May 16, 2013
As with all things, evaluating something in isolation is not so easy, so here are a few current little heel looks we’re loving.
Similar: Roberto Del Carlo
Similar: Vince Camuto
Prada (Similar: Repetto)
May 3, 2013
Born in Bologna, Daniele Ancarani started his activities in the ‘80s as a ladies’ shoe designer for well known companies of his own town such as Buccheri, Bruno Magli and Di Sandro. In 2001 Daniele Ancarani opened his first boutique in Bologna. The opening of a second store in Bologna as well as new boutiques in Modena, Milano, Termoli, Perugia, Udine and Santarcangelo followed shortly after.
The Daniele Ancarani collections are famous for a blend of sophisticated simplicity and fundamental balance. His collections take inspiration from sophisticated but comfortable casual wear, where the shapes and structures are balanced. The shape and the height of the heels are never drastic. Ancarani designs contemporary shoes in which the materials, colors and lines are selected with painstaking care. “Style is a way of holding yourself, it’s strictly personal. It has no impositions or age: it’s about feeling comfortable with yourself”, explains the designer.
April 30, 2013
New York-based designers Hilary and Barri launched Madison Harding in 2007 (name comes from their childhood addresses- Madison Ave and Harding Drive). These shoes are high quality and from what I hear comfortable, which is why respected retailers like Shopbop, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Piperlime, American Rag, and Blue and Cream have all started selling them. Celebrities like Chloe Sevigny, Whitney Port and Lake Bell have also been spotted around town sporting Madison Harding shoes.
One thing we like in particular is the production location: Brazil. Brazil is known for its density of high quality footwear factories. While the “Made in Brazil” does not hold the same weight as “Made in Italy”, it is certainly a more consistent mark of quality and design than a “Made in China” mark. Something everyone can love is the affordable prices that range between $140 and $200.
Jessie Metallic Flat Sandal
Sabrina Fringe Flat Sandal
Nissa Peep-toe Mini Wedge
Arty Flat Sandal w/ Metal Rings
Shavonne Low Wedge Sandals
Designers Hilary and Barri
April 25, 2013
I couldn’t agree more with yesterday’s New York Times article, “The High Spark of Low-Heeled Shoes“.
You may have noticed it already but one way designers are making little heels chic these days is rethinking the entire design. They’ve stopped trying to create a low heel version of a traditional high heel shoe (i.e. swapping the stiletto for the kitten heel) and instead are creating something fresh and fashion-forward through various versions of a block heel.
From left to right:
Dries Van Noten got really creative and introduced a gilded ball heel. Dries Van Noten Suede mules with a ball heel, $640 at Bergdorf Goodman.
Louis Vuitton incorporated a slim-line heel and a super pointy toe. Louis Vuitton pumps with bow detail, $830 at Louis Vuitton.
Zara went metallic. Zara metallic sandals with ankle strap, $79.90 at zara.com.
Nicholas Kirkwood gave us innovative new block heel shape with his triangular stepped-heel pump. Nicholas Kirkwood color-block patent leather pumps, $635 at Net-A-Porter.
Carven used some transparency to lighten the look. Carven suede bow shoes, $590 at FarFetch.
Miu Miu showed a chunky crystal heel. Miu Miu Patent leather shoes with Swarovski crystal heels, $895 at Miu Miu and miumiu.com.
My favorite line of the article is the closing one, “Think about it: enough height to give your bottom a little lift, and your legs a longer line, but low enough that you can pound the pavement pain-free.” Why yes Grey Lady, that’s exactly what we’ve been saying for years!
April 15, 2013
Hello!
Fist off, thanks for following along! Your support means so much.
As Little Heel nears year two of existence, I’m gearing up to make some changes to the site. In fact, this semester four of my NYU Stern MBA classmates and I have been working on a business plan for the next phase of Little Heel.
I’d like to enlist your help now and ask you to take a quick five minute survey about your shoe shopping preferences. Your input will be immensely helpful in informing our planning process. The results of this survey will be anonymous.
We would also really appreciate if you could forward this on to any friends and family you have who shop for women’s shoes.
Survey Link: http://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2tuvCCcC6uuPdsh
Thank you!!!!
Caroline
