Shoe Grits: February 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Pretty Ballerina

Pretty Ballerinas is a division of MASCARÓ, a family based company founded in Ferreries, Menorca, in 1918. The MASCARÓ family has been a manufacturer of fine footwear and ballerina shoes for four generations and in 2008, the company celebrated its 90th anniversary.

Pretty Ballerinas is the creation of a long line of history and tradition. Still to this day, the footwear is ethically sourced and hand-made on the Island of Menorca, Spain.
Pretty Ballerinas has been photographed on the most fashionable and influential celebrities, which include Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Elle Macpherson, Kylie Minogue, and Katherine Heigl.

Pretty Ballerina "35629" Orange Suede $195

Pretty Ballerina "35269" Bright Pink Suede "195

Pretty Ballerina "39429" Ivory Snake $245

Pretty Ballerina "35629" Nude Patent $195

Pretty Ballerina "40664" Nude & Bronze Leather $225

Pretty Ballerina "37190" Black/Zebra with Black Patent Toe and Teal Elastic $240

Pretty Ballerina "40694" Teal/Green Loafer $240

Pretty Ballerina "37190" Two-tone Taupe & Gold $215

"HI-LO" of the day!

Prada "3X5412" $370

Bernardo "Milly" $119

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

"HI-LO" of the day!

Van Eli "Yannik" $115

Stuart Weitzman "Cadena" $325

Chie Mihara

I could go on and on about Chie Mihara and how cool she is, but her story is better told in her own words. Check out the link below to see a brief biography on her!

http://www.chiemihara.com/about_chie.html

Katie Kraselsky Held and Chie Mihara at Milan shoe market 2011

We currently have these styles in stock. Sizes are selling quickly, and we can not get any more!

Chie Mihara "Parigi" $355

Chie Mihara "Robina" $395

Chie Mihara "Quina" $365

Chie Mihara "Rose" $445

Chie Mihara "Josy" $435

Chie Mihara "Mandy" $395

Chie Mihara "Vory" $405

Chie Mihara "Xoni" $375

Chie Mihara "Vitoria" $365

Chie Mihara "Finde" $365

Thursday, February 23, 2012

PRADA!

The Prada company began in 1913 by two brothers, Mario and Martino, as a leather goods shop in Milan, Italy. Fratelli Prada (Prada Brothers) imported English steamer trunks and handbags as well as handmade leather goods. Fast forward to 1984, after years of growing success in the handbag and luggage industry, Prada released their first shoe line. The growing fashion company owned 8 factories and subcontracted with 84 other manufacturers in Italy in order to maintain production quality over its products. Years later, Prada is synonymous with luxury and is known as a fashion forward trend setter in the overall fashion arena.

Prada Style 3XZ141 $490

Prada Style 3F5440 $390

Prada Style 3F5283 $390

Prada Style 3XZ149 $520

Prada Style 3X5477 $370

Prada Style 3D5244 $420

Prada Style 3XZ156 $460

Prada Style 3KZ015 $520

Prada Style 3XZ114 $490

Prada Style 3X5412 $370

Prada Style 3Y5473 $340

Prada Style 1IP079 $650

Prada Style 1KZ030 $790

Prada Style 3XP044 $520

Prada Style 3XP040 $520

Prada Style 1XZ220 $755

Prada Style 1XZ217 $775

Prada Style 1XZ199 $890

Prada Style 3XZ118 $460

Prada Style 1I403D $650

Prada Style 1IP079 $650

Prada Style 3XZ141 $490

"HI-LO" of the day!

TWO OF OUR BEST COMFORT LINES!

Thierry Rabotin "1326W" $465

ARA "Rumor" $165

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

JANET & JANET Italian Shoes

Milan

A&G Calzaturificio (Shoe factory) S.p.a was born at the beginning of 90's, and in the same years Janet & Janet emerged as a definitive mark on Italian shoe production and trend-setting styling. A&G manufactures the highly successful “Janet & Janet” and “Janet Sport” brands in the Marche region of Italy with only 90 employees on staff.

Janet&Janet reaches out to the woman with personality - energetic, strong, vital, sure of herself. The Janet woman is modern, dynamic and carefully crafts her image, and she knows how to choose, from amongst a myriad of brands, the right one for her.

Looking forward to the styles we offer; which one is right for you?