Shoe-per Woman. Hear. You. Roar.

October 10th, 2008

Activate. Sexy. Shoes.

Yes, strap them on. Your utilitarian-turned-über-useful elastic-strappy fall shoes and winged-inspired pumps on heels will help you leap tall buildings and fight the bad-guys while looking good to boot! Designers MARY-KYRI, Gigi Favela, Claudio Merazzi, Hollywould, Gil Carvalho, and others answered the call with some kick-@$$ shoe styles! We’ve also just posted our latest “shoe-per heroine” video to our YouTube/shuzsociety page!

Sergio Rossi “Naomi”

a shoe-shoppers guide to the galaxy

Marky’s in Chicago is for excedss: 3919 Linderman, chicago 60613,Tel: 773 248-1500

George Miu, 112 North Sixth Street, Brooklyn
Le Storck Griffe (no formal address or phone, but located behind the Spanish Church): the head of the Monagasque tourist Board, Maguay Doyle, shops there and wears the results in New York.

How many shoes are in YOUR closet?

August 15th, 2008

Just how many shoes are in YOUR closet? Well, if you are shoe designer Beverly Feldman there’s enough to fill a museum! Teetering in at more than 1,500 pair, Miss Bev began her collection when she started her career in the footwear biz more than 30 years ago.

The museum, located in the south of Spain, focuses on highly embellished footwear, boasting both vintage and new examples, including Native American, Indian, African, French, late 19th century Chinese beaded and embroidered shoes, and a pair of exceptionally rare Western style Chinese shoes made for bound feet, which measure a mere 4”.

The museum also includes a Beverly Feldman wing with highlights from her 40 year career in the footwear industry. Additional samples from Beverly’s museum may be found in the Dutch Leather and Shoe Museum located in Waalwijk, Netherlands, and Shoe Icons; Virtual Shoe Museum in Moscow, Russia. For more information on what Miss Beverly is into, check out her “designer page” in our shopping guide.

The shoe designs of Carolina Pagano

The designer behind Carolina Pagano:
A shoe admirer since childhood Carolina Sadowski, called “Carola” by close friends and family, has always been intrigued by the construction of shoes, the manufacturing of heels, the materials, colors and shapes used in every pair she has acquired throughout her years.

With extensive knowledge of the fashion business (she served as Director of Operations for Tufi Duek International in Brazil after only eight months at the design house), and the desire to create something uniquely Brazilian with character and essence, Sadowski has launched a luxury shoe brand called Carolina Pagano—a combination of the designers name and the Italian last name of her maternal grandmother.

A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Carolina married and moved to the US, where she began her research to transform her dream of launching of her own collection into a reality. Armed with perfectionism and curiosity, Carolina enters the shoe business with the eye of an expert, manufacturing pieces that reflect her style and are a perfect blend between the high quality she is accustomed to and the sensuality of her homeland.

What is your design philosophy?
“It starts with designing things that I would like to wear myself,” offers Sadowski, “then I search for my inspiration in the natural beauty of Brazil, the forests, the fauna, the colors of Brazilian precious stones. I like to observe the way sophisticated and contemporary women carry themselves, their attitude and their creativity when putting things together when they get dressed.”

Design style in 5 words:
Sophisticated, chic, modern, sensual, edgy.

Why shoes?
“I chose to design shoes because I like the fact that a shoe can change an outfit even when you are wearing jeans and a white t-shirt,” says Sadowski. “I have loved fashion as far back as I can remember. When I discovered that I could go to University to study fashion and become a professional in this business, I knew there was nothing else in the world that I would rather do.”

The spring 2009 collection:
Of her first collection Sadowski admits, “I am enthusiastic about the way the market reacted so positively to our collection and the styles, so far. There is big trend of wearing flats now–a–days. We tried to bring the embellishments used in our high heels to the flats, making them more special.”

A sneak at fall 2009:
“With details like trims of bronze leather, gold buckles and a jewel-colored palette, adorning each pair with a special touch,” Sadowski says, “It’s like jewelry to the feet!!” Fall 09 for Carolina Pagano is about the eclectic beauty of Brazil. Sadowski found inspiration in the country’s exotic and natural beauty to create a collection of flats, platforms and heels, handmade in the most exquisite materials. Always attentive to the details and embellishment of each pair, she brings the shine of Brazil’s gold and precious stones to each shoe.

What do you really wear?

August 26th, 2008

I have looked at some very sexy looks so far this fall. These shoes as fun and exciting as they are can’t be everybody’s everyday shoes. So when the shopping has to be done or someone has to be picked up and dropped off at practice there are but a few shoe lines that stand out as fashion and comfort. Robert Clergerie of Paris has been doing it for years and this seasons’s collection might be one of his best!! The shoes are soft suede leather or calf upper on unique bottoms that give fashion comfort a good name. Some designers are into Cruel shoes. Clergerie has empathy for the miles some of you put on each day. Fun yes Cruel No!
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CO-OP Barney’s New York

June 30th, 2008

Winged Princess two-toned metallic leather peep-toe pump with a collared throat and 90mm stacked heel. Pewter/Gold. $365

The design due behind Due Farina and Le Due

Who They Are: One and One make Three — Due Farina is the collaborative effort of Parson’s art college friends Marina Rosin and Fabiana Rigamonti. Add Marina’s husband Leon who heads up their showroom and production efforts in Williamsburg, NY, and you have Due Farina.
What’s In a Name?: Due (pronounced doo-ay) means two, and Farina is a combo of both Marina and Fabiana.
What They Do: Perfectly (and playfully) mix design elements and innovative materials in unexpected ways. Made in Milan, the Due Farina collection combines worldly creativity with the craftsmanship of fine Italian-made footwear.

Inspiration: Proprietary heels and contemporary styling mark a pair of Due Farina’s. Fall boasts a luxurious Russian countryside flavor by mixing the rustic elements of cottage life brought out by the style mavens who holiday
there.
What’s New?: For Fall 07, a Brazilian-made collection is introduced. Called Le Due, this line allows for a modern approach to footwear design in terms of materials and shapes, but at a moderate price point. (See our Trend Gallery)After more than a year of research, hard work, shuffling after factory closings, Marina jokingly offers, “we learned Portuguese real quick.”

Biggest Qudos: Due Farinas have been featured in the pages of Elle, Nylon, Lucky
and WWD Accessories.
Season’s Best: Anamatronic and Matronic Mary Janes and booties in vintage brown, adorned with platinum hardware.
Still Hot: The Marcello boot.
Next: The Cynthia O’Connor showroom, who also reps Kooba and Botkier, has picked up their collection. Haven’t heard of them? You probably know the classic black Kate Spade with tiny triangular silver logo that the O’Connor team put it on the map. And speaking of bags, for spring be on the lookout for Due Farina’s and Le Due’s kitchy and dressy bags that will work back with your favorite styles.

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