Shoes

Converse: From the Courts to the Stars

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When it comes to fashion, history often has a way of turning an ugly duckling into a swan. Brands that were once considered ‘alternative’ or ‘budget’ often have a way of becoming sought after items thanks to a few twists of fate. One brand that’s seemingly risen through the fashion ranks over the years is … Read more

Christian Louboutin is infusing his distinctive sense of creative wit and style into perfume oils

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A precious oil touching the skin produces a scent that is utterly personal to the woman wearing it. The perfume oil is a strong elixir containing the highest concentration of fragrance oil and no added water or alcohol, which means it provides a more intimate experience than a conventional form of fragrance.

To renew the way precious oils were treasured in the past, Christian Louboutin launches three perfume oils. The collection is a new way to experience his three signature women’s fragrances: Bikini Questa Sera, Tornade Blonde and Trouble in Heaven.

“There is one present moment,” says Christian Louboutin, “and then there is the trace, le sillage, I think of it as its memory.”

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The designer has always loved the idea of the ritual of beauty, which is why he wanted the perfume oil to be applied with a glass dabber contained within the bottle. Each woman can delight in her own very personal ritual, choosing where to apply the oils: décolleté, wrists, collarbone, along her legs, her inner arm, and the nape of her neck. The oil is intended to be massaged into the body inviting the pleasure of sensation. A collaboration between Christian and Heatherwick Studio, the visually hypnotic and tactile oil bottle undulates with harmonious and dynamic energy.

The perfume oils are produced by Christian Louboutin Beauté (CLB; formed in 2012), a global joint venture between French luxury accessories brand Christian Louboutin and Batallure Beauty, and is headquartered in New York City.

The designer is instrumental in the development of every beauty product of the house. In August 2014, Nail colour launched as the most natural entry category for CLB, the original inspiration for the iconic red soles having come from a stroke of red nail colour in 1992.

One year later, the high-end brand launched a collection of 38 jewellery-inspired Lip Colours offering three different finishes; Silky Satin, Matte Velvet, and Sheer Voile alongside five lip definers to suit all lip tones and in June 2016, Loubilaque, a high-shine and high-pigment lip lacquer was introduced.

September 2016 saw the launch of an entirely new facet of the Christian Louboutin vision of beauty with parfum created for women in three unique scents: Bikini Questa Sera, Tornade Blonde and Trouble in Heaven.

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Movember spirit: The Barricade 2016 Mustachio Limited Edition

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Adi Dassler’s simple yet brilliant idea was to provide each athlete with the best possible equipment to enable peak performances. This vision would change everything. His shoes have become iconic names in footwear history. The company he built and its 3-Stripes trademark are visible at almost every major sporting event around the world, including tennis. … Read more

The Gigi Boot. Gigi Hadid x Stuart Weitzman high heel combat bootie in support of PoP

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Gigi Hadid is putting a personal spin on the lace-up bootie silhouette. The supermodel collaborates with Stuart Weitzman to create the Gigi Boot. The hiker-inspired high heel combat bootie was co-designed by the social supermodel and “reflects her sleek street style.”

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The Gigi Boot is set on a stacked heel, boasts bold metallic eyelets accented by duo-toned laces designed to wrap around the ankle and is finished with a detailed collar. The bootie is available in three materials, so there are multiple options for her style squad: a classic-yet-modern nero soft croco-calf leather and two shiny chic metallics, including iron specchio and copper glass. The bootie comes in a signature Gigi Hadid box.

A short film directed by James Franco and starring Hadid, titled #doitright, will kick off the Gigi Boot’s global retail debut. Shot at Brooklyn’s iconic Gleason’s Gym, the film features Gigi as “The Champ,” as she jabs and moves around the boxing ring, dominating every opponent – all while wearing the Gigi Boot. Art imitates life in the film, as the boxing concept was inspired by Hadid’s real-life workout regimen – and, like the global advertising campaign, it captures her power, agility and gracefulness. The upbeat soundtrack is signed by Martin Solveig and Tkay Maidza.

“The Gigi Boot not only looks amazing, but helps do amazing things,” says Stuart Weitzman about the philanthropic element of this launch. Her design is a celebration of the Stuart Weitzman partnership with Pencils of Promise, a financial commitment this fall 2016 season to build three schools: one each in Ghana, Guatemala and Laos. With a focus on creating quality elementary education programs within the rural regions of developing nations, the Stuart Weitzman and PoP partnership takes a step closer to the vision that every child has the basic right to education.

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Types of Shoes for Hiking

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Hiking shoes must always be comfortable and this is rule number one. They will either support you on the way to the summit, or destroy the whole experience of your hike tour, so you need o choose them wisely and carefully. Below we described four main hiking shoes that will suit both men and women … Read more

Ubersonic 2 Think Pink: Footwear released to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month

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The limited edition Adizero Ubersonic Think Pink. adidas has launched the Adizero Ubersonic 2 Think Pink, designed in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The footwear is the final release from the limited edition adidas Ubersonic women’s footwear Energy Pack. The traditional Adizero Ubersonic 2 is emblazoned with the Think Pink logo across the woven … Read more