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Introducing Our Italian Velvet Shoe Collection

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Introducing Our Italian Velvet Shoe Collection

September 24, 2017

Four pairs of shoes neatly lined up on a light marble floor: red velvet heels, velvet slippers, black boots, black velvet slippers, and a pair of black heels at the far right.

I love minimalist accessories done in really high-quality leather or suede. The effect is luxurious but wearable and has a way of elevating every outfit. This fall I designed a shoe collection in rich Italian velvet for a new spin on that idea. I think the fabric gives the shoes a special and unique look without taking away from their ease. I like them worn with denim and corduroy for a mix of rugged and romantic sensibilities, or dressed up with equally minimalist silk and crepe pieces as we saw on stylist Rachael Wang earlier this month. Having an evening-appropriate shoe that isn’t a sky-high heel is key! Whether it’s a work event or a dinner date, sometimes you want something a bit glamorous without going full-tilt formal. XXJKE