Valentino

The official footwear of summer is the espadrille, and these beautifully crafted Valentinos are the best of the best. Not only are they what you wear on the beach, they’re what you wear when you want to feel like you’re on the beach, so landlocked Snobs will love the tropical style. With flat and wedged [...]

Bored of studs but still want heavy metal hardware? You’re not alone. From flats to heels we’re putting the metal to the pedal with metal plates and accents on shoes that could easily double as weapons (used only in self-defense, of course). Whether they’re tall or small, these shoes turn heads by being a step [...]

Against all odds, lucite shoes are becoming a trend to reckon with. My favorites are Valentino (decked out with glam crystal rockstuds!). They’re like Cinderella slippers if she had gone to the club, instead of to the ball. I hate single soled shoes, but wedges make them much easier to maneuver around in. Rich, red [...]

…that transparent PVC should have a much bigger space in our closets. Think about it – clear matching everything. I don’t know why we don’t see more of it! I guess the challenge in fashion is to make sure it doesn’t look cheap, but these pieces are more than up for that test. Whether you [...]

Manolo never left them behind, but pointy shoes are making a big comeback. They’re a staple now really, with rounded toes starting to look out of place and outdated even. One of my favorite things about pointed toes is that their edgy, modern aesthetic allows for a shorter heel without looking overly sensible. The sharp [...]

Don’t be caught on a long night (and I mean looooooong night) on Florence’s cobblestone-paved streets in Lanvin stilettos. No matter how fab, I started to hate my shoes when I felt imprisoned and hobbled by them. Around 2 a.m. (and my night started at 7), we ended up at a club where I had [...]