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Bergdorf Goodman: Show Stoppers in the Shoe Salon

barbaraanne — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:59:20 +0000

Art Deco has never been more flamboyant, as it triumphs in shoe design this fall. Christian Louboutin‘s genius continues to awe, but Alexander McQueen, Jimmy Choo, Valentino, and Gucci are not far behind. From Bergdorf Goodman’s Shoe Salon, these are my choices:

Louboutin’s Maralena Flame sandal at $2445 takes Best in Show.

I also love his metal stiletto suede pump for $995.

Nipping at Louboutin’s heels are Alexander McQueen’s Ankle-Wrap Finned Wedge Pump ($930)

Jimmy Choo’s Scalloped Lace Platform Pump ($995)

Valentino’s Rhinestone Bow Satin Pump ($1195)

and Gucci’s magnificent Alyona Over-the-Knee High-Heel Boot ($2495).

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Kate Middleton: Royal Wedding Dress

barbaraanne — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:26:41 +0000

By BarbaraAnne:

Fainting with exhaustion from not caring about the Arab uprisings, American floods, African chaos, and Afghan war, journalists obsessively speculated on who would design Kate Middleton’s wedding dress. The day finally came. If it didn’t, everyone would have died from unrequited anticipation. ;-)

When she got out of the Rolls Royce, Princess Catherine’s magnificent gown was revealed. Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, cut a modern design out of traditional satin, adorned with lacework. The dress itself was “something old, something new.” The tiara was borrowed, and Diana’s ring was blue.

British and Irish craftsmanship were celebrated today. Hand-cut French Chantilly and English Cluny lace flowers included roses and shamrocks. Lace artists used the Irish Carrickmacross technique: One applies muslin to a net base, following a design outline. Then the surplus fabric is cut away.

Her veil was ivory silk tulle trimmed with embroidered flowers, and was held in place by the 1936 Cartier Halo Tiara. Her shoes were also made of ivory silk by Alexander McQueen. Magnificent.

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Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 – Shoes NOT to Die For

SMS — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:46:12 +0000

I’m going to miss this man, my heart still breaks.

Cinderella should have been so lucky as to have worn a pair of Alexander McQueen shoes. If she had, I guarantee she would have stopped and picked it up.

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Breaking Fashion News: Alexander McQueen Found Dead

SMS — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:23:47 +0000

Alexander McQueen (of Armadillo shoe fame) was found dead earlier today in his London apartment, of an apparent suicide. It’s a sad, sad day for the fashion industry, which has lost one of their greatest. It’s a sad day for me, too. What a tragic loss of a young and influential fashion genius.

You can read the story at the Huffington Post.

UPDATE: Read what others in the fashion industry have to say about McQueen at WWD. Hurry, WWD hides their posts to non subscribers after a day.

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What do High Fashion Models and Chihuahua’s Have in Common?

SMS — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:56:40 +0000

Apparently, they both wear ridiculously large things on their feet.

Alexander McQueen‘s Armadillo shoes on the catwalk

Chihuahua wearing cheeseburger shoes – Photo by William Hundley

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Armadillo Angst

SMS — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:39:42 +0000

Apparently a few models are abdicating the Alexander McQueen throne and are refusing to walk the catwalk in his treacherous armadillo shoes, and McQueen is declaring “Off with their heads!” in return. I mean really, who can blame them? Not only are they dangerous, they gotta weigh more than the models who are expected to wear ‘em.

Read the full article at the Huffington Post.

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Major Covet Part II!

SMS — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:44:28 +0000

Hey kidz! Did ya miss me? Ya, I know, I’ve been remiss. I don’t get much time to come up for air this time of year, it’s the nature of the biz.

So anyways, I’m doing my usual “too late to have not missed all the good stuff I can afford” stroll through the private sale boutiques, and I came across this beauty at Gilt Group and thought I just had to share:

It’s a crinkle silk draped gown by Alexander McQueen… just GORGEOUS! It even has boning! They apparently have two left, A European size 38 and a size 40. The 40 measures 34 inches in circumference at bust. 70 inches from shoulder to hemline. It’s also available in black. Neither of which will be mine, yet once again. But just ONCE in my life I want to wear a gown with a train! Just ONCE! I missed the chance when I got married. Don’t ask.

Anyway, it can be some lucky, painfully skinny girl’s for the bargain price of $998. And considering the retail price was $3,975 it IS a bargain! And note the model is NOT wearing Armadillos.

Gilt is one of those private sale sites for which you have to contact me to get an invite. I’ll be standing by as the requests come pouring in from all of you lucky ladies who are hot to buy this beauty!

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Ow

SMS — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:03:21 +0000

I know Armadillo shoes have been big in Japan for a couple/few years now, but Alexander McQueen??? Say it isn’t so!

Watch the Alexander McQueen show that took place at Paris Fashion Week yesterday and his models walking in these things like it’s nothing. And people think modeling is an easy job. HAH! A head’s up… this is Paris, where people actually celebrate the human body without having a conniption. There’s mild nudity in the film at the beginning of the show and briefly in the show. That is if you think a woman with breasts smaller than what I expect Christian Siriano‘s are actually qualifies as nudity.

While I appreciate the beauty of appearing to be walking en pointe when viewed from the front, there is nothing beautiful about these shoes when viewed from the side. And I had to watch the video twice to notice the clothes, an advantage the show’s audience certainly didn’t have. No worries though, they didn’t miss anything.

Hmmmm… maybe now I know why McQueen thought the shoes were a good idea.

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