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The 'hunt' for the coolest Hunter Wellingtons wearer is on!

hunterwellie_coolhuntercomp.jpgWere you the coolest kid around to wear a pair of Hunter Wellies this festival season? Then listen up!

Hunter Wellington is literally on the 'hunt' to find the chicest Wellie-wearer in Britain. They have teamed up with our favourite fashion buyer Brix Smith-Start to sort through your boot-iful (sorry!) photos.

"What I love about festival fashion is the large scale explosion of creativity and personal style, which I find inspiring," Brix Smith-Start said.

The winner will score themselves a brand new pair of Hunter wellies and accessories from the S/S 2010 collection. You can email your pics to competitions@hunter-boot.com by Saturday 10th October.

The finalists will be uploaded to the Hunter Wellie Facebook page and the winner selected from there.

Related: Celebs wear the Jimmy Choo Hunter Wellington boot at Glastonbury

Posted by Kimberley Foster on October 1, 2009 12:30 PM in Boots| Competitions| Shoe News| Shoes in the UK
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Christopher Kane revives Versus for Versace: Check out the shoes!

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After unveiling a range of accessories last season for Versace's revived Versus line, Christopher Kane has just added a womenswear and (more!) shoes to his spring 2010 collection.

Collaborating with Donatella Versace, it's obvious who Kane has taken inspiration from... erm, Liz Hurley's iconic 1994 safety pin dress, anyone? In footwear, he has incorporated burnt orange colours, chain detailing, and brushed metal. Apparently the only flat shoes were a pair of Chelsea boots, in a similar style to Kane's last Versus collection.

For a video of the collection, click on...

Posted by Kimberley Foster on September 29, 2009 11:52 AM in Designer Shoes| New Shoes| Shoe News
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Preview: Shoes by Jimmy Choo for H&M

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Ever since we heard that Jimmy Choo was designing a more affordable line for H&M we have been sitting on the edge of our seats for what he will come up with. Now, a sneak peek of the collection, which also includes clothes and accessories, has come to our attention and the shoes... well, they ain't bad at all. I'm loving the strappy two tone heels, studded shoe boots, and animal print stilettos. Can Tamara Mellon make the line a hit? We'll see... The range is available in stores on 14 November.

Related: Psst: Jimmy Choo for H&M confirmed! Have a sneaky peek here...

Posted by Kimberley Foster on September 26, 2009 10:00 AM in Designer Shoes| High St| New Shoes| Shoe News
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Fabulous shoes for Spring/Summer 2010 at Mulberry's LFW show

mulberry-shoes.jpgMulberry made its name as a maker of Brit-chic designer bags but its shoes are getting more and more exciting each season, as I found out at the label's London Fashion Week salon show this weekend.

The eyecatching styles from Mulberry's hotly-tipped shoe collection for next spring ensured that the models' feet were causing as much interest as their bags and crazy hair, which had been permed beyond recognition for the show. In addition to the wild yellow tasseled boots shown here, expect to see the label's traditionally sober loafer styles including the Bayswater High Heel Pump rendered in candy coloured hues, with ballerina flats in neon pinks, pale yellows and cool greens alongside acid-coloured leopard print. Prepare to be dazzled!

Related: Mulberry's shoe collection for Autumn/Winter 09/10 | Mulberry debuts its first shoe line by Jonathan Kelsey

Posted by Abi Silvester on September 22, 2009 3:59 PM in Shoe News
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TUC wages war on 'killer' heels as six-inch stilettos rise

Miss KG Goldie.jpgThis is the shoe at the heart of a row that's erupted between the TUC's health & safety body and stores such as Debenhams and ASOS; both of which are stocking the so-called 'killer' six inch Goldie stilettos by Miss KG.

The TUC is campaigning against companies that impose the wearing of high heels and recommends heels should be no higher than one and a half inches and shorter than an inch if worn for prolonged periods. Until now, I'd thought most stiletto injuries were self-inflicted, but I've just heard that airline cabin crew are forced to wear heels, and Does anyone else here work in an industry that enforces uncomfortable footwear?

As for the shoe, I'm personally not sold on such a gigantic platform (although it should be pointed out that such a large wedge on the front of the shoe will to some extenet balance out the six inch heel that's causing such concern, so this particular style is an odd target. But if you like it, it's from KG's new 'lower end' range, Miss KG, which is selling similar styles to its KG and Carvela ranges at more affordable prices. These ones are £65 at ASOS

Posted by Abi Silvester on September 8, 2009 11:54 AM in Heels| Shoe News
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Trend watch: from cage to mesh

woven-shoes.jpgMesh and weaving is becoming a big hit in the 'post-cage-shoes' era. It takes a skilled designer to work this look into something that doesn't end up resembling a grocery bag and there are some shocking examples out there of where some have tried and failed - but here, I've found a few that seem to get the look just right.

Read over the jump for details

Posted by Abi Silvester on August 7, 2009 1:14 PM in Shoe News
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Buyer beware: fake Louboutins rife on the net

fake_loubountins_hp.jpgI've been dimly aware for a while now that a number of sites based in the Far East are producing fake knock-offs of designer shoes, in particular the distinctive and hugely popular Louboutin styles. But the trend seems to be reaching fever pitch this week, with many well-meaning customers reporting disappointment with sites they thought were the real deal, including Louboutinsatin.com and ChristianLouboutinLondon.com both of which have now been outed as fake.

so what can you do to avoid being duped in this crime against shoe-manity? Read on for our advice...

Posted by Abi Silvester on July 15, 2009 2:11 PM in Shoe News
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