This August, Rachel Roy’s new designer shoe collection will hit stores, and the ‘strong and sexy’ line, which will range in price from $200 to $600, will include 30 styles including flats, pumps, men’s-inspired oxford shoes with heel, booties and boots. Inspired by Manolo Blahnik (her footwear mentor), Roy’s line is “classic with a twist” and mixes materials and fabrications like napa leather, box leather, kidskin suede, calf, wool, watersnake, pony hair, glitter, neon, animal prints, polka dots and gingham. The designer says: “Here’s the thing about me and shoes – I really feel like it’s the one item that, no matter how much you make, it is worth saving your pennies for.” (WWD)
Sam Edelman has collaborated with American Eagle on a line of cheap & chic shoes. The collection features Edelman signature styles, but at a more cost-effective price: from $39.50 to $59.50. The collection includes ome fab chunky wood wedge sandals, a variety of gladiator flat sandals, striped espadrilles and leather and lace ballet flats. See the full collection at ae.com. (Glamour)
Talk show hostess Wendy Williams announced she’s unveiling her new shoe collection, Adorn, in collaboration with Ashley Taylor & Co. and ISO New York. The line will go up to a size 12 and will be shown this week at FFANY. Wendy says: “It’s about [the shoes] fitting, being comfortable and being fabulous.” (Coco Perez)
