FALL/WINTER '08/'09


Highlights of the new season



Lily Holt, J Shoes Get Tied Up In Style
Laces Make Boots the Perfect Fit for Fall

Fall fashion boots are taking a nod from their more rugged counterparts as laces take center stage, as ...

L.A.M.B., Devani Loaf(er) Around
Menswear Inspiration Adds Edge to Classic Pumps

Loafers for women may have come on the scene back in the 1930s, but since then, this style of shoe...

Apepazza, Ted Baker Buckle Up
Subtle Hardware is More Fashion than Function

This fall, designers are loosening their belts and tightening up the details. Buckles in all shapes and sizes...

Grunge Gets A Fashion Makeover
Dr. Martens AirWair, Beta Shoes Get Rough and Tumble

It’s only been 10 or 20 years, but it’s safe to say that grunge is back. It’s not,...

Mia Shoes, Land Rover Let The Fur Fly
Fuzzy Treatments Add a Soft Touch to Fall Footwear

The outdoor influence continues in soft shearling linings, a perennial favorite for fall and winter boots and now...

Gigi Favela And Jinny Kim Are Fur Sure
Furry Touches Add Elegance to Fall Boots

Fur, that classic exotic material, makes a big comeback for fall ’08, embodying the sophistication and elegance of...

Metal Works For Betsey Johnson, Donald J Pliner
Linda Pritcher and Vince Camuto Shine This Fall

Petite boots and booties get the bronze treatment next fall. As they did at Anne Klein, icy silver...

Jessica Simpson, Taryn Rose Give Menswear A Twist
Brights Lighten (and Loosen) up Traditional Silhouettes

Designers got more daring this season, adding brights to traditional menswear silhouettes from wingtips to oxfords and spectators....

Via Spiga, Draven Drive Boots For Fall
Bronx Laces up Military-Style

A traditional fall staple, men’s boots are getting a rough revision as metal embellishments and lace hooks catch consumers’ eyes....

Isabella Fiore, Bulga Steal Some Sunshine
She’ll Have a Brighter Fall with Handbags That Pop

Bright bags aren’t just for spring and summer. In fact, they’re a perfect complement to fall ’08’s sophisticated and rich...