First Look: Vashtie X Puma S/S 15 Collection

New York based creative Vashtie Kola teams up with Puma for a debut Spring/Summer 2015 collaboration consisting of a range of Ready To Wear unisex separates and a twist on classic footwear.The multi-talented Kola is a Director, Filmmaker, Artist, Designer, Creative Consultant and DJ that has become a style icon with worldwide influence and is known for being at the forefront of New York's Downtown scene.

A quintessential New York girl Vashtie symbolizes the intersection of drive, talent and culture, strengthening the notion that New York is the Mecca for fostering creative minds.Puma has played an integral role in scenes that inspire Vashtie's creativity, iconic silhouettes such as the Puma States have been ever-present on the streets of New York since the 70s when they were embraced by emerging sub-cultures.

Vashtie's style takes inspiration from the urban music and lifestyle scene of the 80s and 90s.The first collaboration with Puma pulls on this and takes a trip down memory lane to the dawn of New York's B Boy culture.Paying homage to the era, key classic Puma styles including States and T7s have be reworked in fresh new materials for Spring/Summer 2015.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Puma

Designer Collaboration: Alexander McQueen X PUMA S/S 2015 Collection

Spring/Summer 2015 will see Puma rekindle their relationship with McQueen for a second season merging Puma's performance expertise with McQueen's fashion heritage.Building on the debut collection this season embodies McQueen's edgy, urban feel with both re-imagined classic Puma silhouettes and new ones, created with sport as a major reference.

Mismatched colours and metallic textures adorn traditional Puma shoe designs; technical mesh meets premium leather and unexpected glow-in-the-dark details.The colour palette is reminiscent of 1950s Formica colours, bright and clashing with a fresh modern twist.

Updated performance inspired Run Mids lead the way with new nubuck mounded cage features, highlighted with silver metallic foil and fluro orange lasered leather; key for McQueen Spring/Summer 2015.Both the Rush Mid Low and Mid T are re-imagined through Alexander McQueen's extensive archives, their iconic graphic tyre print covers both styles and brings to life McQueen's sense of rebellion and spontaneity.

Womenswear again sees Puma's historical archives tapped into including the return of the Leap Lo, an elegant combination of sportswear and fashion; adding a modern aspect with its technical outlook and forward design.Refreshed with open cage panels and neutral greys creating depth and shade.The Move Femme Lo a key silhouette of the range like menswear, uses exciting metallic foil elements inspired by the thermal blanket and rich Italian leather.The exciting union takes on a new lease of life this season exploring and showcasing both brands unique DNA, a true evolution for this historic partnership.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Puma

MV News: Miranda Kerr Unveils New Reebok Skyscape Shoe

Today, Reebok unveiled it's exciting, new global campaign for the Spring / Summer 2015 Skyscape collection featuring the internationally renowned supermodel Miranda Kerr.

Miranda Kerr, the global fashion icon, has worked with Reebok's Skyscape collection since it's launch in Spring 2014 and stars at the forefront of the campaign for a third consecutive season.Fashion photographer and film-maker, Greg Kadel, snaps striking images of Miranda as she models her Skyscape shoes with a wide range of outfits, demonstrating that Skyscape shoes are the ideal choice for any outfit, mood or occasion.

The images will be featured in a global retail campaign that centers on the benefit of having a comfortable shoe to take Miranda throughout her busy life.Whether she is wearing them to the yoga studio, a casual work meeting or out for lunch with friends, Skyscapes are the example of versatile fashion. 

For more than 30 years, Reebok has been at the heart of women's footwear innovations.The fitness brand has designed Skyscape as a casual, comfortable shoe to keep busy women happy on their feet all day.For Spring / Summer 2015, the Skyscape collection is available in five fun and flirty silhouettes, all featuring the Skyscape signature one-of-a-kind technology which surrounds the foot in 360 degrees of super soft foam.Flexible, lightweight, and machine washable, Skyscape is the perfect shoe for women who are constantly on the go.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Reebok

MV News: Disney Enlists Nine Global Luxury Shoe Designers To Reimagine Cinderella's Glass Slipper

In celebration of the release of Disney's live action film inspired by the classic fairy tale “Cinderella,” Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has collaborated with nine luxury designer shoe brands across the globe to assemble an enchanting collection of shoes that reimagine Cinderella's iconic glass slipper.The distinguished designers, in alphabetical order, are: Paul Andrew, Alexandre Birman, Rene Caovilla, Jimmy Choo, Salvatore Ferragamo, Nicholas Kirkwood, Charlotte Olympia, Jerome C. Rousseau, and Stuart Weitzman.Each brand has created it's own interpretation of the famed glass slipper Cinderella accidentally leaves behind when the clock strikes midnight.

“Cinderella's glass slipper has become a magical symbol of transformation,” said Didier Vanneste, SVP & Country head MENA from The Walt Disney Company.“Each pair of shoes in this exciting global collection captures Cinderella's elegance and grace through the lens of celebrated designers, making this shoe collection truly fit for a princess.”

Swarovski, which produced the iconic glass slipper for the film under the direction of Academy Award winning costume designer Sandy Powell, provided the crystals featured in the designers' shoes.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Google Images

First Look: Coach Cruise 2015 Neon Collection

The bright neon lights of New York City have inspired Stuart Vevers' C.O.A.C.H. Collection.Injecting fun, optimism and an original technical glow this season with a limited edition collection that takes the spirit of authentic Coach, with it's rich saddle-colored leather and explodes it with a playful riff on neon.

“Bubbled” hardware coated in neon rubber, neon binding and neon trims make a surprising juxtaposition with Coach's signature, natural saddle-colored leather on a family of downtown bags and accessories that includes, for the first time, a leather-and-neon-trimmed C.O.A.C.H. bicycle.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Coach

First Look: Tod's Autumn/Winter 2014 Ballerina & Flower Bag Collection

With a strong focus on the brand's icon products in collections that embody Italian style with sporting sophistication of the highest order, Alessandra Facchinetti has now restyled the Ballerina and created the Tod's Flower Bag.

 Alessandra brings her love of dancing to the metropolitan atmosphere of the Tod's Ballerina Margot.It's the light of the metal Gommini studs that marks time for the unmistakeable Tod's Ballerina.

Inspired by the dynamic shape of some Venetian designer flower vases, the new Tod's Flower Bag has a sinuous leather construction – playing with it's colours both inside and out that evokes the draping look of garments.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Tod's

Shout Out Of The Day: Moda Operandi Launches Del Toro X Alison Lou Trunk Show

Emoticons jump out of your phone and into your closet with this limited-edition Del Toro x Alison Lou, Spring/Summer 2015 collection.

From Drama Queen flats to Bee Happy earrings, mix and match all you want, because everyone knows the best texts involve a string of emoticons.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Moda Operandi/Google Images

First Look: Reebok Z-Jet 2014 Collection

Designed for speed with max cushioning, the high performance jet engine inspired Reebok Z-Jet features speed channels of moving air underfoot to provide dynamic, responsive cushioning on your run and an unnaturally fast finish.  

The pressure changes of your unique foot strike force air from heel to toe resulting in a soft and responsive underfoot feel to help propel you forward, whilst multiple underfoot flex grooves allow the foot to bend freely adding additional comfort and freedom of movement. 

The NANOWEB upper keeps your foot locked in, supported and centred on the platform and the seamless, lightweight construction is smooth and irritation-free.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Reebok

First Look: Tod's Gommino Spilla A/W 14 Collection

A DNA steeped in tradition, a long history of “Made in Italy”, all absorbed by Alessandra Facchinetti for the purpose of designing an endless stream of new chapters in the story.The designer has now introduced the new Spilla model of the iconic Tod's Gommino.

The Spilla model features a classic tailoring object.Transformed into an unexpected contemporary fastening, it becomes an unusual accessory that fits in just over the leather tassels: it can be removed and replaced, to personalize the iconic Gommino, as mood dictates.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Tod's

First Look: Kurt Geiger A/W 2014 Collection

Evoking the power of scarlet, print, texture and silhouettes, shoes are designed for the Kurt Geiger girl's taste in British traditions and the magic of fashion.Laced sandals and slippers with stars, stones and sparkle reflect the glittering water of the Grand Canal whilst an increase in brown, tan and earthy tones, cuddly shearling and suede protect you in the great English outdoors.  

New Chelsea boots, Derbies and Go-Go boots ensure that the flat ankle boot and over the knee styles continue to be all the rage.Flats get the fantasy treatment too with stilettos, slippers and skaters in touchy feely velvet with brooches and bows.

Crimson sets a darker mood for accessories with saffiano leather bags crafted in classic shapes in shades of scarlet, oxblood and hot pink; as well as a rich wine python print.This season the ‘London’ saffiano bag is introduced with a limited edition hand painted Venetian lace print, echoing the Kurt Geiger London lace shoes.

Exclusively for the Middle East the Carvela collection will offer an edited series of styles with rhinestones, shine and sparkle.Fairytale courts with encrusted bows, mules that shimmer and block heel sandals boasting an intricate lattice upper; this season's shoes reflect in both silver and gold with accents of black and nude.  

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*Photo: Courtesy of Kurt Geiger

Shout Out Of The Day: New Bionda Castana Styles Arrive At Hermione Boutique

Hermione Boutique, has just received an arrival of new styles from the famed London-based brand, Bionda Castana.The new stock is a mix of staggering stilettos and the mid-heel pumps, giving every customer a shoe to suit their lifestyle and comfort tolerance.The collection sees beautiful summer brights and a great mix of monochrome prints.A season staple, the mule, also makes its way into this collection.

Renowned as being the go-to label for women who are after chic, unique and wearable shoe designs, the shoes perfectly compliment the effortlessly chic collection already in-store.Featuring classically designed shapes with an emphasis on rich fabrics, comfort and exceptional Italian craftsmanship, Bionda Castana shoes exude timeless luxury. 

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*Photo: Courtesy of Hermione Boutique

First Look: Tod's Gommino Limited Edition S/S 14 Collection

The iconic Tod's Gommino gets a summer makeover for 2014.In patent leather with bright stripes in either red and white, blue and white or turquoise and white, the new model is soft, lightweight, elegant and fun.

It features a gold chain detail and the internal sole displays a distinctive message that links each colour treatment to a favourite Mediterranean resort.Thus, the blue and white style is the ‘Limited Edition Porto Cervo’, the red and white style is the ‘Limited Edition St. Tropez’ and the turquoise and white style is the ‘Limited Edition Capri’.

Over the years, the Gommino has been regularly updated and a multitude of versions have been created, distinguished by different materials, colours and details.The Limited Edition Spring/Summer 2014 model is the latest of these and with it's chic, warm-weather, Riviera spirit it's bound to be a favourite with Tod's fans around the world.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Tod's