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2011 12

Tassel-lations

While previously reserved for hanging off of graduation caps and stripper pasties, the tassel has become one of this seasons hottest fashion accents. Fringe has been dangling down the Spring/Summer runways at Gucci and Louis Vuitton in the form of earrings, necklaces, bags, and of course…shoes. I think the tassel accent brings a playful energy to any footwear collection. We aren’t talking about what dangles off of your grandmothers couches or the rope that ties a small town’s community theater curtains together. This fringe is updated, fresh and aimed at your ankles. These Vena Cava Ankle-Tie Platforms feature white leather…

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2011 12

The Museum Curator and the Flip-Flops

Manolo says, last year, our friends at the Collectors Weekly ran the most fascinating interview with the Elizabeth Semmelhack, author of the book The Heights of Fashion and the senior curator at the Bata Shoe Museum, about the high heels. This time, the Elizabeth Semmelhack is interviewed about the history and meaning of the flip-flops. Here is the excerpt. Collectors Weekly: When did it become more acceptable to wear flip-flops outside of the home or during the week? Semmelhack: Sigerson Morrison made expensive heeled flip-flops at the end of the â€™90s. When they made it, it created a buzz because…

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2011 12

FN Shoe Star, Episode 11

Manolo says, and now the 11th episode of the FN Shoe Star is available on the line for your viewing pleasure. In this episode, as the Manolo had predicted, the Hyojin was shown the door and given the rocker-shoe boot. However, it was not the Manolo’s choice, Rachel, who was declared the winner, but Matthew. He was chosen because the judges believed he had accomplished the impossible goal of making the toner-shoe that could potentially trick some unlucky man into purchasing it. Other than the predicted loser and the unpredicted winner, there is not much else to report, except that…