This season Malone Souliers gives us a classic chic western look with these amazing Daisy booties. The vibe these boots give is a combination of a cowboy meets Moulin Rouge. The Daisy boot is a Western style heel with an added whimsical twist, covered in lustrous velvet with pull tabs trimmed in soft leather. The sharp stiletto 100mm heel and sleek pointed toe are a perfect finishing touch.
We are loving that velvet is the look of Fall heels this year. These Charlotte Olympia platform Fabulous sandals are covered in pink velvet with a sky-high 145mm heel. They also feature a contrasting gold-tone ankle strap with a side buckle fastening, plus crossover straps to the front with a decorative triple bow. We would pair these chic sandals with our favorite silk crepe de chine dress or for a more haute look, some skinny jeans and stretch-knit tank.
Aquazzura’s Lily Of The Valley mules are designed with a blooming floral appliqué along the open toe. They are made in Italy from soft suede with a 105mm stiletto heel. They will be the perfect heel to complete chic summer looks this season. Style them with cotton wide-leg pants & sequined tulle top.
According to Francesco Risso, inspiration for the Spring 18 collection came from “two English gardens as seen by Tim Burton . . . with candies”. We can imagine how playing into this fantasy creates such wild, artsy and fun designs we continue to see each season. These loafer pumps are made from scrumptiously soft velvet in a rich magenta or royal blue hue. They give retro vibes with their block 95mm heel and square toe. We would stick with pieces from Marni to pair these heels with. Our favorites: pleated skirt, wide-leg trousers & printed midi dress.
We’re currently receiving some form of disciplinary action. It involves complete submission to a squad of ready-for-fashion-battle shoes –and you’ll be answering the call of duty soon too, once you get your eyes on them. Together, let’s salute the Gianvito Rossi Fall/Winter 2016 collection –our new shoe heroes.
Rossi’s latest line of footwear is an homage to French and British military uniforms (along with its signature Italian craftsmanship, of course). Adorned with rich hues and regal embellishments, ankle boots and sandals are strikingly commanding –but with a feminine flair that screams elegance –perfect for the lady bosses and the style savants who are ready to conquer the world this fall.
The collection is sharp and striking –reminiscent of the richly decorated uniforms of the Navy. The Augusta is a velvet gem. Blue, gold and garnet embroideries decorate the sexy stiletto sandal, while the midnight blue Miral bootie brims with fit-for-royalty details such as shiny gold buttons and satin red piping.
The sensual shape of the slip-on loafer might just make you give your classic black pumps a long break. The Moret features a high vamp d’Orsay with naked sides, and a thin 105 mm stiletto heel. Your new power shoe, perhaps?
Moret d’Orsay velvet pump with high-rise front; available at MyTheresa and Lane Crawford.
The Vendome Bootie boasts of a cage design that captures the frogging detail of military jackets. It consists of embroidered loops of black suede with gold stitching, creating a fierce yet ultra-feminine finish.
Vendome lattice cage sandal in black suede and gold embroidery; available at Barneys and Montaigne Market.
Mink and lamb shearlings also add a fun and flirty touch to the collection. The Moritz is an eye-popping emerald suede bootie with a fur-covered front and a lace-up detail to the ankle –a gorgeous accent no doubt, to an LBD or a white tee and jeans combo.
Gianvito Rossi’s Fall ’16 collection is an army of bold and powerful footwear that celebrate femininity and relaxed elegance. The only war we now have to fight is: How can we get our hands on ALL these shoes, stat?!
About the author: Romina Tobias is a freelance fashion and lifestyle writer who is also a hopeless shoe-addict. She thinks her 5’4″ height and her love for long walks make her deserving of all the stilettos, pumps, sandals and ballet flats in the world. If only the cupcakes she expertly bakes can be traded in for a new pair (or two, or hopefully, more).
Arriving in soft stretch velvet these boots are a statement way to work the season’s key over-the-knee silhouette. Designed to hug the curves of the leg, and shaped with an almond toe and a walkable 105mm block heel. Create the perfect runway look by layering these boots beneath mid-length skirts or dresses, button-down blouses and sharp edge blazers.
Gianvito Rossi pump | 4″ / 100mm heel | available in red & avocado brown at MyTheresa, and navy at Net-A-Porter for 675.00
Covered in plush velvet in gorgeous shades of red, navy and avocado brown the impeccable Gianvito Rossi pumps will bring a touch of pizazz to your outfits this fall. With a perfect pointed toe and elegant slender heel, they bring a seductive edge to your looks. Pair these heels with cropped piqué straight-leg pants, a pleated silk-chiffon and stretch-crepe dress or wool blend coat.
Zoe Saldana wore GivenchyMarzia sandals to the 2014 Audi Celebration of Emmys Week held at Cecconi’s Restaurant in LA. These heels are from the Fall 2014 collection featuring red & orange velvet, two adjustable ankle-straps plus a 115mm gold pin hybrid heel. Marzia is available in brown suede & mint green leather at LuisaViaRoma.
Lupita Nyong’o wore Paul AndrewShakti pumps to the 86th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. They’re from the Fall 2013 collection featuring ultraviolet velvet and tapered 115mm heel.
She also wore a Christian Dior pink lavender silk sleeveless dress with a knee-length skirt and dusty orange floral print from the Spring 2014 collection.
Jerome C. RousseauFlicker pump| 120mm | shop in velvet floral/blue velvet/black suede at Avenue32, dotted red suede at Bloomingdale’s or purple suede at Shoescribe
This is one of my favorite styles from Rousseau’s Fall ’13 collection and we first spotted the beautiful floral-printed velvet style (with a glitter cap-toe!) on Roxane Mesquida during Paris Fashion Week. They feature a new thorn-inspired heel, sleek pointed-toe, curved back and contrast cap-toe. Half sizes are available.
