Zebra-Print Pony

2006-03-28T06:08:00.000-06:00

Displaying the most luxurious zebra-print pony, the Zeppa wedge boasts impeccable taste and superior Tod's craftsmanship. Paired with beautiful soft calf leather and accessorized with T-engraved gold metal studs and leather ties, a truly striking wedge.

Smooth, soft calf leather
Two polished gold metal T-engraved studs
Leather ties with two golden grommets
Zigzag finish on one end of strap
Ankle strap with gold metal buckle
Padded leather insoles
3.5" zebra-print calf hair wedge heel
Rubber soles with signature dots
Made in Italy
Price: $420

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BIBA VELVET AND SATIN PUMPS

2006-03-27T08:27:00.000-06:00

Black velvet demi-round toe pumps, approximately 100mm high with satin trim. Punps have cut-out sides, a satin bow on the front and satin heel.
A gorgeous evening style!

Price: $618

Champagne wire heel shoes

2006-03-26T23:37:00.000-06:00

Chanel defines modern chic with classic elegance.

Color: Champagne / Black
Lustrous satin upper
Pointed black leather cap toe
Thin black strappy heel with wraparound ankle ties
Satin insole and leather sole
Black open metal wire 3¼'' heel
Leather / Silk
Made in Italy
Price: $650.00

Marc by Marc Jacobs Ribbon Bow Ballerina

2006-03-26T11:34:00.000-06:00

With preppy charm, Marc's soft kidskin ballerina is detailed with a two-tiered grosgrain ribbon bow over the round toe. Contrast piping along the opening and a hint of grosgrain ribbon at the heel back offer the perfect finishing touches.

Kidskin leather
Grosgrain bow detail at toe
Round toe
Contrast leather piping
Grosgrain detail at heel back
Flat heel
Leather insoles and soles
Price: $295

Dior Trotter Romantique Pointed-Toe Pump

2006-03-25T07:41:00.000-06:00

Dior sculpts signature logo jacquard into an elegantly romantic pump for fall. Rich, luxurious leather trims the peek-a-boo upper, while a feminine flower balances atop the perfectly pointed toe.

Dior Logo coated cotton jacquard with leather trim
Pointed toe
Leather sole and insole
Textile and velvet flower at toe
3.5" leather-covered heel
Made in Italy
Price: $550

Stone Flat Sandal

2006-03-25T03:08:00.000-06:00

Bohemian and beautiful—the carefree flat sandal made glamorous with exquisite carved stones.

Brown leather.
Carved red stones on woven front straps.
Golden chain ankle strap.
3/4" flat heel.
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Made in Italy.
Price: $595.00

Safari Batik Ballerina Slipper

2006-03-24T20:59:00.000-06:00

Embrace your femininity in these beautiful ballet skimmers.

Tan/brown safari-batik linen.
Round toe.
Leather lining.
Flexible rubber sole.
1/2" heel.
Imported.
Price: $225

Dior Country Runway Pump

2006-03-24T05:21:00.000-06:00

Gorgeously detailed grained leather is the star of Dior's sublime runway pump. A spiral of leather cutouts and ties at the round toe, decorative embossing, leather stitching and braided leather detailing create a textural effect while the faux-horn heel with antiqued silver metal accents completes the artful look.

Polished grained leather
Round toe with a spiral of overlapping leather cutouts
Leather ties finished with antiqued silver metal C and D tips
Tiny peek-a-boo opening under ties
Leather stitching detail around opening
Braided leather trim and embossed leather cutout at back
3.5" faux-horn resin heel with antiqued silver metal accents
Beautiful embossed leather insoles
Leather soles
Made in Italy
Price: $720

Cutout Leather Pump

2006-03-23T23:59:00.000-06:00

Burgundy/green burnished calfskin with brown woven insets and navy perforated trim.
Cutout sides.
Silver metal buckle at ankle.
Pointed toe.
2 2/3" covered heel.
Made in Italy.

Emilio Pucci Sandal

2006-03-23T02:37:00.000-06:00

An inverted pyramid of jewels lace satin straps with sparkle on a handcrafted T-strap sandal.
• Adjustable buckle with elastic.
• Approx. heel height: 3".
• Salon Shoes.

Price: $660

L'Autre Chose

2006-03-22T23:17:00.000-06:00

This elegantly embellished thong sandal will allow you to dress up or down depend on your choice. With leather upper with beautiful bead work and crystals embellish your feet. Leather footbed and sole by L'Autre Chose
Height: 1/2" heel.
Price: $318.95

Flat Sandal

2006-03-22T13:33:00.000-06:00

Yes, you can still wear ballet flats, but the flat that's really heating up this season is the flat sandal. To keep things from getting boring, take advantage of all the beaded detailing and metallic trends, and get a flat that's anything but frumpy. This style of shoe can be worn with just about anything, but what whatever you do, don't wear it to the white house.

A super sweet toe ring sandal.
Leather upper with cute beaded floral detail.
Embossed leather lined footbed.
Leather sole.

Price: $54.95

Beautiful Lacoste Sneaker

2006-03-21T20:20:00.000-06:00

• Spun-Stitch Sneaker : Brown leather. Contrast stitching. Lace-up front. Perforated signature crocodile.
• Plaid sneaker: Breathable blue and yellow glen plaid canvas. Brown leather trim. Lace-up front. Signature logo.
• Both, imported.

Lacoste Plaid Sneaker
Price $98.00

Lacoste Spun-Stitch Sneaker
Price $130.00

Dress shoe just for you

2006-03-20T23:05:00.000-06:00

The Aster is a gorgeous way to dress up any outfit .Fabulous choice- This is the best shoes of the year. Not only is comfortable but it catches a lot of attention... Ladies if you’re looking for the best shoes? Look no further. Because of all the high glamour these shoes give you- The decorative beads on these sandals could have been of a better quality, but despite that, this is still one very beautiful pair of evening sandals with high glamour.

The T-strap design is beautifully adorned with beads and sequins.
Adjustable ankle strap.
Metallic padded footbed.
3 1/4" heel.

2006-03-19T00:18:00.000-06:00

The cutest shoes of the season - The shoes are the epitome of fashion and the metal is light weight and comfortable. The leather sole is soft and makes for a more comfortable fit. They will dress up any outfit.

Elaborately jeweled ankle wrap sandal for those with exotic taste.
Leather upper with jeweled hardware details.
Leather lining and sole.
3/8" heel.
Price: $573.95

Puma Cela

2006-03-17T22:08:00.000-06:00

So cute shoe!!!
Belong to Nuala collection of Puma. This new summer sandal references the lightness of a dancer’s shoe through minimal clean lines and openness on the foot. A delicate laser cut floral print applied to the heel counter adds texture through intricate detail. Give you the whole comfortable feeling for your feets.
Designer: Puma
Price: $165.00
Color: Flair

Juicy Couture Toe Ring Sandal

2006-03-15T20:34:00.000-06:00

Do every accessories that you own have cherry on it? Because if you are a cherryholic you need to have the new Juicy Couture Toe Ring Sandal. These cute sandals have cherry charms hang from a narrow leather strap, finished with metallic embellishments.
•Salon Shoes.
•Approx. heel height: 3".
• Metallic gold napa leather.
• Golden chain across front strap with faceted crystal cherry drops.
• Adjustable ankle strap with buckle.
• Toe loop.
• Scalloped insole.
• Covered heel.•Leather.
•By Juicy Couture; imported
Want to make it yours? Get $395.00 ready and these Juicy Couture Toe Ring Sandals are yours

Dressy Yet Casual

2006-03-13T20:30:00.000-06:00

New Collection Spring/Summer 06

Authentic Dolce & Gabbana shoes
Materials: snake, straw, metal
Main color: silver
Secondary color: beige
Hardware color: silver
Dolce & Gabbana women's shoes from the new collection Spring/Summer 2006
Comes with Dolce &amp;amp;amp; Gabbana package with Dolce & Gabbana authenticity card.
Made in Italy by Dolce&Gabbana.
Design duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are known for making "stars look like stars". Their sexy stiles are often to be seen on the likes of Isabella Rossellini, Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman and Madonna, for whom they created the now-famous "Kylie Minogue" tribute T-shirt.
They also created the costumes of Madonna's Girlie Show in 1993, as weel as Whitney Houston's 1999 tour.

The world's most expensive shoe

2006-03-12T21:08:00.000-06:00

The World's Most Expensive Shoe

THE CINDERELLA SLIPPERS: How much could a pair of shoes cost? Well, the world's most expensive pair of women's shoes costs a cool $2 million!

The one-of-a-kind 4½-inch stiletto sandals are studded with 565 platinum-set Kwiat diamonds (which include 55 carats of clear diamonds and one big 5-carat stone).

The 'Cinderella slippers,' as Stuart Weitzman, the designer of the fantasy sandals, calls them, were worn by singer Alison Krauss (nominated for best song for the film Cold Mountain) at the 2004 Oscars ceremony.

The Stuart Weitzman-designed $2-million shoes on display in Beverly Hills, California.

Yellow Etro

2006-03-10T22:41:00.000-06:00

"SUNSHINE" TRENDY SHOES FOR SPRING

Playful and vibrant skimmer style that will take you a step back in time.
Two toned leather upper with colorful elastic strap.
Contrast stitching and leather button accents.
Leather lining and sole.
1/2" heel.
Price: $498.95

Madonna Wears Gaultier For Tour

2006-02-03T01:05:00.000-06:00

MADONNA TO WEAR GAULTIER AGAIN

MADONNA is to reunite with French fashion designer JEAN PAUL GAULTIER when she tours this summer (06).

The pop superstar has chosen to wear Gaultier's designs on her upcoming tour to promote her latest album CONFESSIONS ON A DANCE FLOOR.

Gaultier was the man behind the infamous conical brassiere Madonna wore during her 1990 Blonde Ambition Tour.

Choo and Weitzman Spring 2006

2006-02-03T01:00:00.000-06:00

Jimmy Choo has some marvelous shoes for spring and summer 2006. Check out the website!
Fierce!

Watersnake Pump

Strappy Sandal

Fashion Monitor Toronto
Nicole Richie has become the new face of Jimmy Choo, the hot Hollywood shoemaker.

Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo's president, personally chose Nicole Richie as her new star, saying: "Nicole has such an incredibly sophisticated look and fabulous sense of style and I am so proud of this collaboration."

Stuart Weitzman also has some pretty strappy jeweled shoes for spring and summer. Kick your heels up at his site as well. Here are some of the pretties!

Icerink

Volts

Sandra Choi puts her Jimmy Choo foot down

2006-02-03T00:59:00.000-06:00

Four-inch heels are kickin' (if not flyin' across the boardroom) over at Jimmy Choo. The shoe company famous for its stifled in-fighting is making good on its rep.

At the center of the dolled-up drama is Choo's polished head designer, Sandra Choi (niece of the original Jimmy Choo, who ducked out of the company in 1996). Except, well, you might not know of Sandra's efforts at all, given corporate chief Tamara Mellon claims that it is she who's the the chief designer — and entirely responsible for the collections Choo spits out.

Sure, Tamara.

Sandra, we learn, has been mildly okay with this arrangement. She sticks to the creative realm while Tamara reaps in the Bungalow 8 sightings. Crucial to this arrangement as well is co-chief Robert Bensoussan, who handles the business end of things.

But since Sandra's contract expired in December of 2005, she's wised up: She knows she's talented and is keen to the fact that she's worth a shitload more than she's being paid. What to do? Threaten to quit if her compensation doesn't start reflecting her role in the company. And by "role" we mean "holding the entire company together."

And that, folks, would mean disaster for Jimmy Choo.

From inside the derailing Choo Choo train, we learn:

Sandra feels that she has contributed to the success of Jimmy Choo and had her own attorney negotiating a new contract. Robert Bensoussan doesn't want to pay her.
There is truly no one who can take on the design of the shoes if Sandra leaves and she is using this for her negotiating basis.

And that's only the catfight portion of this whole arrangement.

What's really at stake are the feelings of majority investor Lion Capital (nee Hicks Muse) — the latest in a long list of owners, which included former Vogue accessories editor Mellon herself, as well as a Phoenix Equity Partners, a division of Equinox Luxury Holdings. In November 2004, Lion Capital extended £101 million to acquire the shoe designer. And yet somehow, after all that money was wired over, they weren't exactly aware of the whole situation.

Also, all of the investors in Lion Capital can not know that a company was bought when one of the main assets contracts where up in December.

Needless to say, this could create a problem for Bensoussan, the business brained half of the CEO duo, who may be searching for investors to keep the head of that little company four inches above water.

The bad blood between Sandra and media hog Mellon isn't helping to diffuse the Choi/Choo stand-off. Our insider spills on Mellon's incessant insistence that Choi receive very little media attention:

There is minimal press on Sandra. This is because Tamara has said that Sandra is not allowed to have press. All press is to go to Tamara.

The fact that we can't find pictures of Choi anywhere? Yeah, that might be evidence of such.

We've learned that both parties are knee-high in the negotiations process, and while Choi is certainly enjoying some of the comfort of her current kicks – such as hanging the fact she is chief boss but knows she is worth more than she's being paid for – she's putting her sateen swathed foot down.

"Jimmy Choo knows they can't afford to loose her," claims our insider. Unfortunately, it seems as though they may not be able to afford to keep her either ... what with all that money being poured into Nicole Richie's endorsement deal.

Adidas-Reebok merger joins Nos. 2, 3

2006-02-03T00:56:00.000-06:00

PORTLAND, Ore - When it comes to athletic shoes, the home court advantage has been with Nike.

Rival Adidas has been like a lightweight going into the ring against a well-conditioned heavyweight, trying from Germany to take on the swoosh without budging its bigger competitor in the critical U.S. market.

But Adidas-Salomon AG has just added some marketing muscle with the acquisition of Reebok International Ltd., boosting the combined U.S. share of No. 2 Adidas and No. 3 Reebok to 21 percent - enough to be a real contender, analysts say.

"This clearly, in our opinion, will lead to a much more serious competitive environment than the industry has been exposed to in probably the last five years," said John Shanley of Susquehanna Financial Group.

Shareholders of Canton, Mass.-based Reebok approved the $3.8 billion takeover by a 98 percent margin Wednesday, a day after Adidas won European Union regulatory approval. No antitrust objections were raised by U.S. regulators.

Reebok said Wednesday the companies now expect to close the deal by Jan. 31, a quick conclusion they hope will end the uncertainty that had hurt sales and orders to retailers. Reebok acknowledged three months ago that uncertainty about integration plans had hurt sales, which declined to $912 million in the third quarter of 2005, from $1 billion in the previous year’s quarter.

Adidas spokesman Jan Runau at company headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, said the Reebok headquarters will remain in Massachusetts while Adidas will maintain its separate U.S. headquarters in Portland.

Adidas plans to keep the brand identities separate as well, and focus on expanding Reebok sales in Europe and Asia "where Reebok is relatively small and Adidas is very strong," Runau said.

He also said the combination should save Adidas about $25 million a year in production and supply chain costs within three years.

Shanley said that Adidas Chairman and CEO Herbert Hainer targeted Reebok as part of a deliberate strategy to confront Nike, based in suburban Beaverton.

Runau, however, said the U.S. market was only one consideration in the overall growth plan for Adidas.

"The North American business was only one of the many strategic rationales behind our decision to acquire Reebok," Runau said.

Shanley said Adidas has been surpassing Nike in both Europe and Japan, and its sales have grown in the United Kingdom, its home base in Germany, and in southern Europe, "markets where Nike is either treading water or losing position."

He noted that in Japan in 2005, "for the first time in well over a decade, Nike lost the market share leadership position to Adidas. That’s a heckuva statement, especially because Japan is an extremely important market for Nike."

The combination of Adidas and Reebok gives them about 28 percent of the international market for athletic footwear, nudging them much closer to the 31 percent share of sales Nike has outside the United States, according to figures by Sporting Goods Intelligence.

But the situation in the U.S. market is much different.

In 2004, Adidas had just 9 percent of the athletic shoe sales in the United States while Nike commanded 36 percent - in the market, that accounts for half of all the athletic shoes sold in the entire world.

David Carter, president of the Sports Business Group, said the merger can be viewed in two ways: As a challenge to Nike, or an admission by Adidas and Reebok they could never overtake Nike alone despite years of trying.

Either way, Carter said, Nike is likely to respond with the kind of marketing skills that have made it the largest athletic shoe and clothing manufacturer in the world.

"They’ve seen lot of people come and go, and seen the industry shake out many times," Carter said of Nike. "And every time the industry shakes out they have emerged smarter and stronger."

Nike spokesman Alan Marks declined to comment, other than to repeat what the company has said in the past.

"Our comments have always been that we’re following our own game plan," Marks said.

The Nike "swoosh" logo is instantly recognized around the globe, and its stable of celebrity athlete endorsements from superstars such as Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have helped the company build an enduring image, Carter said.

The Adidas three-stripe logo is familiar but not as closely tied to marquee names, he said.

"For a generation of consumers who have known Nike for being nothing less than their brand, it’s their generation’s Coca-Cola, burned into their consciousness, burned into an entire generation," Carter said. "The same can’t be said for Adidas."

Erich Stamminger, president and CEO of the Adidas brand, has said the German company has no plans to expand its own stable of celebrity athletes, which includes soccer star David Beckham.

But that strategy may change as Adidas begins to compete for more of the U.S. market, said Ravi Dhar, professor of marketing and co-director of the Center for Customer Insights at the Yale University School of Management.

"Nike has a tremendous amount of brand awareness and brand strength," Dhar said. "But Adidas has a very strong history, too. It’s what they call a ‘heritage brand’ - it’s to the history of soccer what Nike is to the history of running."

The acquisition of Reebok could allow Adidas to divide and conquer the two major market segments for athletic shoes and clothing - style and performance, Dhar said.

Reebok could focus on the style segment while Adidas could focus more on performance shoes and equipment to expand its market share with a broader offering of products, he said.

And that could be a major factor in the competition for the U.S. market, where Reebok had outsold Adidas.

"Where Adidas might have trouble getting retail shelf space because they sell less in the United States, now they can ride Reebok’s coattails," Dhar said.

2006-01-12T12:10:00.000-06:00

Nashville-based Genesco Inc. is watching to see if its success at teen-focused Journeys shoe stores will carry over to a spin-off store that targets a slightly older customer, women in their 20s to mid-30s looking for trendy shoes and willing to pay a little higher price than at Journeys.

The concept, called Shi by Journeys, opened on the second floor of the Cool Springs mall last November. It's the only Shi outlet open for business so far, although more are probably on the way.

Its launch puts Genesco alongside other companies experimenting with a slightly older demographic than the retail world's much-loved American teenager. American Eagle Outfitters Inc., for instance, plans a new chain targeting the 25- to 40-year-old crowd with denim, casual clothes and sportswear.

Abercrombie & Fitch is testing a new concept called Ruehl for 22- to 30-year-old shoppers. Gap Inc. plans to open more than 30 Forth & Towne stores by 2007, focusing on the 35-and-up female customer.

Genesco executives are trying to keep the loyalty of the suburban teen Journeys customer as she grows up. Raised on casual clothiers such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Buckle, she gets a little older and is "forced into a department store," said James Estepa, Genesco's senior vice president of retail.

The brands at Shi are similar to those at Journeys — Puma, Converse and Diesel.

Part of Journeys' success has been correctly predicting the popularity of fashionable athletic shoes. A pair of pink Pumas with a gold stripe is more about the look than about a track meet.

But the Shi customer has presumably matured beyond skateboard shoes, which are nowhere to be seen in the new store.

Shoe Shortages

2006-01-12T12:08:00.000-06:00

Shoe prices may rocket and there could be shortages in the shops by next autumn say top retailers such as Tesco and Marks & Spencer. Last summer the High Street was plunged into a ‘bra wars' crisis when trade limits were slapped on imports of lingerie and jumpers. Now similar uncertainty over footwear could spread similar chaos.

Lobbying by southern European countries against imports of shoes from China and Vietnam has led the European Union to consider an anti – dumping tax to penalise exporters who sell goods cheaper abroad than in their home markets. Kevin Hawkins, director general of the BRC, said “Valuable lessons should have been learned from the textile dispute in the summer. The industry would be better served by promoting free access to all markets and not seeking to build higher barriers. If duties are imposed on products, consumers will pick up the bill.” China and Vietnam account for 43 per cent of Britain's £5.5bn footwear market.

"Reebopper" Shoe

2006-01-12T12:00:00.000-06:00

As part of Reebok's "I Am What I Am Campaign", this Reebok Reebopper attempts to cash in on 80s mania and that edgy sensibility the artist was known for. Scott Kobayashi - whose cool new blog Kobayashi5.com is on my daily hitlist - is of the mind that Reebok flubbed because these days, a sneaker's street cred is derived from the street/graffiti scene - not from chi chi fine art. True, the man's dead which always helps matters when it comes to cultural appropriation & success in the marketplace, but I agree with Scott that having a "living legend" from the graffiti scene - such as Zephyr or Doze Green - would have made more sense. RBKCustom.com via Kobayashi5.com

- Lesley Scott

Jimmy Choo forges ahead

2006-01-04T10:40:00.000-06:00

The luxury shoe and accessories emporium founded by Tamara Mellon is forging ahead at a fast pace. After originally having focused on growth within the UK and the US, it is finally turning its attention to Continental Europe, where Jimmy Choo has opened a boutique in Paris.

Chief executive Robert Bensoussan told WWD that the company is planning brand diversification. A lingerie collection is in the planning, as well as beauty products and eyewear, which are being considered “midterm” development projects.
“(Jimmy Choo) is perceived not as a shoe brand, but more like a sexy brand,” said Bensoussan. “It's our moment. We're on a roll. We still have a long way to grow.”

With the opening of the Paris boutique, on the exclusive Avenue Montaigne, the total number of freestanding Jimmy Choo stores amounts to 31. The new boutique is the smallest of the chain and is expected to generate €2 million (£1.37 million) in sales in the first year. “If this works, very quickly we will open a second and possibly a third store in Paris,” said Bensoussan.

Presently, the firm wholesales to a small amount of French stores. Bensoussan expects that the boutique will mainly attract international clients.
The very first sales point in Continental Europe was a boutique in Milan, which opened a year and a half ago. Last week the firm opened a store in Madrid. Jimmy Choo looks set to achieve its target of 50 stores by 2008. Bensoussan also indicated that major distribution deals are in the pipeline for Japan and India.

Stores will open in Washington DC and Bangkok before the end of the year. Next year there will be store openings in San Francisco, Boston, Hawaii, Qatar, Jakarta, Abu Dhabi, Las Vegas and Dubai.

Since being purchased by private equity firm Hicks Muse a year ago, Jimmy Choo is set to realise a sales increase of 35 percent and a 50 percent growth in operating profits in 2005, said Bensoussan. Total sales for the year are expected to reach £50 million. Handbags, which were introduced in 2003, account for more than 15 percent of sales.

www.jimmychoo.com
23 November 2005

Australian Shoe Fair

2006-01-04T10:39:00.000-06:00

Australian Shoe Fair is Australia’s newest independent trade fair for the footwear industry. The inaugural fair in February 2006 will be held at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will boast over 100 Exhibitors and anticipates attendance by more than 2000 footwear retailers. The Australian Shoe Fair will will also be held in Melbourne in August. The Australian Shoe Fair will become an annual event and was developed as a result of demand from suppliers and industry stakeholders for a high quality, industry operated and truly independent footwear fair for the Australian market. The Australian Shoe Fair is strictly a trade only event and is not open to the public. The event enjoys the support of Major Media Partner Footwear News Australia as well as the major retail buying groups.

Australian shoe fair from : Friday 17 February 2006 10am-5pm, Saturday 18 February 2006 10am-5pm , Sunday 19 February 2006 10am-4pm at Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

For further information contact the Organiser Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd
Tel + 613 9654 7773
Email shoe@aec.net.au

China:Oct 23-25, 2006 Shanghai shoe show

2006-01-04T10:23:00.000-06:00

Messe Dusseldorf China Ltd and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd to launch 2006 Shanghai China Shoes, China Shoetec at Shanghai Exhibition Centre from October 23-25, 2006. It will focus emphasizes both domestic and foreign market, and focus on middle-to

-high end products and trendy branded shoes. The newly Shanghai show continues to receive overwhelming response from both trade associations and renowned overseas brand names. Hong Kong Footwear Association and Taiwan Footwear Manufacturers Association have confirmed to organize their pavilions. Portugal Pavilion, which was the first time to join Dongguan China Shoes.
China Shoetec in April 2005 has also expressed great interest at the show. Besides, Betta (Hong Kong), Hugo Score (Hong Kong) and Pura Lopez (Spain) also confirm to participate. To tide in with the classic style of Shanghai Exhibition Centre, specialized halls will be set up. Middle-to-high end fashion, trendy and brand shoes will be showcased in "Modern Hall". Fashion show will be held concurrently. "International Basic Hall" will display various types of shoes and "Trend Walk" will be held there with 3 sessions: "China Fashion" to demonstrate Chinese folk tradition from the three-cun golden lotus shoes (tiny shoes for bound feet), craft shoes, folk custom shoes to today's fashion shoes; "World Fashion" to showcase world's top design footwear including the latest shoe design displayed in GDS; "Design World" to display distinctive and extraordinary shoe design from winner products of Hong Kong Footwear Design Competition and products from Hong Kong Shoes and Bags Designers' Association. The organizers appoint Shanghai International Merchandising Center Company Ltd (IMC) as one of the official supporters on business matching. IMC is an international sourcing promotion organization approved by Shanghai Municipal People's Government. Its development target is to consummate services functions, create excellent environment, build centralized domino effect and dedicate to the construction of Shanghai International Merchandising. Moreover, the organizers will conduct the market survey and study in major cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen etc) and invite buyers from department stores, shopping centers, chain shops and agents to sourcing in the show. To tie in with the good response of exhibitors, the organizers, Messe Dusseldorf China Ltd. and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd also activate the campaign of buyers' promotion (including on-line free registration and special hotel room rate etc) to attend the 2006 Shanghai China Shoes. China Shoetec. The show will occupy the exhibition area of 15,000 sqm with over 300 exhibitors and is expected to attract over 20,000 visitors.

Vienna Minimalisa High Boots

2005-12-22T16:51:00.000-06:00

$4,500

In 1854, Louis Vuitton opened his first store in Paris. A century and a half later, the luxurious French luggage maker is known for far more than his signature monogrammed trunks and purses, and these Vienna Minimalisa High Boots in ostrich leather prove it. The boots are part of Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter 2005/06 collection. For more information, call 866 VUITTON or visit www.louisvuitton.com.

Bottega Veneta

2005-12-22T16:46:00.000-06:00

$1,140

The snakeskin on this shoe transforms it from an everyday staple to the prima donna of your shoe rack. It comes from Bottega Veneta's Fall/Winter 2005/06 collection, and the roomy toe, ankle strap and graceful heel make this one star worth the investment. For more information, call (212) 371-5511 or visit www.bottegaveneta.com.