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High-Heeled Legos: The Snappiest Snap-Together Shoes You'll Ever Wear

By Monica GarskeApr 8th 2011 – 1:15PM
Courtesy of Finn Stone

Courtesy of Finn Stone

A pair of playful stilettos can make a woman feel young again -- especially if those high heels are covered in tiny toys from her childhood. Last month, British artist Finn Stone unveiled one seriously funky fashion accessory at the Affordable Art Fair in London: a pair of stilettos covered in hundreds of colorful little...

Cool Greys: Inspired or Insipid Air Jordans? [VIDEOS]

By Steven HofferDec 23rd 2010 – 3:39PM

Seven years after retiring from professional basketball, Michael Jordan can still sell sneakers. Footwear aficionados lined up at shoe stores across the country Wednesday night to pick up the heavily anticipated Air Jordan Retro 11 Cool Grey. The shoe, available for 24 hours only and last sold in 2001, is considered a...

Florida Teenager Puts Shoes on 1,300 Children

By Elizabeth BarrDec 6th 2010 – 1:53PM

(Oct. 11) -- Jacob Rice is not a shoemaker or a shoe designer or a shoe salesman. Jacob Rice is not a wealthy man of industry with money to spare, nor is he a dedicated nonprofit executive with years of fundraising experience. Jacob Rice is a high school freshman, and Jacob Rice has placed shoes on the feet of more than...

Get a Kick Out of Kobi Levi's Wild and Wacky Shoes

By Monica GarskeNov 9th 2010 – 5:00PM
Kobi Levi Footwear Design

Kobi Levi Footwear Design

(Nov. 9) -- If you get a kick out of super-wacky high fashion, then you'll probably love Israeli designer Kobi Levi's line of outrageously funny footwear. The freelance shoe designer from Tel Aviv is famous for creating uniquely artistic footwear that makes even the most sophisticated slipper look like a generic old pair...

Men Wear Heels So Women Can Heal From Domestic Violence

By David MoyeSep 20th 2010 – 7:07AM
YWCA of San Diego County

YWCA of San Diego County

(Sept. 20) -- A group of men in San Diego are collectively putting their best foot forward -- and into high heels. It's part of a Sept. 30 event called "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes," which, true to its name, will feature hundreds of guys strutting their stuff in a mile-long walk through the city's downtown in an effort to...

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Silly Ladies, Christian Louboutin Isn't Trying To Hurt You Or Your Tootsies

May 24th 2012 - 02:46PM

I mean, he doesn't actually care if you're comfortable, but he isn't designing footwear with the intentional purpose of destroying your feet.

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Stacy London Reveals The 7 Style Rules Never To Break

May 24th 2012 - 01:55PM

Stylist Stacy London has been shelling out fashion advice on TLC's "What Not To Wear" since 2003. and now she's got a book of case studies coming out in October called "The Truth About Style."

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Lisa Dandeo: The Shoes of Lynn's 2012 Commencement

May 23rd 2012 - 04:51PM

We say All Styles Are Welcome at Lynn University, and we encourage students to express themselves through their own personal style.

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Suiting Up When the Temperature is Up

May 23rd 2012 - 03:31PM

It seems naturally easier to look and dress more professionally in the fall and winter, when conditions beckon us to cover up in layers of wool and knits.

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How Much For Judy Garland's 'Wizard Of Oz' Ruby Slippers?

May 23rd 2012 - 10:00AM

Judy Garland 's ruby slippers from " The Wizard of Oz ."

Footwear News From the Web

  • 05/29/12 Ugg Unveils Line Of Bridal Boots Source: ABC - KHBS/KHOG 40/297 Footwear company Ugg Australia has unveiled its latest gift to brides in search of comfort during their upcoming nuptials: sheepskin wedding boots.
  • 05/29/12 Must-Have Trends for Men's Summer Fashion Source: Daily News - Lebanon PA The arrival of June marks the official male wardrobe shift from spring to full-on summer fashion.
  • 05/29/12 8 Cute Summer Heels, Flats, and Sandals, Submitted by... Source: Slaves to Fashion - Glamour Red patent sandals and a blue pedi combo, submitted by llehman04. imijewelry is all about these edgy studded slippers.
  • 05/29/12 FN Spy: Nina Hits Center Stage Source: FN on WWD.com Fashion house Rodarte , which designed the costumes for the Los Angeles Philharmonic 's production of " Don Giovanni ," tapped the footwear brand to provide a style for the show.
  • 05/29/12 FN Spy: Brits Mark Diamond Jubilee Source: FN on WWD.com Shoe designers are getting in on the royal action with limited-edition shoes for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee , which celebrates 60 years of Elizabeth II's reign.

Background on Footwear

Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet, for fashion, protection against the environment, and adornment.

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