Its "The Higher the Platform, the Closer to God" at Balmain's Heavenly Runway
For Spring/Summer 2023, Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing combines the sculptural dresses synonymous with the house with an airy offering of celestial drapery.Adding to — and possibly even elevating — the collection are a slew of platform shoes from gladiator sandals to post-apocalyptic sneaker styles. Rock-shaped soles bring a warrior-like energy to braided leather sandals while a cast of angels grace flatform booties.We've rounded up the best footwear moments from Balmain in the ...
Rick Owens Footwear Gives the People What They Want
Rick Owens serves up a crowd-pleasing footwear collection as part of its Spring/Summer 2023 offering. Juxtaposed with tulle and silk dresses, the assortment leans into the brand's familiar unisex square-toe shape and platform. Design details include translucent heels and draped leather in a range of colors from pale gray to taupe, yellow, pink and black.Owens' legion of fans will no doubt embrace the selection, which pairs nicely with the brand's signature asymmetrical hemlines.Experience Rick O...
Slinky Boots Take Over Off-White™'s Spring 2023 Ready-to-Wear Offering
Amidst a striking, futuristic, and leather-heavy runway collection lies a sliver of whimsy — Off-White™ interrupts its sleek Summer 2023 collection with a run of playful footwear. Boots and a lone mule sport a sculptural heel reminiscent of a Slinky toy, even donning the Slinky's chrome hue in select iterations.The model is set to be the next "cool girl" shoe, arriving in black, purple and white colorways. As for styling, the boot manages to upscale midi skirts, maxi dresses, denim culottes ...
The Air Jordan Elevate Returns in "Lucky Green"
Jordan Brand's lifestyle-driven platform Air Jordan 1 Low dubbed the "Elevate" returns in a Celtics colorway, relying heavily on a "Lucky Green" hue that covers the model's overlays.White leather serves as the shoe's base with hits of black covering the Swoosh, laces and tongue. An off-white lining adds a vintage-inspired flair to the model, while a special edition insole channels the iconic hardwood floor of the Celtics home court at the TD Garden. Anklet-inspired chain detail completes the des...