The Mystery of Balenciaga Architectural Shoes
| The name of Nicolas Ghesquière is known for each fashion connoisseur. The main designer of Balenciaga, he is called a guardian angel of the brand. Nicolas has been worked for Balenciaga foe over 10 years now, but his every collection is unique and impressive. The last shoe collection of the master represents a mixture of retro and futurism. In the result we can see modern and architectural shoe models. |
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| What I noticed first of all is light spring color scheme. I was really amazed by it because the overwhelming majority of designer for some reason offer gloomy fall colors in their spring collections. Nicolas Ghesquière made his shoes bright and varicolored, which makes them stand out of the crowd. On the whole such shoes have a fresh and vanguard look. |
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| The second detail that drives attention is that architectural heels and futuristic platforms are combined with the trends of the previous decades. Look at the nose, lacing, material – they make me think of granny’s booties. I see it as an original and vanguard idea, as a bold challenge to traditional tendency and look. Not every modern fashion designer can afford doing this. I cannot but mentioning extravagant shape of the heels. Looking at them I tend to think about kid’s construction set. They feature several layers, each one of different color. To tell the truth, I love the idea. Some shoe models are trimmed with plastic or leather details. In my point of view, the collection from Nicolas Ghesquière is ideal for spring. It will definitely have a great success. |
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Massive Shoes from Proenza Schouler
| Proenza Schouler brand is known for its extravagant style and extraordinary shapes. Each designer decision causes a wave of arguments. Due to Proenza Schouler shoes’ peculiarity, lots of women do not dare even try them. However, there are multiple fans of the brand who may appreciate work of the designers. Recently Proenza Schouler presented a new shoe collection that features massive heels and soles, brutal look and stylish design. I would say, the collection is aimed to the boldest fashion lovers. |
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| When I look at these shoes, I tend to think about something wild and savage. My imagination pictures that it is quite possible that primitive men used to wear shoes made of animals’ leather. However, they did not have such modern technologies as modern people have, so my imagination seems to trick me. Today, savage motives have become one of the most popular trends of the season to come. And Proenza Schouler designers decided not to miss the opportunity and use it in their new shoe collection. |
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| The variety of materials the shoes are made of impresses. Designers used different combinations of materials – smooth leather of natural tones, pattern reptile leather painted in diverse colors, or even patent-leather shoes. Designers add buckles and rivets for special chic. There are some shoe models with leather straps thoroughly wickered. Such footwear looks super extravagant and unusual. |
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| Heels and soles here are also worth mentioning. Heels are wide and massive with a curved shape. Platforms are high and in some shoes are trimmed with suede or other fabric of the same color as the whole shoe surface is covered. As a result, the shoes look great. They are the right choice for bold and decisive girls who love to stand out of the crowd. The problem is what to wear with such a shoe? |
S/S 2010: Ballet Flats from Marc Jacobs
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Recently I have realized that it is almost a year since we talked about summer shoe collections. Looking back at those shoe lines I see a huge difference in designer decisions from collections they offer this summer. But there is still an exception. Nothing seems to be more popular than simple but charming ballet flats. And today I suggest that you take a look at Marc Jacobs version of a ballet flat for Spring – Summer 2010. The designer presented a ballet flat made of suede in black color. It features classic round toe and a very low heel that is almost invisible. Its design is simple - surface of the shoe is trimmed with fancy adornment details. To adorn a ballet flat Mark Jacobs has decided to use multicolor pastes. Sometimes pastes look excessive and obtrusive, but here it is all right. The little multicolor pastes form on the toe part an image of a mouse - a funny face, ears and a tail. I would say, the result looks quite fancy and childish. Such shoes are a perfect decision for young girls who still love to feel kids. |
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The greatest advantage of the ballet flats is a combination of style and comfort. You may wear them at a small party with friends, or use them for everyday wear. The ballet flats can be paired with jeans or black short dress. What is more, every club goer will definitely enjoy them – you can dance the whole night and so not suffer from foot ache. |
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And the last but not the least, we only have a price of the novelty to mention. The ballet flat designed by Marc Jacobs and featuring a funny mouse on it cost as much as $ 280. Is the flats worth this sum of money or not, it is up to you to decide. Good luck! |
Gianni Barbato S/S 2010: Summer Boots
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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. |
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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.
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