Sandra‘s Closet

Today’s post is dedicated to the shoe trends for F/W 2011. After having analyzed dozens of shoes, I am happy to give you an insight of what to get. Good news is that the versatility is gigantic and that every women will find something to love. Round and pike toes are both in vogue, so just stick to your favourite version.

You can shop my must-have selection by clicking on the highlighted designer name.

The shoe of the season is the high-heeled loafer.

My favourite high-heeled loafer is this one by Alexander Wang.

Which heel shape is trendy? All! Spike heels compete with the chunky ones for your desire while wedges remain the stars of the season.

My favourite is this stiletto pumps by Camilla Skovgaard.

It seems that we cannot get enough of the wedge and platform trend. The look has transferred to the winter from last season.

My favourite wedges are the gold ones Yves Saint Laurent.

Patent leather, suede and satin are among designer’s perfered materials for their winter collections. I recommend a vibrant, bold hue.

My favourite is the berry-coloured suede model by Christian Louboutin.

Reptile skins are very trendy this season, with python as the absolute must-have.

My favourite are the patchwork python boots by Missoni.

One more material is worth mentioning: Metallic leather which comes in a large variety of colours and shine, not only suitable for nighttime. Enlighten your day with a pair of glittering heels.

My favourite are the metallic booties by Heather Williams.

Lacing is a sexy detail and has been seen on many runways.

My favourite model with laces is the boot by Balmain.

This winter you should add plenty of buckles to your look as they adorn many shoes.

My favourite is the shearling fur low boot by Etro.

LoL, Sandra

When I was in London recently, I visited the new headquarters of net-à-porter which are absolutely stunning.

The best part was my exclusive preview of Alexander McQueen’s exquisite F/W 2010 collection.
The late Bristish designer’s final work is a piece of art, to be taken literally and owning such a statement collector’s piece is like owning a piece of fashion history.

Have a look at my favourites and see how much work and dedication the genius put in his creations. Which one would be your cultural heritage fashionwise?

Look 2

Incrusted harness dress with bulletted duchesse skirt. The printed jacquard was inspired by 3 paintings from Heironymous Bosch entitled “Earthly paradise”, “Garden of Earthly delights”, and “Musical Hell”. The harness has an all over metal sequin embroidery inspired by Byzantine Mosaics.

Retail price £12,420.00

Look 3

Duchesse dress draped with minimal use of seams and darts to form two exaggerated pockets on the side. The embroidery is a metal based embroidery inspired by the 17th century Dutch wood carver, Grinling Gibbons. The embroidery combines bullion, threadwork, metal sequins, metal flowers, metal beading.

Retail price £7,640.00

Look 5

This is the last dress that Lee McQueen draped on the mannequin. The print is inspired by the 15th century artist Stephan Lochner’s 3 church paintings of the Inunciation. Print is on silk duchesse placed following the drape of the dress. The underskirt is made of gold painted goose feathers. This dress has a bustier as part of it’s construction.

Retail price £7,165.00

Look 12

This dress is a combination of the angel wing print translated on Duchesse and chiffon. The print is inspired by the 15th Century Flemish church painter, Hugo van der Goes. The duchesse part of the dress is very sleek with a train creating a stiffness which is softened by the airy chiffon skirt that seems as if revealed. The embroidery is a silver and light gold bullion embroidery backed unto organza.

Retail price £7,165.00

Here are some photos of the beautiful display and me enjoying every detail of those divine creations.

LoL, Sandra