The World’s Most Expensive Shoes: At Least It’s For A Good Cause

We’ve found that when you’re trying to make the world’s most expensive anything, your best bet is to slather it in precious, precious diamonds. Kathryn Wilson, who is apparently aware of this fact, did exactly that when commissioned to make a custom pair of kicks for a Ronald McDonald House charity auction. Are these sparkly heels stylish? Hard to say. The facts, however, are fascinating. Auctioned in New Zealand for the equivalent of $ 418,450, the shoes... Read More

Rachel Comey Re-Imagines Punks In Sensible Shoes & V-Neck Sweaters

For punks, more than anyone, getting old is a terrifying prospect. For a subculture that’s built around youth, subversiveness, and anarchy, it’s hard to marry the notions of needing a real income and sticking it to the man. Even Henry Rollins does spoken word poetry now. So, what’s an aging punk to do when she no longer fits into her leather skinnies? She buys a sensible V-neck sweater from Rachel Comey…in leather, of course. With loafers, turtlenecks, pleated... Read More

Stylish Shoes Size 11 & Up: They Do Exist

The curse of big feet makes shoe shopping fairly predictable. You scan the racks in the average store and, time after time, you turn up empty handed (er, footed). Just because you wear a size 11 or above, doesn’t mean you should be stuck with a lifetime of dowdy footwear or unflattering shoes better crafted for the stage at Lucky Cheng’s (no judgement here — but we can’t wear our lucite platforms all the time). Don’t stress; while the choices are still pretty... Read More

15 Pairs Of Oxford Shoes To Take You Through Fall

Who says it’s a man’s world? Chicago ladies have proved time and time again that we, too, can wear the pants—and, more importantly, the shoes. While your closet may be bursting with stilettos, leave some space on the rack for a pair of kicks with some more masculine appeal: the oxford. Inspired by men’s dress shoes, these simple lace-ups can work for even the ultra-feminine girly girl. From heeled and brightly hued to flat and classically detailed, these... Read More

Smoking Shoes: The Chicest Way To Wear Your Slippers Out Of The House

You know those mornings when you just want to wear your PJs to work? While we can’t in good conscience condone office pajama parties, we do think we’ve found an even better solution: the slipper shoe. These adorable slip-ons are no longer just for black-tie events. They’lll not only become your new favorite fall flat as you put away the sandals in the face of the encroaching chill, but they will also let you feel a little like you’re right at home no... Read More