WE LOVE...

Gender defiers
Sassy sacks
The right to Choo

From left to right: AA Hartwick unisex shoes, SassyPop Kids, Jimmy Choo.

From Marlene Dietrich to Katharine Hepburn, there's something wonderful about a woman in mannish garb. These unisex lace-ups from AA Hartwick clinch the vibe.

Between school and extra curricular activities, children have to carry half their lives with them, so it's worth making it fun, with colourful backpacks from SassyPop Kids.

With Jimmy Choo hitting the news in recent weeks thanks to a possible company sale, we thought we'd honour the moment with a glimpse of the brand's allure.

 

ISSUE 27 WE LOVE...

Luxe wedges
Carry-on colour
Sew pretty

From left to right: Alaïa wedges, Marni tote, Oscar de la Renta embroidered suede flats.

With summer on the horizon, it's time to start dreaming of new shoes. Alaïa's elaborately crafted tan wedge sandals make a worthy subject for any footwear-related reverie.

A statement tote like this funky tweed number by Marni is the ideal way to make neutral, laid back style go pop. It's big enough to carry all your stuff too.

Ballet flats have rightly achieved the renewed status of a fashion staple. Adorned like these colourful numbers from Oscar de la Renta, they've got a whole new vibe sewn up.

 

ISSUE 26 WE LOVE...

Dune walking
In the black
Baby blue

From left to right: Dune UK, Coquette Red, Jack & Lily.

UK footwear brand Dune is currently kicking up its heels with a dose of animal print magic.

Australian accessories brand Coquette Red offers premium quality bags without the price tag, and, by transcending fads, is always a good investment.

Jack & Lily's beautiful infant shoes are soft, sweet and utterly scrumptious!

ISSUE 25 WE LOVE...

Pretty bird
Getting meshed
Men in black

From left to right: Zadie Clutch by Nancy Bird, Mesh clutch by Olga Berg, Rivers men's shoes.

The Zadie Clutch by Nancy Bird is a small miracle. Its front flap can be tucked inside for a different look and the strap is adjustable.

Mesh remains a hot fashion pick, with this version by Olga Berg recalling the high tone glamour of vintage Hollywood, at very un-Hollywood prices.

Not too pointy and not too straight down the line, these classic men's shoes from Rivers are well worth the outlay.


ISSUE 24 WE LOVE...

Winter tan
Golfing greats
Horsing around

From left to right:Regina by Mollini, Golfers by Emma The Shoemaker, Timmy Woods Smart Jones handbag.

A brown boot is a must for any winter wardrobe, and this low wedge heel Regina style from Mollini answers most criteria including comfort, elegance and style.

These beautiful Golfer shoes by Melbourne footwear artisan Emma The Shoemaker are superb. If you like the finer, handmade things in life, these are for you.

The Timmy Woods Smart Jones handbag is so kitsch it's fantastic. For a weird and wonderful style statement, take it to the races if you dare.

 

ISSUE 23 WE LOVE...

Happy Camper
Bags of style
Cash rich

From left to right: Camper Kids, Prada B.Y.O. Bag, Cash from PS by Paul Smith

Camper's colourful but cool styles are a must for kids demanding both street credibility and good foot health. Pictured: Pelotas Xlite.

Prada's handy ‘B.Y.O. Bag' is a lightweight number doubtless indispensible for those extra luxury items picked up on a high end Milan shopping spree.

For devotees of the ‘classic-plus' aesthetic, the Cash shoe from PS by Paul Smith, adds dash to black leather with multi stripe detailing and a touch of turquoise.

 

ISSUE 22 WE LOVE...

Bally hoo
Christian's clutch
Real Teese

From left to right: Christie Turlington with Bally, Christian Louboutin, Dita Von Teese does Melissa.

Picking Christie Turlington as the face of high end Swiss brand Bally is a stroke of genius. The woman is stunning and, like the label she represents, utterly age resistant.

Known for death defying heels, Christian Louboutin is also capable of uber-glam accessories, such as the exotic Maykimay Swarovski mesh clutch with African motif.

The seductive charms of Dita Von Teese have been harnessed by renowned hi-shine shoe brand Melissa in recent times, and boy do they make a good match.

 

ISSUE 21 WE LOVE...

Desert storm
Chanel crochet
Grey glory

From left to right: Pbp desert boots, Chanel crochet detail bag, Nine West boots.

The earthy charm of desert boots is often overlooked as an option for metrosexuals. This hip grey pair by Pbp, available through General Pants, sets the record straight.

Who'd have thought it? A cute crochet detail bag from none other than Chanel... now high end ladies can have luxury and craft in one fell swoop.

Time was when grey was enough to make a girl blue, but these boots from Nine West have turned the tables and are a great neutral alternative to omnipresent black.


ISSUE 20 WE LOVE...

Burberry boots
Alice in red
Juicy Luci

From left to right: Burberry Wellingtons, Witchery flats, Luci Perl

If you wish to make a splash with your wellies, Burberry offers styles including the original check or this scarlet version, priced a cool coupla hundred bucks.

Banish black thoughts and brighten up your pedal extremities this autumn with a shiny patent pair of Alice flats from Witchery.

A red bag like this one from Luci Perl lifts wintry gloom like a hot toddy on a cold evening and works well with neutrals and denims.


ISSUE 19 WE LOVE...

Giddy heights
Fizzy orange
Choc-tastic trends

Proenza Shouler

Bisonte

Evisu Evi Joi

From left to right: Proenza Schouler, Il Bisonte, Evisu Evi Joi.

Is anything more fantastic than Proenza Schouler? The brand breaks all the rules but comes out a winner.

Il Bisonte is the leather world's answer to a French patisserie - everything on offer is irresistible.

This Evisu Evi Joi chocolate and orange plimsoll for men is a wondrous creation. Love your work guys.