Suede Shoes 411
August 16, 2009 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Accessories, Fashion World, Shoes, Tips & Tricks
This Fall would be the perfect time to air out the suede shoes. Let me share some important information on Suede Shoes from Esquire’s The Handbook of Style book.
BEST SUEDE: Made from the reverse, aka flesh, side of calfskin. Kidskin however is mostly used to make dressy shoes thanks to it’s fine nap. To find out if the suede is good quality, examine the shoe by working your hands through it. Check out if the inner linings and soles are made of leather. One more factor is checking if the components were stitched and not cemented. The latter …read more
Opening Ceremony Suede Desert Boots For Spring 2008
December 23, 2007 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Accessories, Casual Wear, Designer and Stores, Fashion World, Men's Styling, Shopping, Tips & Tricks
After the Fall 2007 Oxford Wingtips, here comes Opening Ceremony Suede Desert Boots launching in Spring 2008. Altering the classic shape without making a drastic change to ruin it in the process. Expect this flat-footed soled shoes trend in Men’s Footwear for 2008 spring season from Gucci(loafers), Margiela (ditto), and Prada (sneakers).
Meanwhile, keep and eye out on Opening Ceremony suede desert boot, $315, available in early 2008 at Opening Ceremony New York, (212) 219-2688.
*Men.Style
Gucci’s Fall 2007 Shoes
July 19, 2007 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Accessories, Casual Wear, Formal Wear, Luxury Items, Men's Styling, Shoes, Shopping
For Fall’s foot wear, Gucci has unveiled his collection which I can only call quite eclectic. His signature style is impringted of course but a touch of twist to make the collection look even more interesting.
Gucci high-top laced-up black patent sneaker, $495.
Black calf boot with the Gucci the crest detail, $795
Cocoa suede moccasin with cocoa leather trim, $495
See the entire Gucci 2007 Fall shoe collection at Neiman Marcus.
