Statement heels aren't quite out of the picture yet according to Danish designer Nina Hjorth, who's just launched a taster of her forthcoming collection to widespread acclaim from the fashion press.
The Royal College of Art graduate and former freelancer for Nicholas Kirkwood is to unveil a capsule collection she's designed for Kurt Geiger next month. I'll be watching with interest to see how her bold, angular designs translate into a high street range, but since KG have been on such an experimental tip recently, I can them giving the designer free reign to let her imagination run riot. I particularly love the high-gloss pink ankle boots with their mini zip and am expecting to see some neat variations on this style for Autumn/Winter.
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Make like a lion and hunt down these zebras as fast as you can, because I can already tell that these new sandals from Offices are bound to be a huge hit! Combining the huge summer styles of animal-print and gladiator, they're a fusion of trends that actually works, and the black and white of the zebra will make them a highly versatile piece of summer wardrobe glue. For the less trend-driven, they're also available in a rainbow of colours and metallics, all priced at £40 at Office.
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On Shoewawa's recent outing to Moda In Pelle towers, we were wowed by the label's new collection of ultra-long boots. All of the styles shown here come up above the knee and are made from soft suedes that can be rolled down easily to adjust height.
Being a sucker for glam, I was instantly drawn to the 'Zaria' boot shown far right, which is spangled with star-like silver studs - a galaxy on your legs! Ideal for winter sparkle. So keep your eyes peeled for more sexy styles from this label that is experiencing a bit of a re-'boot'! Most styles shown here will retail at around £140.
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Moda in Pelle have turned over a new fashion leaf with their latest collection, to be introduced over coming weeks and months. Their Autumn/Winter 09/10 range is an eclectic collection of sophisticated heels, epic high boots, flatties and ankle boots, with plenty to please the eye without too much of the bling that we've associated with the label in recent seasons.
Pictured here is Heartie; one of the most eyecatching and covetable styles in the collection. We'll bring you more as the season progresses, but most shoes are at the £65 to £90 price point.
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Another day, another achingly fashionable platform shoe. This one has quite a lot going for it if you're wanting to reference the seasons trends, with the beige-on-black contrasting straps that are rather Vivienne Westwood, arranged in a style that's a bit gladiator, a bit built-up red carpet shoe.
Of course, if there's room to care about such things, the strapping also makes them immensely easy to walk in compared with some platforms around just now! £95 at ASOS
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Take the big bow look on to the beech with these fun and summery thong sandals new in at Office. I'm not sure what they'd be like to wear, as sandals this minimal are not to everyone's taste (or foot shape!) but I'm guessing that our old friend the oversized bow will help with comfort as it looks kinda padded. Available in black or gold, they're £35 at Office
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One of my favourite designers, Philip Lim, is expanding his line to include shoes, swimwear and lingerie.
"Everyone's making crazy shoes... so we were like, "Let's do working shoes, but sophisticated and beautiful," he said.
Due to launch in the U.S. in fall, and will be priced between $290 to $675.
The range will include pointed toe flats, stacked heels, wedges, and giraffe skinned booties.
[via WWD]
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