Disney’s new movie about the fairytale Rapunzel is called Tangled and debuts late November. I love how the artists use her hair as a creature itself. Watching the trailer I was thinking about shoes (surprise, surprise) and also thought that her hair reminded me of Alexander Wang’s crazy long goat fur boots. I began seeing that hair and fur are a very popular embellishment on both pumps and boots this season.
Featured boots:
(from left to right, top to bottom)
1. Chrissie Morris Claudia black calf with Alpaca fur bootie; similar style available online at Kirna Zabete
2. Yves Saint Laurent goat hair platform pump; available online at Colette
3. Lanvin fur cuff python pump; available online at Neiman Marcus
4. Dolce & Gabbana mixed fur boot; available online at Stylebop
5. Giuseppe Zanotti jeweled fur cuff boot; available online at Bergdorf Goodman
6. Christian Louboutin Toundra fur boot; available online at Bergdorf Goodman
7. Alexander Wang Polina goat fur boot; available online at Net A Porter
I got my first peek of Chrissie Morris’ Fall 2010 collection from a email list I subscribed to from my favorite shoe store at the Wynn Encore called InStep. The exotic textures Chrissie uses like stingray, python and iguana are so striking. I’m in love with the fun platform boots featuring Mongolian, alpaca and squirrel furs. Olivia Palermo was recently spotted wearing Chrissie Morris to Berlin Fashion Week & I hope more celebrities wear her designs! You can find a couple styles from this Fall 2010 collection at Kirna Zabete, and Blue & Cream.
Click here to see Chrisse Morris’ Spring | Summer 2010 Collection.
Olivia Palermo was spotted wearing the Chrissie Morris for Michalsky sunburst python heels last night at Berlin Fashion Week. Chrissie Morris is one of my favorite designers, so I’m very happy to see her work on the red carpet!
You can find these heels for purchase on the Michalsky online store.
Last week when I stopped in at the InSole store at the Wynn, Las Vegas I asked the sales associate Tony if they go through inventory quickly. He said most visitors don’t even make it down to their store (it’s a tad hidden). Tony also mentioned that if people are willing to spend $500+ for new shoes they usually go for the red soles = Christian Louboutin. I love Christian Louboutin. He is genius and his work is brilliant. However if you’re only looking for the red soles, you’re missing out other amazing designers! Here’s a quick list of designers to check out:
He’s the creative director for Roger Vivier and his spring collection is filled with an array of textures including leather, suede, silk, elastic, patent leather and more. See his spring collection here.
Ruthie isn’t exactly new to the shoe world, her brand has been around since 2006. However, the candy colors, encrusted heels are always refreshing and cheerful. See her spring collection.
Camilla also launched her shoe collection in 2006 and is in charge of shoe design for Matthew Williamson. Her signature “saw” soles and bold designs have gained extreme popularity last year.
Charlotte is a relatively new designer based in London. Her designs have also been catching a ton of popularity this year from celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Moss. We’re told Charlotte’s new website will be up soon. Until then you can find her designs on LUISAVIAROMA & Net-A-Porter.
Paris based Raphael Young was taught how to design shoes by his uncle Alexandre Narcy who designed for Yves Saint Laurent. His shoes are described as “hard rock couture, sexy, edgy, strong shoes with an attitude”. View his spring collection here.
Elizabeth Olsen has been the Creative Director at Tommy Hilfiger and designed for Calvin Klein, Bulga, Nine West, Jodi Arnold MINT, and many others. Olsenhaus uses alternative, sustainable and renewable plant-based and man-made, non-animal material. They are 100% vegan: no leather, fur, wool or silk is ever used.
Have a favorite that’s not on the list? Leave a comment:
I love Chrissie Morris’ spring – summer 10′ collection. She is a British based designer and her collection is amazing. The colors are earthy but rich. She used unique fabrics like stingray and python creating succulent texture. It’s the architecture, lines and piping which visually mesmerize the eyes. Visit her site here.
