What was that I was saying earlier about square toes? Here's another example, this time from New Look, who've brought a brogue-style platform court shoe up to date by giving it a colourful suede upper in bright pink and baby blue. (OK, and black, but the black doesn't really count as "colourful", does it?) These are just £25, and while the colours may put some of you off, they are lots of fun, and the shape itself is very versatile. And there's always the black, if you can't quite stomach pink or blue!
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This outstanding specimen of a shoe is not the sort you're likely to forget in a hurry, and that's no doubt why it was chosen as '2008's most memorable shoe' by our own Catwalk Queen Gemma Cartwright over on designer footwear portal Shudoo earlier today.
In case your shoe-spotting skills are needing a bit of polishing up after too much sherry and slobbing about in slippers, it's a pair of Christian Louboutin for Rodarte heels covered in studs and rivets, shoes that really typify the sheer exuberance and experimentation of 2008's hottest designers, and a return to hard-edged punk styling. Check out some more outrageous designs from the collection here.
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When I first saw the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Lady Dragon heels for rubber shoe brand, Melissa, I knew I wanted a pair in every colour. But now I'm glad I didn't go shoe crazy and buy up the shop, because these Glittery Lady Dragon heels are much more special. The rubber peep-toe slingback is just this most adorable plastic shoe I have ever seen (probably because when I think plastic, I think Crocs) with its translucent black rubber filled with sparkly glitter and the vamp adorned with a gold Vivivienne Westwood orb motif. Stylish but with a sense of fun, these sandals will have you shopping all day and partying all night in them.
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Some of our most recognised shoe designers have shared their 2009 resolutions via WWD. Read a few of them below:
Christian Louboutin (pictured): "To brush my teeth three times a day, to not accept for one year to be a godfather - except for Barbie - and to not buy any real estate."
Alejandro Ingelmo: "My outlook for the new year is that perseverance is key. I plan to continue doing what I do best and keep on going, despite the challenges that come my way."
Pierre Hardy: "Opening a Pierre Hardy store in New York."
Bruno Frisoni: "Finally relaxing for the first time during the summer at my house in Tangiers."
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With the gladiator sandal trend waning, it's time to tone down the strappy sandal look with something a little more simple and chic. Like these Matt Bernson Barracuda studded sandals for example. Featuring a few straps embellished with studded detail, the sandal is not overwhelmed with straps that run all the way up your leg, creating the appearance of a shorter leg. A pretty heel you can wear during the day and into the evening if you just can't consider another night out in sky high heels.
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Miss Selfridge have been doing a rather nice line in slightly vintage-looking court shoes recently, and these red ankle strap shoes are a good example. There's something just effortlessly stylish about red suede shoes, and I think these ones look more expensive than the £40 they cost.
The red patent ankle strap contrasts nicely with the suede uppers, and I think these would look perfect with a pencil skirt or dress, for a bit of old-style glamour.
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Kanye West has revealed his brand new trainers for Louis Vuitton by being the first person to wear them. While leaving a LV boutique, the music megastar showed off his design to paparazzi who caught it all on video.
Kanye first announced his collaboration with the luxury label back in July when he attended the Louis Vuitton show in Paris. His collection for Louis Vuitton, which so far includes some fairly basic white high-tops, is slated for June 2009. [via Hypebeast]
Make sure to visit our menswear blog Brandish today for more on this story - including video!
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