Trend Report - Shoes @ New York Fashion Week Spring 2011

Ever heard the old maxim that you can never have too much of a good thing? I like to think that these wise words apply to the Shoes at New York Fashion Week this September. After all, with a riper-than-ripe selection of shoe choices stomping the yard of Lincoln Center, Milk Studios, and every West Side block in between, can you really blame me? It's hard to resist: Sometimes a good shoe is all you need to take an outfit to that next I-just-got-street-style-snapped level.  Go through some of the stellar footwear spotted at Fashion Week. Happy ogling! 

Steve Madden joined forces with Z-Spoke and produced this extremely tall lace up bootie complete with floral heels and tread. Thin leather straps and ruffle details round out this heel's fierce look.

Diane von Furstenberg 

Lavender curtain-like rope put a new spin on the season's must-have lace-up sandal. A suede platform and a golden heel were the perfect finishing touches to a colorful collection

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Mint green ankle straps made a pastel splash on the runway. Her Goddess collection never looked so complete!

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg

Gold metallics stood the test of time at DVF with accented heels and geometric shapes. Rope-like straps completed this sandal fit for a goddess.

Christian Siriano continues his collaboration with Payless with the debut of his Spring 2011 collection. Architectural heels in brazen colors will have women darting to the nearest Payless store.

Christian Siriano

Super sculptural gold platforms complemented the golden goddess look at RODARTE. Nicholas Kirkwood's strong sense of architecture seamlessly translates into this heavenly creation!

Ports 1961

Tawny golds, ivories, and pale iridescents were accented by simply chic footwear at Ports 1961. A mesh peep toe bootie like this can easily transition into any working woman's wardrobe.

Bold colors and Chinese-inspired prints rounded out Alberta Ferretti's West-meets-East spring presentation. The splashy prints brought this chunky heel to life and would serve as the perfect sandal for a summery white dress!

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti

The ankle boot gets a fresh start this spring in a crisp white palette and cut out insets. A subtle snakeskin heel and multiple straps are a perfect way to usher in the new season!

Philip Lim

We can certainly appreciate a neutral shoe with a pop of detail! Peter Som gave us just that with a platform wedge heel embellished with heaps of delicate lace and multiple straps.

Peter Som

Color blocked heels accented structured pants and neoprene bodysuits at Ohne Titel. These high-tech heels are sure to snag the attention of fashion enthusiasts worldwide

Vera Wang celebrates 20 Years at New York Fashion Week

Vera Wang at New York Fashion Week 2010 

Celebrating her 20th anniversary this year, Vera Wang chose to dabble in a 

moodier vibe for Spring 2011.

While her signature Wang touches were still lingering — sophisticated silhouettes, embellished adornments and a touch of sparkle; there was an obvious nod to Oriental  and Indian style thanks to origami draping and floral prints. 

Pops of colour were varied thanks to gauzy tulle in soft pink, chartreuse and powder blue; while burnt orange made a statement in satin pencil skirts and layered dresses. 

It wasn't all about eveningwear though, with slinky, ruched draping in blouson shorts, backless dresses and shell tops providing a fresh alternative to all the structured pieces.If you like your Wang on the more mature side, then this collection will hit the fashion spot.

The Color This Season Is Change - Alexander Wang

Models in Alexander Wang on Day 4 of Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week.

Moving away from his usual color scheme of moody black and dark gray hues, Alexander Wang brings light and looseness to his spring 2011 collection with the theme of a construction job gone awry. Models walked down the runway with clumps of white in their hair in addition to coveralls and sack dresses covered with splashes of color and metallic. The accessories also replicated the collection’s construction theme–handbags were exchanged for modified tool bags and necklaces consisted of thick chain links.

A Summer Fling? Nanette Lepore and John Forte!

Nanette Lepore

In celebration of the first season of New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, Nanette Lepore announced that Grammy nominated musician, John Forté will compose and perform live as the models walk the runway for her Spring 2011 Fashion Show. 

Lepore and Forté are partnering to develop music that will capture the mood of the Spring collection, which will also include Lepore’s swim collection, making its debut on the runway.

“The collaboration between me and John Forté represents the celebration of the arts – music and fashion coming together at Lincoln Center. John is composing music exclusively for my fashion show and his artistic talent reflects the feeling we all have at the moment of wanting something handmade and unique,” explained Nanette.

John Forte

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to work with someone you admire and respect; and I’ve been a fan of Nanette – the person and the designer – for some time now. What we’ve set out to do is inspire each other’s work. In this instance, neither the fashion nor the music is an afterthought. One medium inspires the other, from an initial sketch to a melodic dénouement. Our collaboration is an exceptional moment; one that feels pioneering and yet unforced and organic…a natural progression in an attempt at making something beautiful.” – John Forté

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week kicks off at the Lincoln Centre, New York for the first time on Sept 9!

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Some pieces from Nanette's F/W 2010 collection -