Sep 26
2007

Spring 2008 Milan Fashion Week Shoe Trends: Ethnic Inspirations

Posted by jitterbugbaby in Fashion Week, Missoni Shoes, Platforms, Pumps, Sandals, Wedges

Thank goodness Milan Fashion Week Spring 2008 is providing us with some more interesting out there shoes than New York did. Leave it to the creative Italian shows to do it up right. Nothing tops the Prada creations Shoesense posted about, but there have certainly been some other unique shoes so far. Alessandro dell’Acqua seems to be taking some inspiration from the tight-laced traditional Japanese kimono look (he also has a whole lot of obi belts in his collection that I love), including an elaborate version of the okobo or geta.

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La Perla also goes for the ethnic touch, but this time with a sort of pseudo-wild-animal-in-the-bush feathers and snakeskin approach.

La Perla

But Missoni is my favorite (well, my favorite for style, not for creativity) with this not-so-ethnic but oh-so-pretty chunky sandals that are a sort of hybrid of wedges and pumps (wumps).

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Bellissima!

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Jun 11
2007

Missoni Shoes: All about the patterns

Posted by Shomore in General, Missoni Shoes

Inspired by Shoesense’s recent blogs with beautifully patterned shoes, may I present to you these wonderful prints by Missoni?

Psychodelic Missoni plaforms fit to be in an Austin Power’s movie. Groovy baby! Available at Intermix for $595.

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Need something for everyday wear? What about these rainbow Missoni ballerina flats? At Intermix for $395.

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And lest one fun loving pattern isn’t enough for you, how about multi-patterns such as these Missoni silk and leather platforms?

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