https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 04:52:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437672 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:49:26 +0000 viva 1437672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, where is that shoe from? So gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437670 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:47:01 +0000 annagybe 1437670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes the buyers make the choices that show up in retail. But it seems shoe buyers are more conservative than clothes buyers, where I see more variety </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437636 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:18:04 +0000 jackiec 1437636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting post. Agreeing with LBD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437633 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:08:21 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1437633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't that funny - I didn't even notice until Anna pointed this out! &nbsp;&nbsp;<span>I guess I'm a pretty play-it-safe shoe girl :)<br /></span><br />I'm going to hazard a guess that is right in the middle: &nbsp;if you have a solid moneymaker, like the Okala, why do something else? &nbsp; &nbsp;Tweak it a little, and milk that trend until it dies.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437623 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:46:45 +0000 Jaime 1437623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, Angie you hit the nail on the head as usual - the style is called Rococo!<br />Thanks for the link Anna! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437542 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 04:06:53 +0000 annagybe 1437542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, some styling inspiration&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://thezoereport.com/cute-trend-thats-back-runway/#slide-1">http://thezoereport.com/cute-t.....y/#slide-1</a> </p> <p></p> <p>ETA, But Angie the slideshows I featured mostly showed runway pieces.</p> <p>Though here in Seattle, I was at a spring fashion preview recently. One of the stylists even admitted that don't have the shoe styles I like. Even Barneys, my usual drool-fest has been lacking.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437538 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 04:03:11 +0000 Angie 1437538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, Jaime. How fably Baroque.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437536 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 04:02:31 +0000 Angie 1437536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One more thought before I have supper. Designers could be doing a great job of offering variety, but the buyers are being conservative and safe with their selections. Remember that the fashion buyers&nbsp;are the people who put the stuff into stores, and not the designers themselves unless the brands are the biggest and most well known&nbsp;(Chanel, Burberry, Prada - you know who I mean). And even then, not everything goes from catwalk to retail.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437527 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 03:56:34 +0000 Jaime 1437527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for this post! Great links. I just bought a pair of high (ok 2 inch) green pumps with a huge silver buckle and a sort of 70s heel. Yes, I am serious. Why? It was the most original (and extremely comfortable) shoe I saw. Picture attached. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437525 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 03:56:17 +0000 Angie 1437525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed, Anna. I wonder why that is?&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm focusing in loafers, which seem to work better for me than sneakers.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437522 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 03:53:32 +0000 annagybe 1437522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Angie. The current spate of boots, ankle boots and booties seem to be more retreads. See my reference to the Rag &amp; Bone Newbury, I would also include the SE Petty's. &nbsp;Camilla Skovgaard&nbsp;is doing the same saw soled ankle boot as six years ago.&nbsp;Laurence Decade which popped all over street style pics and is the former designer for Chanel, she's just doing variations of her big hit.</p> <p>It's like designers are still stinging from the recession and just doing their greatest hits.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;Probably why I've shifted my focus to sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437468 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:51:15 +0000 AM 1437468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I feel like I just got an education. Such a succinct post. Thank you.<br />I'm hoping to find a couple of striking, minimal, flat sandals -- you making me get more excited about my search. And also considering some additional casual shoes. Again, thank you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437461 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:41:48 +0000 Angie 1437461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ummlila, some trends stay fringe for a long time&nbsp;- like mules.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think boots and booties have looked the same for a while, and those designers need to get cracking.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437446 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:02:52 +0000 Anonymous 1437446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>UmmLila - so true about the mules. I did see a very cool looking pair at Nine West recently, but the toe was so ridiculously sharp they were too tough to keep on while attempting to walk. Anyways - I felt this all winter too - nothing new in boots...everything looked the same as it did a year ago.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437418 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 01:17:35 +0000 rachylou 1437418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too. Sneakers is where I've landed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437365 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 23:16:28 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1437365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that shoes seem to be moving on a slower cycle.</p> <p>It seems like it's been at least a year since we started hearing that mules were back but I haven't seen anyone wearing them convincingly yet.</p> <p>I also thought lace up boots might be a little bit of a trend, but the only ones I've really liked were YSL cat shoes and not really in my price range. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-retreads#post-1437352 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 22:50:36 +0000 annagybe 1437352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pun intended<br />&nbsp;A significant number of designers are just changing colors and finishes on existing designs.<br />See SE Okala, Rag &amp; Bone Newbury and Wyatt, Acne Pistol, Isabel Marant Bekett (the infamous wedge sneaker). Celine is redoing their slip on platform sneaker. Maison Martin Margiela peep-toe ankle boots. Valentino Rock Studs. Balenciaga has done multiple re-issues of the Ceintures.<br />Those are the examples off the top of my head.&nbsp;</p> <p>So while perusing the Spring 2015 shoes. I'm seeing a lot of stuff that I've seen before.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-week/g4383/best-shoes-spring-2015/">http://www.harpersbazaar.com/f.....ring-2015/</a></p> <p>Knee high gladiator sandals (mine are about five years old).<br />Platform, chunky heels (time to pull out my Miu Miu butterfly clogs).<br />The Derek Lam mules look interesting, but might be difficult to wear.<br />The pointy toe ankle straps look interesting...but don't seem to go with a lot of clothing offerings.<br />The comfortable shoes look the most interesting<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/news/g8674/spring-2015-comfortable-shoes/">http://www.elle.com/fashion/tr.....ble-shoes/</a></p> <p>The only ones that have really caught my eye at all are Marni pseudo sandal sneaker<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.marni.com/us/sneakers_cod44764531mi.html?rr=1&amp;season=main">http://www.marni.com/us/sneake.....eason=main</a><br />And their flatform sandals<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.marni.com/us/wedges_cod44764539dv.html?rr=1&amp;season=main">http://www.marni.com/us/wedges.....eason=main</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.marni.com/us/wedges_cod44764560dg.html?rr=1&amp;season=main">http://www.marni.com/us/wedges.....eason=main</a><br />Marni is know for doing interesting shoes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Though honestly I'll think I'll just be in sneakers for the season. Maybe adding Adidas Stan Smith's, the original. Because even I can't stomach Isabel Marant's version with the matching price tag.</p> </p>