CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SS12 PRE COLLECTION

Christian Louboutin launches its Spring/Summer 2012 pre collection taking inspiration from the 1940′s right through to the 1970′s.

Metallic brights, Mexican beaded, rock glam studded that are dangerously sexy and bejewelled Bollywood heels are the name of the game for this collection…

JIMMY CHOO ICONS COLLECTION

Jimmy Choo launched ICONS, a capsule collection of shoes inspired by the most significant creations from the company's archives.

"I wanted to create a modern capsule collection inspired by memorable styles from our history that represented milestone moments for the brand and embody the DNA of our house style. These modern interpretations of classic designs represent the iconic glamour of Jimmy Choo today."Tamara Mellon said.

The launch marks the brand’s 15-year anniversary and coincides with the release of Jimmy Choo XV, a coffee table book that anthologizes the shoes’ creation through sketches and internal documentation, photo spreads by Mario Testino and Terry Richardson, and paparazzi shots. Sales from the book will go toward the Jimmy Choo Foundation.

The Icons collection reinterprets the classic originals into modern day collectors’ items. The Feather shoe from Sex and the City has been reconceived as a platform sandal in violet suede with hand applied peacock-blue feathers studded with crystals. The original Murial sandal that featured a gold embellished flower has been re-imagined in zebra-print pony and topped with a red-silk corsage. AndFleur, the classic pointy-toe stiletto, has been re-executed in metallic fuchsia leather with laser-cut detailing. Each shoe from the collection comes in a special commemorative box that includes a card explaining the heritage of the item. 10% of the net sales will be donated to the Jimmy Choo Foundation.

Among the Icons collection are the famous suede and feather platform that Carrie Bradshaw lost running to catch the Staten Island Ferry in the third season of Sex and the City, the zebra print boot created to celebrate the brand’s entry onto the U.S. red carpet, and a pointy-toe stiletto pump Tamara Mellon wore when she received an OBE.

NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD SPRING 2012

The Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2012 Collection is Cute and Whimsical
The Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2012 collection is inspired by the designer’s vacation to Bali in August. He came back inspired by the bright lights and floral patterns that are so prevalent in the country, and incorporated them into his newest designs.

“[It] was my first holiday since starting the business seven years ago,” explained Kirkwood. “And I came back wanting to do something more colorful and a little softer than before.”

The English shoe designer has created one of his brightest and most feminine collections yet. He also managed to incorporate kitten heels and somehow make them look adorable.

Prices range between $695 and $1266 and while that may be a little steep, the neon shades and floral patterns are right on style, so a pair of heels from the Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2012 collection would be a great investment.