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We’re just coming off a long week of neutral-coloured clothes on the runway at Paris Fashion Week and even though those camel-hued clothes aren’t in stores for fall, I already feel like I need a dose of the brights. These sandals are only $20 at Old Navy (oldnavy.ca) and perfect for a little orange aid.
Photography: Bag and shoe by Carlo Mendoza; Jewellery by Christopher Stevenson
Accessories have been big catwalk news for the past few seasons. Think of the giant statement necklaces introduced two years ago, or last fall’s over-the-knee boots. One of this spring’s most talked-about pieces was a pair of alien-like shoes from Alexander McQueen–though to eyes that hadn’t seen them in a while, the season’s clutch of clogs seems just as outrageous. We’re putting the spotlight on spring’s best extras with our debut Accessories Guide. We?ve got a lineup of clutches, clogs and crystal-clear jewellery, plus we talk to industry insiders about fresh trends, names to watch and more.
These Steve Madden T-strap sandals ($50, brownsshoes.com), with their rich suede look, done in a happy pink hue, will take me from winter into spring. And at over 60 per cent off I won’t be worried about my slush fund getting frozen.
The Steve Madden shoe (left) and the Balenciaga
After being sued by Alexander McQueen this fall for copyright infringement, Steve Madden is looking at another lawsuit, this time from Balenciaga. The house alleges that Madden copied the now famous Lego-inspired shoe from Balenciaga’s Fall 2007 collection. Madden’s pair sold for US$99.95 to the French brand’s US$4,175.
The news lead National Post columnist Nathalie Atkinson to point out on her Twitter feed that Balenciaga has had some looks in recent seasons that bear suspicious resemblance to the work of other designers. Read the rest of this entry »
Photography by Katie Ennis
When the Fall ’09 collections debuted, I drooled over the rich satin folds at Balenciaga, especially an indigo and black skirt–traditionally a tricky shade combo. These pleated satin flats from Urban Outfitters ($32, visit urbanoutfitters.com) are an effortless way to try out the combination and add sheen to basic holiday black. They also come in burgundy, black and a peach that will carry you into spring. Now if only my party date was half as handsome as Nicolas Ghesquière.
Famed egomaniac and ex-Smith’s frontman Morrissey is collaborating with Stella McCartney on a shoe collection. The drama king is as equally animal-friendly (but far more outspoken) as McCartney—so it only seems appropriate that the two Brits would bond over the need for a leather-free shoe line. Read the rest of this entry »
Thierry Mugler's Rosemary Rodriguez. Photography by Peter Stigter
Thierry Mugler Womenswear may be back on the runway next year. Creative director Rosemary Rodriguez, who has been designing Mugler menswear, just showed a mix of new and archived pieces during Russia’s Volvo Fashion Week, sparking rumors that she’s prepping for a RTW show. [FWD]
Giorgio Armani has been hinting at retirement. He told reporters in Moscow, “I’m already organizing staff who will continue my work.” The designer was ill with hepatitis earlier this year and reorganized the management of his company lessen his workload. “Of course I am not eternal, there comes a time when you must hand it over.” [The Cut] Read the rest of this entry »
Fall’s vibrant footwear combats the coming cold-weather blahs. Which pair do you like best?
From left: BALENCIAGA Fall 2007, PRADA Spring 2008, CHANEL Fall 2009. Photography by Peter Stigter.
Like a shoe paparazzo, Toronto’s beloved Tommy Ton of Jak & Jil captures some of the world’s most beautiful heels in action. Zillions of women devotedly visit the site to catch glimpses of the worldly lives these shoes lead. If you are a footwear cyber-gawker you’ve probably noticed a new breed of heels has been on the streets over the last few years. Remember the gun heels by Chanel? The tea cup and Baroque heels from Miu Miu or the Balenciaga Sportiletto? Not only are the silhouettes outrageously sculptural, the new shoes have also reached obscene heights–last fall, Christian Louboutin told The Wall Street Journal that he was planning on releasing an 8-inch platform this year. Read the rest of this entry »
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