Corso Como opens second boutique in Brazil
December 22, 2008
Corso Como, the newish women’s shoe brand, expands its retail reach with a second boutique in Brazil, its country of origin. The brand, which launched in spring 2006, quickly developed a loyal following of women who desire style, innovation, comfort and value supported by eco-friendly packaging (by using recyclable paper on all packaging they save about 2,000 trees per year).
The 450 square foot boutique located at Barra Shopping Sul in Proto Alegre City designed by local architect Stella Coelhon, is beautifully modern and clean. The native Brazilian wooden fixtures, hand silk-screened wallpaper and palette of grays, gold and crème act as a backdrop for the wonderfully colorful and textured collection of Corso Como footwear, bags, belts, jewelry and eyewear.
“Corso Como’s first boutique opened in Spring 2008 in Sao Paulo and has been
thriving from day one,” explains Carlos Kray, CEO of Strada, the parent company of
Corso Como. The brands’ philosophy is to provide beautifully crafted shoes that exhibit fresh innovations in style, impeccable detail and luxurious comfort, and retail from $98 for sandals to $310 for boots.
JANUARY 11 FAB FRIDAY WINNER
December 18, 2008
lisa Ferare “Peace Wedge”
Metallic leather birdcage sandal on suede wedge
Retail: $670
SHOE TALK WITH pixies666 from Oslo, Norway
Q: Why do you love shoes?
A: They always fit even if you should put on weight, they can be what makes a boring outfit look perfect.
Q: What is the worst shoe trend of all time?
A: The ultra large platforms of the 90´s. Those that looked more like truck tires. I had a pair myself.
Q: If you could design the perfect shoe, what features would they have?
A: It would be a platform stiletto that was comfortable and versatile.
Q: Who is your favorite shoe designer?
A: It changes all the time, but there´s a pair from Sonia Rykiel that I want really badly right now!
Q: What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
A: The flats. Can´t bring myself to wear flats.
Q: What is your most favorite shoe trend of all time?
A: I love the wedge cause it can be sky high but easy for most to walk in, but I also love love love the more dominatrix kind of shoes we´ve seen lately.
Loeffler Randall “May Open” pump
December 8, 2008
February 20th, 2008
$430 at Shopbop.com.
Theory “Dani”
December 5, 2008
June 30th, 2008
This is a pretty practical pump. Patent leather pump with almond toe and 3″ leather wrapped heel. Dark Ruby. $300
Via Spiga “Adelle”
December 5, 2008
June 30th, 2008
Almond toe leather ankle bootie with patent cap toe and 3 1/2″ leather-covered heel. Black. $270
Prada bootie
December 5, 2008
July 28th, 2008
Suede tapered-toe oxford bootie with contrasting trim and 110mm cone heel on platform. Heather Cole. $695
Giuseppe Zanotti “I86249″
December 5, 2008
July 28th, 2008
Smooth leather winged bootie with exposed tip-stitching and caftan detail on 3 3/10″ stacked heel. Cuoio. $650
Georgina Goodman “Halle 3″
December 4, 2008
July 28th, 2008
You Fly Girl! Metallic peep-toe pump with ruffled vamp and carved stiletto heel. Gold/Black. $785
Alejandro Ingelmo “Off the Wall” pump
December 4, 2008
September 22nd, 2008
Alejandro Ingelmo “Off the Wall-3” croc-embossed pump takes it home. It feels like 4” but it’s a FULL 5 ½” heel atop a 1 ½” platform. Ruby Red metallic. $692
DAVIS by Ruthie Davis “Stanley”
December 4, 2008
September 22nd, 2008
DAVIS by Ruthie Davis “Stanley” patent leather pump reaches new heights with its nuts-and-bolts. 1” covered platform and 4 ½” high-shine stiletto heel. Black. $775
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