TOMS X Discovery Shark Week. Shark Shoes for The Whole Family.

Discovery's Shark Week begins this Sunday, August 4th. While watching the series, you may swear you'll never put your feet in the water again, but how about putting them in these? A co-branded product offering between TOMS and Discovery brings us Shark Shoes for men and women, youths and children.




The Shark Shoe: nature's most notorious predator is now a fresh, limited edition camo pattern, created from the majestic silhouettes of sharks all over the planet. Available in two styles for adults: The Discovery Shark Camo Nautical Biminis and the Shark Camo Classic and one style for youths and children alike.

The Discovery Shark Camo Nautical Biminis for Women and Men:




Details:
• Original camouflage pattern
• Non-slip rubber outsole with siping
• Reinforced stitching
• Canvas upper
• Instep eyelets for ventilation and drainage
$79

The Shark Camo Classics For Women and Men:




Details:
• Original camouflage pattern
• TOMS toe-stitch, and elastic V for easy on and off
• TOMS classic suede insole with cushion for comfort
• Latex arch insert for added support
• One-piece outsole for flexibility and durability
$58


The Discovery Shark Camo Youth Biminis




Details:
• Original camouflage pattern
• Canvas lining
• TOMS toe-stitch, and elastic V for easy on and off
• TOMS classic suede insole with rubber cushion for comfort
• High-wall cupsole stitched to upper for added durability
$42


The Discovery Shark Camo Tiny TOMS Biminis




Details:
• Original camouflage pattern
• Canvas lining
• Velcro closure for easy on and off
• TOMS classic suede insole with rubber cusion for comfort
• High-wall cupsole for added durability
$36



$5 from each pair goes to support Oceana, the largest ocean conservation organization in the world, and a child in need will receive a new pair of shoes.

Shop for your Shark Shoes here

Louis Vuitton Kicks Up Their Heels In This Short Digital Film.

Just a little fun branded content for you. From their recent collection of shoes to past designs that have marked the House's fashion history, this digital film, directed by Lisa Paclet for Louis Vuitton has some kick.



Like their shoes? You can discover their most current shoe selection here.

CREDITS:
A Digital film, 2013
Directed by Lisa Paclet
Choreography and casting: I COULD NEVER BE A DANCER
Dancers: Suzanne Meyer, Cédric Lequileuc, Aude Auffret, Mélina Tranchand
Produced by Tender Night

Louis Vuitton

A Leg Up On High Heels. Wicked New Sexy Shoes From Dukas.

Greek Shoe God, Dukas (who is as handsome as a Greek God himself), has just released some of his newest 2013-14 Spring Collection of unique high heels. My personal favorites are those whose heels are shaped like a pair of sexy pin-up legs, a look he began a few years ago and continues with new styles, materials and colors.



above: Some examples of the earlier Dukas Doll Heel Shoes

DUKAS Shoes from his newest 2013-14 Spring Collection:

130MM SUEDE DOLL HEEL PUMPS $876.00:

130MM SUEDE DOLL HEEL PUMPS $806.00:

130MM GLITTER DOLL HEEL PUMPS $807.00:

All three of the new styles shown above can be purchased here

Other Dukas Doll Heels from 2010-2012 including Sling-backs, Sandals, Metallic pumps, Booties and Bridal shoes:










Dukas was born in Thessaloniki on 11th September 1975. He graduated from the American College, acquiring a Master’s degree in History of Art.

 2003 was a very important year for the designer’s career as he created his first Shoes & Accessories collection, which contained Prêt-à-Porter products with vivid Haute Couture elements. They were instantly characterized as luxury items and became extremely successful, as they were adored not only in Greece but also in Europe and America.



In the same year Dukas accepted an invitation from the “Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana” to participate in “Alta Moda”, a week of Italian haute couture and, more specific, in Fashion Calendar 2003, where 12 new talents from all over the world presented their collections.

The designer presented 15 pairs of Haute Couture shoes, which were characterized as sexy, subversive and a total luxury from the international press and the international fashion crowd as well. Vogue Italia magazine after the show named the Greek designer as a “subversive fetishist”.

The collection was also presented in many Greek editions of international fashion magazine such as Vogue Hellas, Elle, In Style, L’ Officiel, Madame Figaro, Marie Claire, Votre Beaute etc.

 In 2004 Dukas presented his collection in multi brand showrooms in Milan, taking the first steps for his international career. In the meantime, Dukas begins exporting his products in Europe, America and Asia (Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York, Marbella, Moscow, Monte Carlo, Saint Trope, London, Paris, Milan, Qatar).

He also had a successful cooperation with “Swarovski Hellas” and due to the Olympic Games of 2004 he was assigned to create an extremely subversive Haute Couture sandal made of leather, plexiglass and Swarovski crystal mesh (a material which contains crystals in the form of tessera) which presented the classic Greek motive of Meandros. The Olympic sandal, from 2004 until now,is being exhibited at the “International Swarovski Museum” in Austria and bears the signature Dukas Made in Hellas. Olympic Games medal winner Niki Xanthou was chosen to be the face of the advertising campaign for the Olympic sandal (shown below).



In September 2008 the international star Jennifer Lopez, during the concert she gave in Athens, marked the greek designer out and chose to keep a bag from Dukas a/w ’08 ’09 Collection before leaving the country.

 From the very beginning until now all Dukas Collection products continue to bear the signature Exclusively Made in Hellas. The collection is hosted at selected outlets and big departments all over Greece; Dukas is the only Greek Prêt-à-Porter label which is being sold along with other big international designers’ brands.

DUKAS


SHOP DUKAS ONLINE AT WWW.LUISAVIAROMA.COM

Phillip Lim's Bizarre Ankle Boots Give The Illusion Of Wearing Pumps and Fishnets.

The ‘Francis’ Mesh and Leather Ankle Boot from 3.1 PHILLIP LIM is a black leather ankle boot with a mesh covered nude suede insert. The shoe gives the illusion of fishnet tights and peep toe heel.








Almond toe. Stiletto heel. Exposed zip down back. Leather lined. Cushioned leather insole. 70% Sheep Leather, 30% Polyamide Upper, Leather Sole.

USA:
$625
buy the Francis Ankle Boots here

UK:
£565
buy the 3.1 Phillip Lim Francis Ankle Boots here.

The Calligraffiti Unruly Shoe. A Collaboration Between Graffiti Artist Niels SHOE Meulman and United Nude.

United Nude and Dutch graffiti artist Niels “SHOE” Meulman, known for his Calligraffiti style where he combines the art of calligraphy and graffiti, have collaborated on this new, sexy and fun shoe.



In this new collaboration with United Nude a shoe was created in which the upper, made of laser cut leather, spells out the words “Unruly Shoe”.



With a zipper in the back, an elegant floating stiletto heel and a floating platform, this select shoe stands 13 cm (5 inches) tall and is available in black, off white and neon green.




The shoes come in sizes 35 to 41 and are available at some of the most exclusive retailers worldwide. Also available for pre-order at here for $695. USD a pair.



The United Nude x SHOE collaboration shoe launched on December 6th during Art Basel Miami, at the prestigious Wynwood Walls - the Mecca of street art. For the event, SHOE hand painted a 1984 Cadillac stretch limousine that remained parked at the heart of Wynwood during the shoe launch and cruised down the streets of Miami at night.



On the sides of the car SHOE painted his “UNUNUNUNUNUN” pattern, standing for “UNRULY”, SHOE’s Amsterdam based gallery, for SHOE’s obsession with UN-words and for “UNITED NUDE”:



On the front, back and rooftop quotes were painted from the movie Scarface, that also took place in Miami:


all images courtesy of United Nude