First collection of Aleksander Siradekian on Paris fashion week

Russia-based Armenian creative designer Aleksander Siradekian presented his famous couture collection of glamour shoes on Paris Fashion Week. This shoes line got the title «Bochigavor» which translation from Armenian into English means «pony tail».The talented designer called his Haute Couture collection Val de Loire: It is noted that there are only 10 original hand-made pair of shoes, 2 of which are made for kids.

Siradekian was trying to remains true to himself that is why the heels in his collection are decorated with «Bochig», as well as vintage lace, tulle, silk, pearls and crystals. The preparation of this collection took a huge amount of time; specialists spent 9 weeks of hard work on each pair of these shoes.

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Rihanna has self-designed shoes, thanks to Manolo Blahnik

Rihanna as a founder of her own brand Fenty x Puma is very much in fashion, she is very much interested in last trends and sometimes is a very waited guests on the fashion weeks. From the first look it seems that she prefers more sportive clothes, or the mix of the styles, but in reality she proudly wears Dior's feminine dresses, for the special occasions. Just when you think you know what Rihanna will wear to this or that award ceremony to your surprise she will come with a new style! This year Rihanna covers the April issue of British Vogue but she also announced that she launched a mini collection with Manolo Blahnik. For Vogue shoot Rihanna decided to wear a Christian Dior Spring 2016 jacket in combination with a white cowboy hat. It was Rihanna's dream to have her own designed shoe line, and Manolo Blahnik let her dream come true.

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Look as a queen of jungle with animal print shoes

It seems that this year animal printed shoes are again in fashion. You can find a huge variety of shoes by famous brand made from leopard or snake skin. Of course their price is high enough for every day goes out but these shoes on high heels can become a queen in your shoe-collection. These animal print shoes can be matched with any outfit: from evening dress up to casual style. Leopard shoes will make you look a little bit wild and sexy but don't wear them with incorporate with animal print cloths. This print looks good in combination with black, navy, white, camel, blue and burgundy.

For your daily outlook you can choose animal print moccasins in combination with jeans and white shirt. Another great looking outfit consists of a black coat, simple black dress and completed with leopard print high heels. So if you want look as a queen of the jungle wear animal printed shoes, there are a huge variety of them starting with snake, cheetah, zebra skin like prints and ending with leopard print shoes ranging from heels to sneaker wedge booties!

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Sneak on your Sneakers

Sneakers or running shoes on high platform, which were presented by the famous designer Marc Jacobs in 2013, and they are still in fashion. This shoes type was called snickers due to the verb "to sneak", these running shoes look not only very elegant but they are on the same time are very comfortable. You can combine them with every type of clothing, starting from dresses and skirts up to the shorts.

These models allow you to relax from the favorite glamour shoes on high hills, but also let you to maintain an attractive appearance. Therefore sneakers are so popular among young females who want to look a little bit taller and slimmer. They may be universal, bright and very feminine, sliced or with high platform. They are not intended to be used for sport activity, but they are ideal for an active holiday in the countryside or by the sea. Most often, designers advise to wear the shoes on a platform sole with those things that you generally combine with ordinary sneakers, for example, with jeans and T-shirts. Because of their practicality and convenience these shoes every day become more and more popular.

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New York Fashion Week: Shoes passion

I am a shoe-lover, I get crazy when I see new pair of amazing shoes by famous brands,I should have them even if I don't use them very. Sometime I take out all my shoes from the wardrobe and this collection drives me crazy. I totally agree with the words of Kerry Bradshaw that shoes are more above everything. That is the most important event for me from New York fashion week was the day of shoes catwalk. I was impressed by the variety of new brands and tendencies.

Some designers decided to make experiments by using materials such as velvet and velour in corporation with leather. Battalions (ankle booties) with gold and silver endings by Phillip Lim and Tommy Hilfiger were the hits of new coming season. Gothic style was announced as the most popular direction in shoes fashion. Booties on the huge and massive platforms by Hervé Léger, and bakers' boots with lots of belts by Public School were the most impressive new launches spring season. And of course the classical shoes in Louboutin style were among the hits of spring season; the trendy colors were black and white, champagne and soft pastel colors.

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Manolo Blahnik: wearing this shoes is passion

That’s right Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her character from the movie «Sex and the City» introduced us to Manolo Blahnik, and what it’s like to have the sickness known as «shoe addiction». Every woman needs to have a Classic Shoe. We all love the frills: ruffles, bows and foot bling. We change our shoes very often for work and play, an evening out or for the red carpet. If you’re a Fashionista, if you don’t have a pair of Manolo Blahnik's shoes, get a pair!

Spanish-born designer Manolo Blahnik founded his footwear empire in 1970 and immediately received a decisive stamp of approval from fashion icon Diana Vreeland. Over 40 years later, he continues to design his fashionable shoes with a critical eye for every element and stylish silhouettes for every woman. One of Blahnik's greatest inspirations was his mother. She studied fashion magazines and interpreted the latest fashion trend on her clothing.

Blahnik and his family often traveled to Paris and Madrid for buying clothes. His mother was always dissatisfied of the shoes from their hometown, so she made her own. When Blahnik was going to university, he lived with his aunt and uncle. Meanwhile, his aunt deeply influenced his fashion sense. He refined his tastes and learned to appreciate the beauty of luxury, art, and joy. Blahnik has never studied in making shoes in school. He learned the skills of shoe making by visiting shoe factories and talking to pattern cutters, technicians and machine operators. At first, he was designing men’s footwear, but he soon understood that men’s shoes design is limited and his imagination can create more.

Like any great couturier, Manolo Blahnik’s shoe styles are kept to small exclusive production numbers and his style signature is easily recognizable.

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Russell & Bromley spring collection

Russell & Bromley enriches its leather collection spring-summer 2016 focused on a variety of brown shades - from the metallic gold to deep mahogany color with small patches of animal prints which gives a special charm. The new season of Russell & Bromley is a continuation of its off season collection of soft neutral hues, made in classic shapes. Spring women's line includes new colors such as pale golden and leopard - shopper bags, lead-in for both daytime and evening images, and braided leather sandal Stuart Weitzman for walks along the beach. The men's collection continues the theme of classic and inheritance with a sophisticated and modern charm. Traditional brogues calfskin in the aged brown will add elegance to any wardrobe.

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One brand story: Jimmy Choo

This is my first post and I am so much excited that decided to devote it to SHOES. Strange? No, as shoes are my favorite accessories. I think that shoes can describe a person: character, charisma, sense of taste, ability to notice manor details in every beauty thing.
This topic I immediately want to classify as something with "special importance" - and I think there is a lot of soul mates and counterparts, who with great pleasure will support me in this. There are even women who never wear all the shoes they have, but they are still buying new ones. Shoes may announce a strict sentence your image and sense of beauty depends on them to a greater extent. For me, they are more important than dress, because any outfit you are decorating yourself, but your walk, so how you present yourself, depends entirely on the shoes.

You have probably watched the movie «The Devil wears Prada» even there the shoes are described as something very important. Just remember the quote:

You sold your soul to the devil when you put on your first pair of Jimmy Choo's, I saw it.

©The devil wears Prada

And today I would like to share with you a story of one brand, my favorite brand Jimmy Choo. Shoes by Jimmy Choo are famous and rich; moreover, they are favorite shoes of «Red Carpet». Jimmy Choo shoes perfectly emphasize your individuality. In them you will always feel yourself on top. And If tonight you’re going to dress to kill, then let Jimmy Choo's high heels company you throughout the night.

His cinderella shoes are the most desirable present for every woman. Each bride would dream to wear them for the most important day of her life.

Jimmy Choo is known as the famous shoe designer from Malaysia, the island of Penang, and his parents - immigrants from China, and if not an error during registration, shoe genius would wear the surname of Chow. Jimmy inherited a passion towards shoes from his parents, who owned a small shoe repair shop. His first pair of shoes was created at the age of 11.

He couldn't find scholarship for higher education and for paying the tuition fee; Jimmy was forced to look for jobs as a janitor at the restaurant and a shoe factory.

But at the age of 22, he graduated from the Technical College in London (now - London College of Fashion), and a few years later he rented and refurbished the old shoe factory building in the east London. After a couple of years, shoes by Jimmy Choo lit up the pages of British Vogue. And, perhaps, the most famous of his first clients was the Princess Diana, who immediately ordered a six pairs of shoes.

In 1990, Tamara Mellon, the daughter of a British businessman, made ​​an offer to Jimmy such kind of offer that, he could not only refuse , but gladly accepted: it is a good opportunity to create a luxury brand . In 1996, the «simple shoemaker » and the « business woman» registered joint shoe company. In the same year they released the first collection of women's shoes and open single-brand boutique in London. Two years later, Jimmy Choo boutique appeared in New York and in Los Angeles in 1999. In 2000, Jimmy Choo was awarded as the best designer of accessories, and on 18th of June in 2003 Queen Elizabeth II personally awarded him with the Order of the British Empire for his contribution to the development of the shoe industry.

Shoes-a matter of life and death.

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