Although heels have been synonymous with elegant women’s footwear for some time now, men originally wore them—and they were practical! The Persian cavalry—the largest in the world by the end of the 1600s—wore heeled boots on horseback because the heels could steady their feet more easily in stirrups (think: cowboy boots). When the Persians went …
Recently Carol posted about one of her favorite things, Givenchy’s Chain-Link Boots. I fell in love with them too, but I prefer the taller version. Then I began to notice chain details and embellishments on other shoes and even bags. Now I’m not talking about chain straps one associates with Chanel and Stella McCartney bags, …
Armani Markdowns on men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories from Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Collezioni, and Armani Jeans. Credit cards only. In Progress through Wednesday, November 19th. Sat—Sun 9:30am—6:30pm, Mon—Tues 9:30am—7pm, Wed 9:30am—5:30pm. 317 West 33rd Street New York, NY 917-562-2140 GIII Apparel Group Discounts on men’s, women’s and children’s apparel. There will be …
Bill Reid will open a second New York City store on Friday November 14th in the West Village at 94 Charles Street. It is the brand’s eleventh freestanding shop in the United States. “Our second New York City store will house what is essentially a highly curated assortment of our collections,” Billy …
The thing I’m loving today and can make me happy for the year are these Givenchy Laura Chain-Link Ankle Boots. I don’t mean the version with the gold chain, nor in the crocodile stamped patent leather, but I love the purity of the smooth leather version, with the gigantic polished silver chain. These boots are …
