The all white UltraBOOST is this season’s most anticipated sports-luxe trainer

For Spring/Summer 2016, the elevated style of Porsche Design combines with cutting-edge footwear technology from adidas to engineer a robust yet stylish trainer.  Porsche Design Sport by adidas injects its signature style and superior design approach into a limited edition iteration of the iconic UltraBOOST trainer. The all white silhouette is executed with a combination of … Read more

Prada expanded its empire into Doha, Qatar

And, Action! First Prada in Doha, Qatar.  Prada opened its first store in the city of Doha, Qatar, in the prestigious “Villaggio Mall”. The store, designed by architect Roberto Baciocchi, occupies a total surface of 545 square metres on a single level and offers the women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and footwear collections. … Read more

Lanvin has taken its ballet slippers dancing

The Lanvin ballet slipper is an indispensible accessory in every wardrobe. With a touch of Lanvin inspiration, the famous ballerina slippers are dancing in a new one-minute long video released by the Parisian luxury brand. Trimmed with matching elastic, the ballet slippers are made out of ultra-thin lambskin and are featuring comfortable soles wider than … Read more

History of sneaker explored in “Out of the Box: The Rise of sneaker culture”

The Bata Shoe Museum (Toronto) announced the opening of the first north American exhibition that will explore the history of sneaker culture. Opening to the public on April 25, 2013, “Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture” exhibition  designed by famed industrial designer Karim Rashid features over 120 sneakers representing the past 150 years. Highlighting … Read more

Broadway Cinderella glass slipper. Stuart Weitzman version

 Stuart Weitzman Creates Glass Slipper for Broadway Debut of Rodgers + Hammerstein’sCinderella and Launches “Clearly Timeless” Capsule Collection He’s been called the King of the Red Carpet, and now he’s the Prince of the Pump. Stuart Weitzman has been named the official designer of the glass slipper being worn in the first-ever Broadway production of … Read more

The modern galosh: Overshoe for your precious John Lobb

John Lobb Balmoral Overshoe To protect the upper and sole from water damage, the British heritage footwear label John Lobb teamed up in 2009 with the Norwegian premium overshoe specialist Swims, famous as the creator of the modern galosh, to create rubber protectors. Called The Balmoral, the overshoes were designed to fit seamlessly over a … Read more