Embellishment For Your Feets (as Manolo might say)
Over on Sewing Divas I posted a valentine to Isabel Toledo’s new collection for Ann Klein, and the love it-or-hate it reaction pretty much reminds me of the reaction to Karl Lagerfeld’s first collection for Chanel 2+ decades ago. Something tells me this type of controversy is a good thing for Isabel’s future at Anne Klein.
One accessory from the show I lusted after where those Ghillies. I’ll admit they seem to be a love it-or-hate it shoe style. Diva Ann doesn’t like them at all, but I really do, and I have a pair in beige suede that’s has been in my closet for over 10 years.
You can bet I’ll be wearing them again this year after I sew up my versions of Isabel’s designs for my fall wardrobe. Ghillies are a great walking shoe, super with pants and adorable with the right kind of skirt. Nanflan reminds us that Anne Klein has a shoe line, so hopefully Isabel’s runway version will soon show up on Zappos.
But until that happens - Behold - the John Fluevog Darjeeling Ghillie! A big thank you goes to Vivienne for pointing out this really fun shoe.
lorna said,
February 14, 2007 at 1:41 pm
I really like these as well and if I had the $ I would invest in a pair. A nice change from the standard pump.
Marji said,
February 14, 2007 at 5:26 pm
You think? I remember when AK died and her husband licensed her name to all the peripheral lines, and there was such controversy because she wouldn’t allow it in her lifetime.
I wonder how much if any the current fashion house has to say over the licensed lines like shoes and sunglasses and jewelry.
robyn said,
February 14, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Count me among the ghillie lovers - ever since junior high - and they are soooo hard to find! Maybe there will be some affordable knock-offs now that they’ve had this exposure.
Summerset said,
February 15, 2007 at 12:13 am
Sorry, Phyllis, they’re all yours, my pair, too. They’re not for me, but if we all had the same likes or dislikes it would be a pretty boring world.