Aquatalia 2011 Fall Preview
Aquatalia’s new fall line is spectacular. The brand recently got some heavy duty hype due to their boots being the shoes of choice for princess-to-be Kate Middleton. Unfortunately, the shoes Kate chose to parade around in were from an older season and by the time the media buzz hit the the ears of shoe enthusiasts those particular styles were sold out. But fear not! The 2011 Fall line is just as lovely and sure to impress.
I was lucky enough to meet with fashion director Rena Krasnow and preview the new Fall collection. It’s not often that I find myself in midtown Manhattan at noon on a Wednesday, but I couldn’t resist the opportunity of a sneak peek. Rena was gorgeous, charming and incredibly stylish (rocking a pair of Aquatalia boots, obviously). As we perused the new line and munched on delicious macaroons, I couldn’t help but be impressed by the quality and subtle details that make the collection stand out. The focus on comfort is impressive. Some styles even feature fur lining on the inside of the shoe for extra added coziness. I love a shoe that can please both the observer and the wearer.
I found the true standouts of the line to be the boots. Marvin K. has designed a line that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also durable and functional. Fashion with functionality and comfort…what a concept. Many styles also feature a wonderful elastic band feature. This allows for us ladies to cover those cankles or engulf itty bitty calves in boots that are custom made to flatter women of every size. Cute, comfy and clearly fit for a princess.
My personal favorite touch: the red lining and hardware detailing on the back of the boot. So cute.
The new collection also features classic styles in a calf hair camo print. Not my favorites of the line, but the shoes feel amazing and look very luxurious. If camo is your print of choice, these shoes are the way to go.
The new line will be available nationwide at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks. I just may have to indulge in a pair. New York is a rainy place, but a girl’s still gotta look good.
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wildflower 13 years ago
They are really comfy and well-made, too! Not just stylish, but functional and often water-proof. And if they say, “Soles guaranteed in cold weather”, they mean it! I wore a pair of their boots down to -25 degrees F, and the soles didn’t get hard, slick, or slippery!
Wow 13 years ago
I would swear I saw two different women wearing the boots with the back zip and red stripe over the past few weeks. But if the collection hasn’t been released, how would that be? Perhaps someone else makes a similar boot? I figure if anywhere is, *this* is the place to ask the question! :-)
Trisha Marie 13 years ago
Could you be spotting this Steve Madden boot?
http://www.whowhatwearit.com/inspired-steve-madden-roady-boot-in-tan.html
They sport a similar red zipper and were very popular.
larkspur 13 years ago
The Steve Madden boot is NOT as pretty!
There’s something kind of horsey about these boots, but I really love them! and I’m always looking for something that will actually keep my feet warm in cold weather, while still looking stylish. i had given up on having both ;-)
lis yee 13 years ago
wow,i like it