Footwear collections from Jenni Kayne are a great success; the best fashion critics, magazines and simply connoisseurs praise her talent and fruitful work. So, I think it is high time to get to know with her new collection for Spring - Summer 2010.

This ankle boot features a peep toe, a steady heel and an unobtrusive buckle. The front part of the booties is trimmed with leather ruche. Suede and leather create an awesome effect. The upper part is girdled with a wide leather strap that seems to gather folds of ruche together. The ankle boots come in a limited edition. Black suede makes the shoe model perfect not only for work or a walk but for any party as well.

As spring is already coming, all of us will soon have a chance to put on some new and sexy shoes. Why shouldn’t we try any offer from Jenni Kayne?

In continuation to the topic of Haute Couture shoe collections for Spring – Summer 2010 with Christian Dior shoe line already discussed, I would like to present you now a haute couture shoe collection from Jean Paul Gaultier. The collection of the master claims to be the most exquisite one at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. It is this collection where you can see the most extravagant items: from Mexican sombreros to brutal metal bracelets girdling a foot. Well, let’s have a good look at the collection.

As well as outfits, shoes presented by Jean Paul Gaultier appeared to be very diverse and extravagant. For example, high cowboy boots were paired with puffed dresses, slacks or sexy leotards.

The same cowboy style you can see in shoes with T-shaped strap and ethnic print. The cowboy shoe models caused a lot of discussion. Some fashion connoisseurs consider them to look very brutal with no allusion to femininity. Other fashion lovers claim the shoes to be quite extravagant and unique. As for me, I have always put my heart to ladylike, elegant and exquisite items, so these shoes are obviously not for me. And what about you? Would you wear them and with what?

What is really worth mentioning it is vivid colors of the shoe models from Jean Paul Gaultier. Green has become the basic color decision. Green tints there are almost in every model. That is quite clear, the designers seemed to think about freshness and green nature of summer. You can see in the collections diverse shades of green – the green of young leaves, bright green, lose green and emerald green. Another basic color decision presented in denim sets is deep blue.

Motton blue heels with braiding attract attention of everybody. They seem to be made of leaves, and perfectly go with evening dress.

Another extravagant shoe presented in the collection is a peep toe made of satin. They remind modern days rather than the past epoch. They look awesome featuring smooth satin to cover a platform and go along a foot to a heel part where you can see a coquette bow. And now look at the heel, its curved shape and smooth lines create both sexy and tender image. The peep toes are made in different colors from deep blue to warm chocolate. As for me, the collection from Christian Dior affirmed high status of the brand one more time.

Who have made it up that boots and booties are good only for cold seasons? Actually, nobody has ever affirmed the idea. On the contrary, now we have a shoe designer who has decided to face the unfair opinion and turn it upside down. I am talking about Gianni Barbato who has got tired of centuries old stereotypes and presented in his new shoe collection a mixture of all seasons. Let’s take a look at some shoe models presented in the collection.

The line comprises a vast range of booties and boots designed specially for warm weather. You can see here a designer decision that brings a shoe industry to a whole new level. This concept is hard to accept because we have got used to traditional shoe models and styles. That is why Gianni Barbato shoes have become a revolution in its sphere. Besides, there are shoes in the collection that can be considered real works of art. Let’s take, for example, these boots - sandals. They combine black laces, sheer material reminding a veil that girdles a leg tightly. What is more, the boot features a beautiful, unusual gilded heel and a platform. The toe and heel part are also cover with gilded material that goes along the leg up to the upper part. Gianni Barbato’s imagination can work miracles - the designer did not confine himself to unprecedented design but added extravagant details creating a real work of art.

Another shoe model that can be exposed at the art gallery is elegant booties. They feature the same futuristic platform with amazing heel as the previous model. But it is black and not girdled. The bootie has no bright colors and fancy details. It is elegant, strict, and sophisticated. Delicate embroidery goes along the whole surface creating beautiful pattern. I swear that I have never seen anything like this before.