Chris Brown performed last night during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with some pretty fancy footwork – his dance moves AND his choice of footwear! He performed a “Billie Jean“/”Beat It“-inspired dance routine while singing his latest single, “Fine China,” wearing Be&D’s Men’s Wingtip Sneaker ($128). The canvas sneakers feature a wingtip print on the upper and rubber sole and were inspired by Michael Jackson‘s dance moves (one of designer Steve Dumain’s heroes). Check out more of Be&D‘s...  Read More..

Well isn’t this is a perfect pairing?! Keds and kate spade new york have partnered on a collection of shoes that are just adorable. Polka dots, stripes, chevron print, gingham, point toes and neon pink hues are just some of the featured styles in the Keds x kate spade new York sneaker collection. With prices ranging from just $75 to $85, you can snap up several colorful styles for summer! The limited edition Keds x kate spade new york collection is now available online at Keds.com. Click here to get Free shipping on Keds x kate spade new york collection. Which pair is your fave? Get...  Read More..

This is the year of Beyoncé. She sang at the Presidential Inauguration, announced a mega deal with Pepsi, performed at the Superbowl, announced her “Mrs. Carter World Tour“, produced the “Beyoncé: Life Is But A Dream“ documentary and pretty much dominated the world. Now the megastar has her own luxury sneaker. Naturally. It’s no secret that Beyonce’s a fan of Isabel Marant wedge sneakers (who isn’t?) and PMK Customs, a custom sneaker company, created the “King Bey Isabel Marant Sneaker Wedge” PMK x Beyonce x Isabel Marant. (The “King...  Read More..

Even more classic than the little black dress is the perfect black pump. Every woman needs one in her wardrobe. The Tibi Shane Clear Strap Pumps is a modern take on the traditional. This sleek, architecturally styled calfskin shoe features a practical 2.75in heel and a sharply pointed vamp. The unique touch is in the PVC ankle strap which can be covered with pants at work, or bared (while wearing that previously mentioned LBD). $435 at shopbop.com and Piperlime. Get more What’s Haute – Follow us on Twitter and ‘Like’ us on Facebook!  Read More → Read More..

If you could imagine the perfect fusion of pop art, candy and footwear, you’d be imagining Sophia Webster‘s newly designed bags and shoes. The London-based accessory designer is a protégé of THE Nicholas Kirkwood. She was his design assistant and he and his business partner, Christopher Suarez, later helped her launch her Resort/Summer 2013 collection that, according to her, was inspired by “the traditional dress of the Hmong people, Yayoi Kusama and deconstructed Aztec prints, all with a tropical West Palm Beach feel“. So you already know you can expect a collection...  Read More..

Narciso Rodriguez re-launching shoes this Fall – For the first time in five years Narciso Rodriguez, is re-launching his footwear collection for the Fall. The ten-piece luxury line will include pumps, sandals and ostrich boots and is available for pre-order now on Barneys.com. (Zimbio) Rihanna opens up in Harper’s Bazaar – Pop star and fashion icon, Rihanna, covers the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar, where she discusses her collaboration with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown and the influence of her rebellious nature on her personal style, tattoos and music. (Harper’s Bazaar) Saks...  Read More..

We’ve featured – and worn – our fair share of funky, chunky footwear, but these really take the cake! Dutch fashion brands United Nude and Iris van Herpen collaborated to create these amazing, and slightly scary, “Thorn” booties, so named for their spiky, thorned heels. Here’s the deets: the shoes are 7.4″ high (!!!) and feature a circular pattern of ‘thorns’ made from hand-cut semi-precious stones. The shoes made their debut on the runway last week during 2012 Paris Couture Week at van Herpen’s Autumn/Winter 2012 haute couture show,...  Read More..

It’s been a long time since we’ve splurged on a pair of sneakers. Our splurges these days go towards designer handbags and fancy footwear. Still, we’re no strangers to purchasing a haute pair of kicks. But typically a sneaker splurge would range from $100-$200, max. And, they’d be leather. And, they’d have to have some bells and whistles – like an air pump,  some crazy sole or Michael Jordan or LeBron James‘ likeness on them. They wouldn’t be plain and simple white canvas sneakers. So when we spotted these Gucci white canvas cap toe sneakers, retailing...  Read More..

Ruthie Davis has become an iconic footwear designer with highly coveted, on-trend designs that are a mix of “girl power” glam and modern style. Her innovative designs have been featured in every major publication, and spotted on fashion-forward pop divas like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Fergie and Rihanna. Currently, we’re ridiculously obsessed with these Ruthie Davis “Prefab” Platform Pumps. This patent leather shoe comes in a two-toned taupe and nude color, which isn’t limited to just one season. It features a pointed toe, 1/2″ platform and a futuristic, deconstructed...  Read More..

Will we soon be able to buy Celine Luggage Totes at Target? The retailer just announced it’s going high end through a new design partnership platform called ‘The Shops at Target’. The program will run in six week flights with the first group of shops including The Candy Store, Cos Bar (a cosmetics shop), Polka Dog Bakery (dog accessories), Privet House (home goods) and The Webster (a Miami store selling Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Celine, and other luxury brands). The first five Shops at Target will offer about 400 products and new shops will be introduced every two to four...  Read More..

If you haven’t seen the Ivanka Trump footwear collection yet, you may be overwhelmed by the vast selection of chic flats, pumps, and boots that reflect Ivanka’s glamorous lifestyle and impeccable taste at affordable price points. Each shoe style is thoughtfully crafted with beautiful materials and a focus on quality and comfort. The Ivanka Trump Women’s Gurdian Pump is one of our favorites because it represents the modern woman who expresses her style both inside and outside of the office. The raspberry and black snake-embossed leather pump has small cutouts at the side and...  Read More..

Shop today’s best online sample & flash sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox, Rent the Runway and more. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! AHA Life: Moore & Giles Rugged Leather Bags for Men Beyond the Rack: Buffalo, Grenier, One 2 One, Michael Antonio, Make Love Not Trash and Monster 3YC, Spiegelau and Portmeirion,...  Read More..

Tuleste Market‘s Spring 2012 collection has us wishing for warmer weather now. The brand that orignally started as a vintage-inspired jewelry line branched out into designing shoes a year ago. For next season, their footwear takes an ultra-chic, mod turn, with a collection of architectural heeled sandals, mules and booties, sky-high wedges and covetable not-so-flat flats. Designing sisters Satu and Celeste Greenberg said the collection was inspired by “powerful women, sci-fi and superheroes” and we can see it evidenced in eye-popping cartoony colors like red and yellow trimming...  Read More..

Shop today’s best online sample & flash sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox, Rent the Runway and more. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!  Read More → Read More..

Shop today’s best online sample & flash sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox, Rent the Runway and more. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Beauty Story is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Aromanice, Sprayology, My...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Prada, EXCLUSIVE Hy&Dot Collection, Alice + Olivia, Puma Shoes, Furla, Jami Rodriguez Couture, Donald J Pliner, and more at today’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Avelle (Bag Borrow or Steal Private...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Ladies Designer Boutique, FIFA World Cup – Women’s and Men’s, Kelsi Dagger, GUESS Apparel, Shoes + Belts, Steven by Steve Madden, French Connection, and more at Wednesday’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Giorgio Armani, APART, Jeffrey Campbell, Carla Mancini Handbags, Anne Klein, Judith Leiber, and more at Friday’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Avelle (formerly Bag Borrow or Steal): Only Seven Days Left...  Read More..