Follow the red soled heels to Louboutin’s World! The recent redesign to Christian Louboutin’s site takes you on a journey through his life and times and of course…his drool worthy designs. Mr. L is portrayed as the “Magician” he is. A pair of blood red patent heels, named “Lynch” help you navigate the site…and if you sit too long, those heels do start-a-tapping! The “Lynch” is a pair designed for the Fetish Exhibition shot by David Lynch. This particular pair has a 14cm curve or in shoe maker terminology this would be called a “short coupled last”. This would pitch you so far forward that it would be best that whatever activities you are doing whilst wearing said shoes would be best that you weren’t on your feet

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Parisian brand LUTZ has paired up with footwear designer Robert Clergerie to present LUTZ By Robert Clergerie. This limited edition collection for SS09 features two silhouettes both offered in two color-ways. The styles mix different types of leathers: varnished, aged and waxed with a variety of straps and elastics resulting in feminine yet powerful designs. Robert Clergerie is a shoemaker that I have adored for some years. Clergerie’s designed tend to be bold and rather substantial, usually clunky heels, platformed soles or wedges. This collaboration between these Parisian design houses is a beautiful marriage between quality and craftsmanship and modern femininity.

View the entire collection after the jump!
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With INSA’s recent release of the INSA-Heels we had the chance to catch-up with him and chat about all things heels. From his initial interest in heels to confirming it is actually a fetish or not we dig deep and get intimate with Mr. INSA. See our original editorial spread of the INSA-Heels here.

Custom heels from Insa’s first solo exhibit in 2005 ‘Insa’s Graffiti Fetish’

When did your fascination with women’s heels begin?

Well I started painting heels about 5years ago. It began when I noticed I could spell my name in the shapes of high heels! After a bit I started to just focus on the heel itself as I realized what a power symbol it is.

Insa gets up: INSA-Heel poster in Nottingham

What is it about heels that inspires you?

So much about heels inspires me- the shape of the object itself, the effect it has on a woman’s posture. The fact they represent so much to many different kinds of people- money, power, sex, fashion, the battle between male and female sexuality, dominance and submission, fetishism, consumer obsession.

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Velvet Angels is a new line of footwear created by former head designer of L.A.M.B., Joe Ponce. The shoes have only been on the shelves for three months and already celebrities are all over the brand.

Most of the shoes are pretty mediocre but the Peepshow ankle boot above is sexy and definitely worth coveting!

They are available at high-end boutiques like Tani in New York and Diavolina in Los Angeles.

For more info visit www.velvetangels.com

Ladies, ladies, ladies. We’re concerned. There is a growing epidemic and we need to bring it to light. There are certain things that are never in fashion. Somethings have been done once and shouldn’t happen again, like say, shoulder pads. But there are somethings that should never be done. Things that will never be a good look. I don’t care how damn cute or sexy those heels are,  please know that “Shrimp ‘n Biscuits” is NOT the business. Ever. To clarify: Shrimp refers to your (hopefully) well manicured toes or shrimps curling over the edge of your heels…eeeek! Biscuits refer to your (hopefully) callus free and well moisturized heels hanging off the back of your heels. This really gets down to proper fit and size. THE SHOE IS TOO SMALL IF YOUR BUSTING OUT THE FRONT OR BACK. Or in some cases too big if your shrimping out the front, i.e: your foot is sliding too far towards the front. Bottom line: Unless you are a high fashion getting paid super model working it on the catwalk and you gotta do what you gotta do (as seen in the above picts from NY Fashion Week) the only place I want to see shrimp and biscuits is on a plate…and don’t even get me started on muffin tops.

Shoes: Mathew Williamson SS09 and Proenza Schouler SS09

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In celebration of Fashion Week the OAK BOND AGE Shop opened this past Monday. Featuring items from some of their favorite designers, the select designers where asked to created limited items that explore the world of bondage. To celebrate the opening of this limited series, the good peoples of OAK celebrated with a party at The Eagle. The theme of bondage was carried out with the bartenders clad in bondage gear…the Belvedere Vodka was free flowing and the house was packed! See a littel peek of the party action See some of our fav items from the BOND AGE Shop after the jump!

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80%20′s collection “has come a long way, baby.” I remember when I first heard about the line I was really smitten by the slip-on’s with graphics . For Fall 2008, Ce ce’s gotten all grown and sexy on us. The line definitely has casual shoes for the girl on-the-go, but 80%20’s line has expanded to include boots and heels. The boots come in wedge and heel styles: The wedges seem super comfy and the heels replicate the vintage silhouette in a way that’s nostalgic but still maintains a modern look. They come in all lengths from ankle to over-the-knee. The heels come in basic colors with accents of pop colors and are perfect for day-to-night transitional outfits. The Fall ‘08 collection recently launched and be sure to check out more pics and the video Look Book after the jump.

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I finally had a minute to sit down and see the Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 08-09 runway collection and of course I was way more concerned with what the models had in their hands and on their feet than with what they were wearing. (Which by the way I was not really a fan of - it reminded me of Armani in the 80s - very sculptural but not in a cool Balenciaga way). I digress. The bags, the gloves, the shoes, oh my! A lot of the bags featured the LV logo embossed on different fabrics. The gloves were very ladylike and the shoes are crazy! I especially need the LV nylons in my life. I also loved the accents of animals skins like snake, croc and ostrich. Take a peak after the jump at my favorite pieces. We’ll have to wait until later in the year but it will be worth the wait for these goodies. . .

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OMG!! Two of my favorite brands, Heatherette and Irregular Choice have teamed up to produce the cutest shoes eva! The shoes, designed especially for Heatherette’s Spring/Summer ‘07 fashion show were in such demand that a limited line are going to be sold through irregularchoice.com beginning in June. The website will stock all the styles and deliver worldwide. The shoes will be available in some stores but the locations are secret for now. All I can say is mark your calendars and plan out your outfits because these shoes are darling!! I hope this will be the beginning of a new and lasting relationship.

More pics after the jump . . .

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