Royal Elastics are not newbies in the footwear game. Having been established in 1996 by two Australian teens, they have since gone through an acquisition and dissolution, and through this hardship have evolved considerably. The brand has been given new life and their core aesthetic and philosophy is seen clearly in their latest collections, branching out into a more fashionable,
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Pre-Fall 2012 presentations are in full swing, and thanks to the lovely ladies at Moda Operandi we can pre-order Sigerson Morrison's collection immediately.
As usual Morrison delivered edgy yet understated shoes designed for the "chic and put-together woman." The brand updates the single sole pump silhouette with a sculpted heel, rich suede uppers and a simple buckle strap in contrast croc.
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Check out this very personal and candid interview with one of our favorite designers, Brian Atwood. The clip is from October 2011, when the designer stopped by the Hudson Bay Company's The Room Vancouver to celebrate the launch of his selection at store.
The designer discusses his passion and point of view regarding his creations and his relationship with his celebrity
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adidas unveiled the lightest mid cut cleat in football today, the adiZero 5-Star Mid. Released following the excitement of the NFL's Wild Card Weekend, the Mid cleat follows the adiZero F50 Soccer cleat as adidas continues to lead minimal trends in performance footwear.
Weighing in at 7.9 ounces, stay tuned to see it on Broncos linebacker, Von Miller, as he advances in
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Designers have sought their inspiration from a slew of sources for next season, and one of them was mother nature herself. Under the Sea inspired footwear has been seen on the runways since the Resort shows, and the trend has followed through to S/S 12. Sandals sit atop coral-shaped heels, and laser-cut seahorses adorn insteps of crystal clear wedges. Though
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With the recent slew of high fashion x active collabs, this is probably one of the most enticing ones. Don't get too excited however, as these bespoke pieces were not made for resale, nor was it an official collaboration between the brands.
Vans teamed up with American TV personality and fashionisto Robert Verdi to create these one of a kind pieces
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The start of a new year means fresh spring previews, with Sea Foam and Mint Green leading the color pack for S/S 12. Nike uses the refreshing shade in their lifestyle and performance models, going monochromatic with the Nike Sportswear Manor in 'Fresh Mint' and pairing with a turquoise strap for the Nike Zoom KD adding 'Mint Candy' to its prolific lineup,
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Looking back at 2011, we at Stylesight are grateful for the drop-dead gorgeous selection of footwear throughout the year. Below we look at a small selection of the top items of season past, that have impacted our industry by making numerous red carpet appearances, being featured in infinite campaigns, and being just plain awesome. Join us in thanking the shoe
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The shortest day of the year is here, so Stylesight's New York team is taking a moment to long for warmer weather and the spring collections to come. The season that will bring us breathable uppers, freshly speckled midsoles, and brighter colorways gives us a preview of springtime kicks with the Reebok Ventilator HLS.
The updated Ventilator features technical upgrades as well as aesthetic, reducing
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Opening Ceremony's first Resort collection is everything that you'd expect: funky classics and updated hybrids.
Their offerings were inspired by the music festival circuits throughout the year, and with that inspiration they've delivered street-ready styles that can also take on the mud at Glastonbury.
Lace-up canvas sneakers sit atop a rubber tread mid-heel unit with contrast patent details. A strappy leather sandal
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S/S 2012 season has promised incredible footwear for both men and women, and this collection from White Mountaineering is no exception. Launched in 2006 by Japanese designer Yosuke Aizawa, White Mountaineering's mission statement is to have the "imagination to fuse design, utility and technology and in the process not submit to marketing or sales needs."
While silhouettes are simple, upper patterns
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The New Balance Lifestyle Collection, including the iconic 574s and 580s, are known for their classic look, bevy of colorways, and that signature grey, providing a understated staple year-round. This winter, New Balance addressed the need for more utilitarian footwear in the marketplace by developing the ML581s. Available for spring release, the new silhouette features weatherproof materials that will benefit the
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German-based label Candice Cooper is expanding their distribution starting in S/S 12. Launched in 2006, the lifestyle fashion footwear brand is lead by German designer Christopher Siegel, formerly of Hugo Boss, and perpetuates the fusion of trend, quality and comfort providing "casual luxury for individualists."
Although not yet available in the US, the brand had a stint in the French market
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Designed by Creative Director Frida Giannini comes Gucci's first American store dedicated to trendy tots.
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Get webby for 2012! Tech trends push trainers to easily adapt to the "addition by subtraction" theory, using webbed systems to supply lightweight, breathable uppers for a snug fit.
Nike starts the new year with Air Max+ 2012, featuring an ultra-light Hyperfuse upper, Cushlon midesole, and a 360 Max Air unit. A great visual update from the +2011, the multi-colored web
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