She’s The One: What She Wants This Mother’s Day

5 9 2013
Prada Flower Square Sunglasses, 212 872 2544

Last week mothers Carolina Herrera and Monica Rich Kosann shared their Mother’s Day wish list. This week we asked our buyers and editors to share their top picks  for mom… follow our quick guide to getting her the best. We’ve handpicked a loving selection of gifts that are most in tune with the season’s definitive style. …

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Carolina Herrera & Monica Rich Kosann’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide

5 3 2013
Carolina Herrera & Grandchildren, Northeast Harbor Maine

This Mother’s Day take cues from two of the most stylish mothers we know – Carolina Herrera and Monica Rich Kosann. Mrs. Herrera, mother of four and grandmother of six, and Monica Rich Kosann, mother of two, shared what’s on their Mother’s Day list and family photos with us. Scroll through gallery at right to …

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Giuseppe Zanotti’s Sneaker Kick

4 29 2013
Giuseppe Zanotti Exclusive Sneaker Collection, 212 872 8947

Before he became a shoe designer, Giuseppe Zanotti worked as a DJ during the 80s club scene. This seems to explain the designer’s preternatural knack for sneaker design.  While more recently known for his vertiginous stilettos and, as a few of you may remember, heel-less wedge platforms, the Italian designer also has an extensive collection …

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#GetScattered : Manolo Blahnik

4 24 2013

Shoe designer Manolo Blahnik muses on what it was like to be discovered by Dawn Mello… as well as what it was like to see a suite of Fifth Avenue windows dedicated to his styles.

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Holy Cuteness: Sophia Webster now is on BG.com

4 24 2013
Sophia Webster Mollie Polka-Dot T-Strap Sandal, 212 872 8947

We’ve already established that we take our shoe obsessions seriously. So today we’re taking a moment to appreciate the styles of British designer Sophie Webster.  A once-upon-a-time student of Nicholas Kirkwood, Websters shoes are entirely girly, 100% flirty and buckets of fun.  While her time spent with Nicholas is quite apparent (just look at Sophia’s tie …

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Charlotte Olympia Cosmic Collection

What's Your Sign?

4 16 2013
Charlotte Olympia Cosmic Collection 212 872 8947

In this horoscope-obsessed fashion world, it comes to no surprise that sign-savvy shoe designer Charlotte Olympia-Dellal has dreamed up a collection of slippers inspired by your Zodiac sign.  With each pair featuring your sign, it’s a simple way of proudly exclaiming Hey! I’m a Leo – let me roooooar!! So we’ve studied the stars (and Charlotte’s own …

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How to wear Gladiators when you’re short

The Gladiator Shoe Challenge: first in a two-part series

4 3 2013
Nicholas Kirkwood Gladiator Sandals, 212 872 8947

So a few weeks ago we made a huge discovery: gladiators are a polarizing topic of conversation. Seriously. We had no idea that so many of you would be so passionately against gladiators.  You see, every season it’s our job to identify trends (the process is rather complicated and I wish some sort of MIT-worthy …

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5F x Elle Magazine

Photographed by Dan King, stills photographed by Jens Mortensen, modeled by Hanne Gaby Odiele

3 26 2013
Helmut Lang Print Dress, Joomi Lim Bracelets & Necklaces, 212 872 2843

Look 1: THEYSKENS’ THEORY green manie fluster embroidered coat/dress, $1,895 mint emke ankle boot, $595 Look 2: 3.1 PHILLIP LIM leopard sleeve white sweatshirt, $550 light indigo shredded jean, $525 polly flat clutch, $875 Still 1 (Left to Right): KHIRMA ELIAZOV powder blue babo clutch in watersnake with natural python, $575 THEORY, baby blue enora leather …

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Accessorized: Spring Trends 2013

This Spring, Master The Season

3 15 2013
Shimmering Surfaces, Metallic Finishes and Radiant Stones

The newest collections to arrive are full of vibrant color, textured accents – think second skin and translucent materials – contrasting graphics, and more of the season’s most wanted for Spring. Accessories this season are no exception. We’ve rounded up our shoe, handbag and jewelry best in a new addition to our magazine family, the Spring …

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History of the Manolo Blahnik BB

3 14 2013
Manolo Blahnik BBs, 212 872 8947

Stylist Annabel Tollman calls it the only shoe.  It regularly walks red carpets around the world.  It’s also known as an editor’s staple used in photoshoots.  This is the Manolo Blahnik BB pump.  “I have always liked court shoes, especially with thin, high heels,” said Mr. Blahnik.  ”Suddenly, two years later it was the most successful shoe!  The …

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