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Decades Vintage West Hollywood: designs Modern Vintage heels

 

 Decades Vintage boutique in West Hollywood creates their own vintage inspired High heel brand.

Our Features Editor Jaimie Kourt visits Cameron Silver of Decades  (owner & designer of heel collection) for an exclusive moment about his new endeavor.

 

CM: What makes something vintage inspired, modern? 

CS: As far as I am concerned, everything modern is vintage inspired

 

CM: How did this venture begin?  Why shoes?

CS: Rick from Modern Vintage approached me and well I like shoes!

 

CM: Where did you begin this design process? Do the individual shoes have stories? Do you think about the look in the big picture- say the feel of the time period, a color scheme, etc?

CS: The challenge was to select a single shoe to represent a decade. 

I went through my library of fashion books and my archive of shoes and distilled my fav silhouette and then came up with color stories that modernized signature shades of the era.

 

CM: What elements did you take from each decade to inform the corresponding style?

CS: The 50s pay homage to the Roger Vivier pump so we manipulated the heel to give a Vivier curve and added the bright blue which reminded me of a Dior gown Trudie Styler bought from us many years ago.

 

The 60s were a challenge since it’s such a volatile decade of styles so I thought about the classic mod T-strap flat but turned into a heel and paid homage to YSL Mondrian in the color block motif at the toe.

 

For the 70s I went straight to Studio 54…those metallic shoes are made for dancing.

 

Finally for the 80s, I thought of my friend Diane Pernet and the huge wedges she wears and wanted to do something a little NYC downtown art scene with a nod to Maud Frizon and Andrea Pfeister.

 

CM: Where did your passion for shoes come from?

CS: My dad…he love shoes.  I always buy him shoes for his birthday.

 

CM: Did you receive any great advice from other shoe designers (or anyone) when heading into this project?

CS: Christian Louboutin and Brian Atwood are friends, but I didn’t want to ask them for advice.  I just hope their friendship and good taste helped guide me.

 

CM: Did you have any muses, models, person's in mind when designing?

CS: My dear friend Angelique Soave.  She has the best shoe closet and I certainly asked her advice. 

 

CM: Do you see a future collection?  What might that look like?

CS: I would love to do some sexy flats plus red carpet shoes. 

 

CM: Do you have somebody in mind that you would truly want to wear your shoes?

CS: I hope the shoes are attractive to both the elite shopper and the aspirational fashionsita.  Most important everyone tells me the shoes are comfortable so if the shoe fits, buy it.  I guess that means I have everyone in mind.

 

CM: What is the quintessential shoe a woman must own?

CS: One is a very lonely number…I have to say if you buy the entire Decades for Modern Vintage collection we will have you covered…they are all quintessential styles.

 

CM: Where is this collaboration available for purchase?

CS: Decades and GILT!

 

CM: How do you manage your time, with all your endeavors?  What is your favorite pastime outside of work?

CS: It’s very difficult to manage my time, but I am a neurotic multi-tasker and I put everything in writing and on my calendar.  For free time, I love to hike with my German Spitz Gar.  I don’t enjoy picking up his poo, though.

 

Decades/Modern Vintage heels avail: http://www.gilt.com/sale/women/decades-for-modern-v?opsearch=google&opacct=GS(W)&opcamp=GS(W):US:Desktop:S:TM:Modern-Vintage:BMM&gclid=CNfkvPTd168CFUQRNAodRiYUDw

 

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Yiqing Yin: new Paris Couture Star

 

 Yiqing Yin

            An alumni of the Ecole Nationale des Arts Décoratifs, Yiqing Yin showed at the Hyères International Festival in 2010 before displaying her debut show at F/W 12 Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week. Already gaining much recognition including the attention of Vogue France, the up-and-coming designer is the recipient of the Andam Prize for First Collections and the Grand Prize of Creation awarded by the City of Paris.

 

            With human anatomy as her guiding inspiration, Yiqing Yin strives to create intriguing garments that enhance a woman’s figure. She manipulates jersey and sheer chiffon with such grace that all the pleating, ruching, and draping in her spring 2012 collection has given birth to breathtaking show stoppers. The Sino-French designer masters the art of structure and movement as her pieces hug all the right curves and then flow away from the body. The evening gowns are youthful with daring cutouts and in one case, a plunging neckline. One navy blue jersey number is red-carpet worthy with a high-low hem which is trending this season. Another eye-catcher is a structured pale grey frock with intricate three-dimensional weaving. A little sparkle bedecks the sleeve of a jet-black one-shoulder mini. Allowing her intuition to take the wheel, Yin ultimately creates glamourous pieces that instantly transform the wearer—evidence that she’s one designer that is sure to make a splash across the globe!

 

 

 

 

Marni: Dover St Market opens in Ginza: Tokyo

Marni Dover St Market_Ginza

 Don’t miss : Marni’s new project for the Dover Street Market in Ginza, Tokyo. A Marni space has been designed exclusively for Dover Street Market, developing the concept from the MARNI EDITION stores.

 

The MARNI space will carry exclusive products: items and fabrics have been especially created for Dover Street Market, Ginza. The display versatility and the scenographic effect, given by the modular elements reaffirm the MARNI EDITION STORE concept and the choice to experiment and make room for new experiences.

  For those who missed the H&M /Marni Collaboration, the S/S12 RTW Marni collection is avail here:

                                                        Dover St Market-Ginza

Coveted Heel designer: Charlotte Olympia Dellal

 

 

            After designing stints at both Ungaro and Giambattista Valli, Charlotte Olympia Dellal launched her eponymous shoe line in 2007. The graduate from London’s Cordwainers designs her footwear with glitz and glamour in mind which translates to sophisticated, yet flirty shoes hand-crafted in Italy. Sarah Jessica Parker, Blake Lively, Beyoncé, Keira Knightley, and Katy Perry among others have pampered their tootsies with shoes featuring the trademark gold spider web sole of the brand. The Charlotte Olympia brand has worked on numerous fashion shows of many designers including Peter Som, Temperley London, Emilio de la Morena, and Clements Ribeiro. Purchase her shoes at the flagship store in London’s Mayfair and other luxury retailers such as Bergdorf’s, Net-A-Porter, Dover Street Market, Harrods, and Neiman Marcus.

 

            One glance at Charlotte Olympia’s SS12 collection and you’ll be wanting summer to come sooner—if you’re willing to wait that long to wear these stunning shoes that is. Dellal looked to Miami in the ‘50s for inspiration which was very much apparent in art deco fan prints and detailing on shoes and scarves as well as the palm frond motif splashed across platforms with scrollwork heels and leather and suede flats. The line, appropriately called Sirens, includes ankle strap platforms in colors like metallic gold, peach, shocking pink, blush and teal and in striking cheetah and snakeskin prints. Dellal didn’t forget about wedges though. Raffia rope snaked elaborately around a black pair while pom-poms topped off burlap wedges with red x’s scattered along the heel. Dellal also revised the classic clear Pandora clutch box with a feather design in both orange and black. To change up the look of the line’s signature evening go-to accessory, the designer offered pouch inserts in black and white stripes and in a teal palm frond print.

Act quickly to get your hands on these super retro and super chic heels and tap into your inner bombshell.

 

www.charlotteolympia.com