Shoes
Shoes
Black Jeans, Dressed Up
Black jeans dress up with silk, cashmere or a blazer on top, then heels and a small bag for the evening. I start with the jeans in every shape and build the night out from there.
Legres Boots: London Label Made in Italy by Anonymous Founders
Legres launched in London in 2019 from three co-founders who chose to stay anonymous, letting the boots, made in Italy over a year of development, do the talking instead. This edit lines up the current range of Chelsea boots, ankle boots and loafers so the differences in shape and material are easy to compare.
Comfortable Heels Exist, and They Are Mostly Under Three Inches
Yes, comfortable heels exist: under about three inches the foot stays in a position it can sustain, and a wide base spreads the load. I look at height, toe shape and kitten heels from By Far, Cult Gaia and Isabel Marant.
How to Wear Satin During the Day
To wear satin during the day, pair satin skirts, pants and shirts with knits, denim and flat shoes. I add satin shoes and bags, and notes on what feels right on a weekday, not just at a party.
Ancient Greek Sandals: Two Designers and Their Leather Sandals
Ancient Greek Sandals started in 2012 when Christina Martini and Nikolas Minoglou began making sandals in factories in Greece instead of selling the tourist version to visitors in Athens. Notes on the leather sandals, flats, mules and jellies that came out of that idea, and how to pick between them.
Fall Boots: What Separates a Good Pair From a Mediocre One
Fall boots split into two real categories: a clean leather shaft built for dry pavement and a lugged sole built for wet or rough ground. The choice matters more than color or brand once the weather turns unpredictable in early fall. This edit compares knee-high and ankle styles side by side so the shaft fit and sole grip, not the silhouette alone, decide which pair earns a spot in rotation.
Hunter Boots for Women: Tall, Short, Chelsea and Puffer Styles
A guide to Hunter boots for women, from the tall and short rain boots to the Chelsea styles and the puffer booties. I cover the brand's story, how each shape wears, and how to choose one.
Red and Camel Outfits: Red Knits, Camel Coats, Shoes and Bags
A red and camel outfit pairs a red knit or skirt with a camel coat or blazer, finished with red and camel shoes and bags. I sorted the red pieces, the camel coats and separates, and the shoes and bags that tie the two together.
Looking for the Most Comfortable Heels? Start With the Block, Not the Stiletto
Heel comfort used to be treated as a myth, something you traded away for height and shape. The most comfortable heels now come from brands that engineered the footbed and heel geometry for standing time, from cushioned block heels to low St. Agni mules and kitten heels built for a workday.
Chunky Loafers Won the Flat Shoe Argument
Chunky loafers replaced the thin, delicate penny loafer as the default smart-casual flat, mostly on the strength of a lug sole borrowed from hiking boots. The eight pairs here show how wide that category has already gotten, from a slim classic silhouette on a thick sole to a fully studded leather version. The sole is doing more work than people give it credit for.
Funky heel
Not your everyday heels, but wedges, sculpted mules and flower and heart details with a touch of fun. For anyone who wants her shoes to be the outfit.
Mach & Mach
Mach & Mach was founded in 2012 in Tbilisi, Georgia, by sisters Nina and Gvantsa Macharashvili, and today it works between Tbilisi and Milan. Its signature is the Double Bow, which the sisters say stands for their sisterhood and looks like an infinity symbol, and everything is made in Italy. This edit gathers crystal-covered pumps, Le Cadeau bow sandals, mules, ballet flats, boots and a few pieces in the same spirit.
Buckled Boots
Structured boots in dark leather and suede finished with buckles, straps and metal hardware. For anyone who wants shoes that give an outfit some edge.
The Lug-Sole Shoe: Polished Loafers, Square-Toe Mules and Boots
This edit gathers lug-sole loafers, square-toe mules, flatforms and ankle boots in polished leather, suede and shearling. I would start with the sole, then check the fit and finish.
Chanel Rain Boots: How a Countryside Walk Ended Up on the Runway
Chanel rain boots started as a runway idea about muddy countryside walks, and pre-owned pairs are still out there. Here are more than forty real secondhand Chanel pairs, plus sixteen rain boots from other designers for when your size is gone.
Rothy's Shoes: Knit Flats, Loafers and Mary Janes Worth Knowing
A look at Rothy's shoes, the San Francisco brand that knits its uppers from recycled water bottle thread. I go through the flats, the loafers and drivers, and the Mary Janes, clogs, sneakers and sandals.
Chanel Loafers: What Kristen Stewart Wore Instead of the Two-Tone Heels
Chanel loafers are the easiest way into the house's shoes, and these are all pre-owned. Here are sixteen pairs, from quilted and platform to charm-trimmed and vintage, with a simple fit test to run at home.
The Sculptural Heel: Pointed Pumps, Metal Caps and Strappy Sandals
This edit covers sculptural-heel pumps, metal-toe pumps, platform strappy sandals, suede pointed pumps and black patent slingbacks. I would start with the heel shape and check the toe and seams before anything else.
Hermès Sandals: The H That Began With Three Straps
Hermès sandals, from Oran and Chypre slides to espadrille wedges, flat sandals and mules, make this edit about shape rather than one famous H. I explain how I would size a pre-owned pair and what I would inspect before wearing it.
Cowboy Boots, Three Ways: Tall Tassels, Ankle Booties and Suede with Stitching
A guide to cowboy boots in three groups: tall and knee high pairs, ankle boots and booties, and suede, snake and embroidered styles. I talk through the history behind the shape, how each pair wears and what to leave on the shelf.
Nike Air Max: From the Air Max 90 to Dn8, a Sneaker Born From a Paris Building
The Nike Air Max began with a trip to the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and this edit sorts Air Max 90, Air Max 95, Air Max Plus, Dn8 and Muse pairs by how they wear. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you lace up.
White Loafers for Women: Wear Them Past Labor Day
A guide to white loafers women can wear all year, from classic penny and driving styles to horsebits, tassels and chunky soles. I sort 40 pairs by shape and tell you how to keep white leather looking clean.
Silver Heels: Strappy Sandals, Platforms and Pointed Mules
Silver heels can read like jewelry at the ankle, so this edit moves from strappy sandals to platforms, pointed-toe pairs and mules. I say when I would reach for each shape and what I would check in the fitting room.
Tory Burch Sandals: The Miller Family, Flat Slides and Heels, Sorted
Tory Burch sandals start with the Miller, a design that launched in 2008 and was inspired by a pair from Capri. This edit sorts the Miller family, the flat sandals and slides, and the heeled, wedge and platform styles, with a note on how I would try each pair.