Had a fantastic time in Milan at MICAM where I learned amazing things about Made in Italy. I also had a chance to sit down with Vito Artioli who is not only an esteemed shoe designer but head of the Italian Footwear Association.
Here’s pics of some of Vito’s shoes.

Here’s the interview from JCREPORT:
Vito Artioli [...]

My piece on Omelle is up on JCREPORT. As usual, JC is the first to cover this brand. I got a sneak peek of the styles at WSA and was blown away. Keep your eye on this line in the coming months.
“Omelle: Fresh Luxury For The Footwear Obsessed
August 4th, 2008 – Los Angeles
Omelle
Los Angeles-based [...]

As you know I am a big fan of both these designers — just saw some amazing lux-ey runnign around shoes from Eileen at WSA this week, and my Zero bolero jacket from 2006 never ceases to bring me compliments, it was fun to write a little tidbit on the both of them:
From JCREPORT:
“Maria Cornejo, [...]

My article about Manolo’s fabulous collaborations is up on JC. Check it out:
“Manolo Blahnik is walking the edge for autumn/winter ‘08-’09. While he has collaborated with designers from Ossie Clark to Perry Ellis and Cerruti in the past, this year he walks the line with Thakoon, Christopher Kane, Rag & Bone and Alexander Wang.
As a [...]

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One of [...]

So my feature on Jerome is up on JCREPORT, check it out.
Jerome and I had such a wonderful afternoon in his amazing LA studio which is on a tidal lagoon. As you’ll see from my pictures, he collects shoes by Swear and has a bird named Malibu who is quite charming. Remember this new [...]

From JCREPORT:
“Get A Leg Up With Falke
April 17th, 2008 – Germany
From their factory in Schmallenberg, Germany, fourth-generation legwear company Falke continues to innovate in the luxury category—both with new techno-fabrics for running and yoga as well as with their signature tights, stockings and socks.

The brand’s signature process and materials are unparalleled; more than 30 pairs [...]