Unique Shoe Designs By Briton Antonio Berardi And Viktor & Rolf
Briton Antonio Berardi designed these, well, interesting shoes. He said, "When you walk, it is almost on tiptoe. You look really dainty." Well apparently Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman and Victoria Beckham all agree. They all already have a pair!
I like unique shoe designs, though functionality is hugely important. I mean, you WALK in shoes. I dont know about tip-toeing around all night long (thought I imagine it would do a lot to work those calf muscles!). Definitely wouldnt wear these for a night drinking and dancing. More like tip-toe from the car to a seat, and back.
These, by Viktor & Rolf are also unique, however much more wearable. From the Fall 2008 collection, these are so "Like A Virgin", and I simply LOVE them!
Spoiled Stripper Wins Oscar, But Not My Affections
Juno was an awesome movie, and I am happy that Diablo Cody won her Oscar.
That being said, what's up with her being such an ingrate when it comes to the one of a kind million dollar shoes Stuart Weitzman was so generous as to make for her? And that HE claims she assisted him in designing? A stripper writes one script, and suddenly she has an Oscar and thinks: I wont WHORE OUT his MILLION DOLLAR SHOES?!?!?
Polished gold metal and multicolored enamel Engraved skull, snake, and flowers Moonstone gemstone at center Inset strass crystals Opening measures 0.6"; height is 1.5" Made in Italy
Oversized rounded plastic frames Tinted lenses Inset gold metal rim around lenses Tom Ford logo etching on left frame Plastic arms with polished gold metal inserts at temples Tom Ford logo plate inlaid on both arm ends (front and back) 100% UV protection Case included Temple length: 110 mm Lens: height 53 mm; width 60 mm Hinge to hinge: 130 mm Made in Italy
Smooth grained leather Fine topstitching Contrast leather patches throughout Aged brass hardware Squared toe Lace placket with hexagonal grommets Leather band over vamp with adjustable buckle closure Smooth grained leather lining and insole Leather sole with rubber heel patch 5.25" leather-covered heel with 1" platform Made in Italy
Couture Cult flipped over this line by artist Mathieu Missiaen (Ndeur). The Paris born Toronto native began his line when a local Toronto shop recruited him to paint a wall in their store. After checking out his work, they came to him with their idea: paint his designs on their stock of sneakers. When they sold out only a few weeks later, they gave him another shot with a stock of vintage shoes. We were inspired enough by him and his art to do our very first interview!
(CC) How did you get started doing art? What is your favorite medium? (MM) Canvas and oil, I started 4 years ago.
(CC) What different types of art do you do besides the graffiti on the shoes? Street art? Painting? Design? Music? (MM) A lot of painting , customisation , furniture design , inside decoration, show orgnisation, web design , graphic design , almost everything around picture and space in fact.
(CC) How do you feel about response your shoes have gotten so far? (MM) Just crazy , I just start 4 month ago , and i've now (got shoes selling in) 6 shop around the world (berlin , helsinky , toronto , montreal, tel aviv ,athen) and a lot of new proposition , media feedback...
(CC) I read you are coming out with a t-shirt line. What can we expect from it? Will the designs be similar to what you paint on the shoes? Will the shirts be handpainted as well, or screenprinted? (MM) In fact t-shirts were just a try , I don't really want to keep doing that.
(CC) What do you see happening in the future with your art in general, and in specific in regard to fashion? Do you plan on designing a clothing line? Will there be more than t-shirts and shoes available from you at any point? (MM) I've got a lot of idea's but don't plan anything at all. I just want to enjoy what's happening right now, try to work as much as possible and participate to a lot of different project right now (flyers , website , stickers for ipod and stuff, furniture customisation), so I really want to expand a style through everything fashion , graphic , illustration ,decoration , I love everything and I really want to be a multitask artist.
(CC) Will you be linking up with any major brands to get your designs out there on a larger scale? (MM) I don't know, it depends, why not... maybe a little bit afraid of that but yes of course if the project is (interesting), of course!
(CC) How important is fashion to you as an art form? How do you like to dress? Did you plan on mixing your art with fashion all along, or did that randomly come to you? (MM) I really love fashion but I don't attach too much importance in what I wear. No, maybe maybe i'm lying! I'm really into vintage, black t-shirt's with wolf or cheap tiger, classic levis red shoes . But I don't know why but since I began I always worked for fashion designer or myself in fashion, I really take it as a real medium like water color or pastel , it's just a way to do something with my art.
(CC) What kind of music do you listen to? (MM) Mainly electronic music and jazz , this days I want to say DJ Drastik , Institube and Ed Banger (of course, I'm French!) , Chic Corea and Bill Evans.
(CC) What inspires you? What inspires your designs? Who are some artists you love? (MM) I love so much artist and in fact I love everybody who creates , but I've got to say Jean Rustin , Vladimir Velikovich, Caravage , Skwak , 123 Klan , Kid Robot , and in fact a lot of stuff in the street. Simple stuff like the front side of a retro pizza place , or the fashion in the street , Di Genovo , vintage t-shirt's...
(CC) What do you want for the future in regard to your art and career? (MM) Like i said, I really want to be everywhere, but not like some rapper who does fashion and music... but to be respected as an artist in all kinds of medium. I really love everything, so i hope that in a few years I can be famous as an illustrator but also as a decorator or designer.
(CC) What kind of person/style do you create your designs for? Who do you want to see in your designs the most? (MM) Here I've just talked about the shoes but I think that a lot of diffrent people like my work ( I hope :) ) but mainly I think that my main customer are people how go to club's and listen to Justice and buy their clothes at Vallue Village ......fluokidz
(CC) Do you plan to bring your art or designs to stores in LA? (MM) When you do you want?
(CC) Do you plan to sell your work from your website? What can we expect from the site? (MM) Not forever, I think. Here I do shoes but when I go on canvas for example, the process is different because I've got to find a gallery and do an exhibition. I really wish to sell other stuf on this website , and i think the next step is furniture customization .....
I was so truly impressed that I have offered to rep this line in Los Angeles, because I really think it will catch on here! So if you are interested in seeing a line sheet and would like to request wholesale pricing please contact me! I expect to see great things from this guy! And did I mention he is only 25?
"I was born the year Hayley's Comet passed by, hence the name." says Hayley Parker, sole scribbler of H.P. Lovecraft NYC. A woman after my own heart, Hayley customizes Keds and Vans with textile markers, a bedazzler, and interesting embellishments she finds. Her work is beyond cool, and as they are hand created, each pair of shoes is one of a kind. She also takes requests, quipping that one client requested "Mary-Kate on one shoe, and Ashley on the other. Breathtaking!"
Hmm. Okay. Awesomeness! My favorite are the Lichtenstein looking pair! I'm a sucker for Pop Art and one of a kind fashion. I'm not the biggest fan of sneakers, but these are a must have! Gimme.
Last week I went to my local Target to kill some time. I was expecting to pick up some household items, maybe some warm fuzzy socks to wear around the house. I am infamous for the hours I can spend in Target. Wandering the aisles, browsing everything from books to blankets. I made my way through the accessories department. Accessories are just TOO easy to shop for. You don't really have to try them on, and like purses, they always fit. Well, except for rings. Rings don't always come in a whole range of sizes at places like Target.
Anyway, I happened upon the line that Dominique Cohen did especially for Target stores. A jewelry designer that sells her chunky, fun, and sophisticated pieces at high end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, has brought her incredibly "now" style to Target.
I purchased these two necklaces, each for $29.99, and I have been wearing them together. I like that they tie with ribbon. You can adjust the length to go with what you are wearing. I also like to tie one of them with the bow off center so it shows in the front and not behind the neck. It just add's that extra touch of flair.
One is a bunch of chains and ribbon, the other has lace covered "pearls" and ribbon. There is something very "leather and lace" about them. Something hard and yet romantic. I've been wearing them to death!
I then made my way over to the shoe department. To be totally honest with you I was not expecting to find anything there. I seldom do. Once in a while I will find a pair of really cute flip-flops or slippers. So I was pleasantly surprised to find these shoes by Izaac Mizrahi for Target.
Also at $29.99, I felt like I was almost stealing these! I wore them the next day, and I got 3 compliments on them! I couldn't help but whisper "Thanks! They were only $30 bucks! Target! I know! Shhhh!" Mix these with your more pricey pieces and no one will EVER guess you got these great accessories at Target.
And really, that's the key. I firmly believe it is absolutely worth it to invest in your wardrobe. Trust me. But I can only justify dropping $300 on a dress or $500 on a bag, if I average out my expenditures getting some cheaper pieces. It's all about having a good eye. Knowing what "looks expensive", knowing quality when you see it, no matter what the price is. Mix your designer sunglasses with these pieces. Or try them on WITH that $300 dress. No one will know the diff. You could be wearing an outfit that cost less than your watch does, but no one will know if you know how to wear it. How to carry the look you have put together.
Not sure if you know about Gilt Groupe www.gilt.com (the invite only online community providing members access to fashion and luxury brands at sample sale prices) but if you like jewelry and especially John Hardy.....they are holding a John Hardy sale, showcasing pieces from a number of his latest collections....at 40-50%+ off retail on Tuesday, April 1st at 12pm EST (for ONE day only)!
If you want to visit the sale (as well as to join Gilt Groupe) go to this link below: www.gilt.com/Johnhardy
Great pieces and great prices...Just letting you in on my new obsession :)
Not sure if you know about Gilt Groupe www.gilt.com (the invite only online community providing members access to fashion and luxury brands at sample sale prices) but if you like jewelry and especially John Hardy.....they are holding a John Hardy sale, showcasing pieces from a number of his latest collections....at 40-50%+ off retail on Tuesday, April 1st at 12pm EST (for ONE day only)!
If you want to visit the sale (as well as to join Gilt Groupe) go to this link below: www.gilt.com/Johnhardy
Great pieces and great prices...Just letting you in on my new obsession :)
Spring is fast approaching, and it's time to get those pedicures and bring out the spring and summer shoes... The wedge is SO "in" right now, and this is the perfect pair to KICK off the season. By Juicy Couture, they are the perfect daytime shoe, in neutral shades, with a lace overlay on the base. And I absolutely ADORE a lace up shoe. This will look amazing with a pretty dress, or sassy skirt. Even better, I am offering a SALE PRICE:
Compare at $250.00: Couture Cult is selling this shoe for only $149.99! That's like, $100 you are saving, so now there is no excuse not to get that pedicure we were talking about earlier, ladies!
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I work in the fashion industry in Los Angeles. This blog is a place for me to talk about all things fashion and beauty related, hopefully touching on the real art, emotion, and sometimes humor of the industry as a whole.
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