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story by Sia-Alika Battle
photos by Aeric Meredith-Goujon
“There is a new kind of sexiness here,” Alejandro Ingelmo said moments before his presentation. “You have to experiment and look at things at a different angle, because ultimately there are other ways to draw attention to feet without the shoes being super-high.” Continue reading “Alejandro Ingelmo – “There is a new kind of sexiness here.””
George Esquivel may be the hottest American shoe designer working today. His couture pieces have graced the feet of dozens of some of the most famous men and women around. Fratelli Rossetti has been around since 1953 and has a reputation for producing footwear and other goods using the highest quality of materials and workmanship in the world (with a generous helping of Italian flair, of course). How would these two cobblers from different shores combine? Effortlessly.
story by Seth Friedermann
interview by Sandy Ramirez
portraits by Sandy Ramirez
product photos provided by the designer
George Esquivel embraces the Fratelli Rossetti Legacy
George Esquivel may be the hottest American shoe designer working today. His couture pieces have graced the feet of dozens of some of the most famous men and women around. Fratelli Rossetti has been around since 1953 and has a reputation for producing footwear and other goods using the highest quality of materials and workmanship in the world (with a generous helping of Italian flair, of course). How have these two cobblers from different shores combined? Effortlessly. Continue reading “Fratelli Rossetti – Spring 2011 – New York”
It’s not easy to combine old school glamour with the more recent appearances in fashion of wedges and multi-strapped stilettos without getting lost in the contrived and, well, the overly trendy.
story by Sarah Patterson
photos by Adrianna Favero
Alejandro Ingelmo’s spring 2011 footwear presentation, which also marked the official opening of his 51 Wooster Street store, was a coolly modern, yet undeniably heated display of rounded toe platforms and slick men’s sneakers. It’s not easy to combine old school glamour with the more recent appearances in fashion of wedges and multi-strapped stilettos without getting lost in the contrived and, well, the overly trendy. Nevertheless, Ingelmo’s ability to creatively layer materials for dimensionality, such as patent leather over suede or alongside stretch nappa leather, as well as his commitment to the artisanal aspects of shoemaking, keeps this collection right on point. Continue reading “Alejandro Ingelmo – Spring 2011 – New York”
Fratelli Rossetti mixes leathers and blends leather with suede for yet another strong stylish line. Usually we try to report on innovation, but with this label, these pieces are all about craftsmanship. The company was started shortly after World War II and since its foundation has demonstrated a consistent application of their awareness of fashion history and contemporary style time and again in their new collections. This season is no different. These are some very nice shoes.
reportage by Charles Beckwith
photos by Sandy Ramirez
Fratelli Rossetti mixes leathers and blends leather with suede for yet another strong stylish line. Usually we try to report on innovation, but with this label, these pieces are all about craftsmanship. The company was started shortly after World War II and since its foundation has demonstrated a consistent application of their awareness of fashion history and contemporary style time and again in their new collections. This season is no different. These are some very nice shoes. Continue reading “Fratelli Rossetti Fall-Winter 2009”
Ok, not really “porn” per se, but these images will definitely stimulate desire in many women. Maybe a few men as well. Here are some of the footwear looks from Berlin Fashion Week and the Spring-Summer 2010 Collections.
story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Boris Marberg
Ok, not really porn per se, but these images will definitely stimulate desire in many women. Maybe a few men as well. Here are some of the footwear looks from Berlin Fashion Week and the Spring-Summer 2010 Collections. Continue reading “German Shoe Porn”
