Net-A-Porter worked exclusively with Christian Louboutin to create a curated collection of French Riviera-inspired shoes that feel so right for summer. These white leather Sandale Du Désert sandals were one of the inspirations. They have been made in Italy and topped with gingham canvas ties that wind around your ankle and tie into a pretty bow. The insole provides plenty of cushioning to support the 100mm stiletto heel. The Sandale Du Désert also is featured in beautiful paisley/denim and silk floral print.
Bella Thorne wore Jimmy ChooTartini pumps to the 6th Annual Thirst Gala held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. They’re from the Cruise 2014 collection featuring metallic-finish suede covered in silver pavé crystals and 120mm stiletto heel. Tartini is available in silver & metallic purple at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Kate Hudson attended the Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2014 show held at Théâtre National de Chaillot in Paris wearing suede strappy sandals. These heels feature grey suede, criss-cross front straps, adjustable buckle and 115mm heel. They’re available in nude & blue suede and snakeskin leather at Farfetch.
Outfit Details: Armani Privé Spring 2014 sparkly sequin jumpsuit, silk printed scarf and blue satin clutch.
It’s hard to believe that Giuseppe Zanotti’s twenty year road to success was not paved in stiletto-friendly golden cobblestones. He reminisced to WWD, “I started with stilettos that were superglam, superfeminine and sexy — and the business was a flop. For the first two or three seasons, it was a tragedy.” With the ink still damp on his LMVH partnership and an ever-growing fanbase, it’s hard to envision a fashion world bereft of his sleek and sexy footwear. It makes you want to go into your closet, pick up your favorite Zanotti stiletto – at least four inches high – and feel thankful that we live in an age of sass, verve, and sartorial savviness.
So, how doesGiuseppe Zanotti celebrate twenty phenomenally successful years in fashion? Not with a tell-all book or autobiographical movie, but – as per our expectations from the Italian footwear maestro – with more shoes; a four part delightful capsule collection, to be precise. Taking inspiration from the past while looking to the future is innovative and clever, a way to pay homage to those who were with him at the start of his journey to new coming fans that can’t get enough of his trademark snake embellishments.
With the gorgeously glamorous Spring 2014 collection still fresh in our minds (and hearts, and dreams…you get the picture), we were wondering how those exotic and quintessential Zanotti themes would appear in an autumnal context. If we had any doubts that he still had it (we didn’t, this is hypothetical), they would have been swept away by golden snake-embossed leather slingback stilettos and gotta-look-twice red quilted leather moto heels.
Glitter, suede, and python-embossed leather – oh my! This collection is one to start budgeting for, carrying designs fit for every lifestyle and fashion twist. From the stunning geometric suede and rhinestone-embellished booty to the golden leafy filigree on an open-toed sandal; from the glittery flat boot to the crimson mule; just when you think Zanotti can’t top his last collection, he finds a way to make you lust after a pair of kitten heels. And, really, is that not real power? In addition to the flattering and statement making silhouettes, there is a plethora of dainty silver chains, buckles, calf hair, snake emblems, and gold plating to make sure that one look from onlookers will have them keeling over in envy.
If these designs are any indication of the genius of Zanotti, we can only imagine the adept hand and skill used to craft his 40th anniversary. That’s just around the corner, right?
Gold filigree sandal in black suede embellished with gold leaves embroiderey and clusters of crystals; available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Cut-out black suede sandal with crystal embellished buckles down the side; available at Neiman Marcus
Red velvet sandal with a gold rope chain and crystal encrusted chain link t-strap
Midnight blue velvet ankle-cuff sandal with a leather covered heel and covered platform
Mirrored gold snake-embossed leather slip-on mule sandal with two bands
Silver snake-effect leather slip-on mule sandal with a covered 120mm heel
Black leather sandal with two adjustable buckled straps, armor-like gold-tone plate and silver studs
Black patent leather sandals with a buckled ankle-cuff and silver-tone pin heel
Black suede peep-toe bootie embellished with gold studs and triple wrap-around leather straps
Cutout peep-toe bootie in black suede with wrap-around leather straps and concealed side zip
Bright red suede pointed-toe cutout bootie with a slender buckled ankle-strap; available in red & black suede at Neiman Marcus
Lea Michele wore Robert ClergerieQuimiss pumps to the unveiling of the redesigned Aqua Star Pool in LA. Here’s another peek at her shoes. These Spring 2013 t-strap heels feature pale pink leather with a snakeskin cap-toe and mirrored gold details. Quimiss is available online and (on sale!) at Matches.
She joined Sophia Bush on the white carpet wearing a beautiful rosy pink skirt + gold lace paneled top by Israeli designer Alon Livné. Lea also carried a white patent leather Fendi clutch. Other accessories included Melinda Maria Jaime earrings & Francesca ring, plus EF Collection Diamond Bar ring.
Rachel Bilson is featured in the May 2013 issue of Cosmopolitan wearing Brian AtwoodKarlie plarform sandals. These Spring 2013 sandals feature purple raffia, dark purple leather and laser-cut floral appliqué. Karlie is not currently available online however you can find a similar style at Forward by Elyse Walker and Brian Atwood.
Giuseppe Zanotti Fall 2012 Ankle Boot | 4.3″ heel | buy online at Stylebop for $930
This is one of the few red boots I’ve seen so far this season and they stand out. Plus we really haven’t seen many red calf hair/pony designs since Christian Louboutin’s Fall 2010 collection. These lipstick red ankle boots feature a pointed-toe and patent leather stiletto heel.
Purple suede pointed-toe boot | 4.3″ heel | buy online at Stylebop for $650
Givenchy glitter embellished leather sandal | 4″ heel | available online at LuisaViaRoma for $880 & at Bergdorf Goodman
I’ve had this collection in my mind ever since I saw this beautiful glitter + cork combo in print. Both of these Spring 2012 sandals feature adjustable buckle closures, leather straps and open-toe. The glitter version features suede piping around the edges.
Givenchy pebbled leather sandal | 4″ heel | available online at SSENSE for $990
Nina Dobrev was featured in the February 2012 issue of NYLON wearing Thakoon turquoise cap-toe slingback boots. These boots are from the Spring 2012 collection and listed as one of my favorite shoes for this spring (the ostrich version). I love Nina’s look from head-to-toe including her Jeremy Scott holster belt. Check out more shoes spotted on Nina.
It’s hard to believe that Giuseppe Zanotti’s twenty year road to success was not paved in stiletto-friendly golden cobblestones. He reminisced to WWD, “I started with stilettos that were superglam, superfeminine and sexy — and the business was a flop. For the first two or three seasons, it was a tragedy.” With the ink still damp on his LMVH partnership and an ever-growing fanbase, it’s hard to envision a fashion world bereft of his sleek and sexy footwear. It makes you want to go into your closet, pick up your favorite Zanotti stiletto – at least four inches high – and feel thankful that we live in an age of sass, verve, and sartorial savviness.
