They say give a woman the right pair of shoes and she will conquer the world. And with pop culture accelerating this effect, today shoes have become emblematic of confidence and power. From Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic Manolo Blahnik pumps in Sex & The City to Vivian Ward’s thigh-high black boots in Pretty Woman—it’s safe to… Continue reading 8 New Footwear Launches On ELLE’s Shopping Radar
Step aside with your crystal sandals, Cinderella! These shoes are not for the faint-hearted girl! She is definitely not coming home as the clock strikes 12:00, and no, she isn’t waiting for her Prince Charming; she wants her shoe back (especially if she owns one from our roundup)! Footwear has been a form of self-expression… Continue reading Camp For Your Feet
“Give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she’ll conquer the world,” said Marilyn Monroe. There’s no lie in this statement but finding the right pair is easier said than done. We are all guilty of picking cute shoes over comfortable ones at some point or the other, but this could cause minor aches… Continue reading How To Pick The Right Shoe For Every Activity
Recently, the Gen-Z Kapoor girls Shanaya and Khushi Kapoor made their social media accounts public, giving the world a glimpse into their aesthetically-curated internet lives. The first cousins made their Insta debut one after the other, receiving the nod of approval from their fashion-forward sisters Sonam and Rhea Kapoor. While they both belong to the… Continue reading Meet The Gen-Z Kapoor Girls, Serving Big Fits On The Gram
South Delhi’s elite locality of Hauz Khas attracts the crème de la crème of the city to its swanky clubs and bars, but it’s definitely not my Sunday haunt on a forbidding winter evening. But, I found myself in the rooftop of one such snazzy bar alongside people clad in streetwear and rakish sneakers, making… Continue reading What I discovered about the sneaker culture in India at the Delhi Kicks Xchange
When it comes to a go to sneaker, you can never go wrong with a classic like the CALI. But Puma’s latest collaboration with leading Indian designer Masaba Gupta gives this iconic sneaker an artistic twist. Here, we tell you why you should look forward to the brand’s latest creative alliance. The first sneaker collab… Continue reading When the streets meet the runway, you get an iconic collab
Wedding season is upon us, and couturiers Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla have come together with Delhi-based designer jutti label, NeedleDust to ensure your shoe closet is festive season-ready. This line of luxe yet quirky juttis pairs the elegance of a classic embroidered jutti with signature AJSK premium designs and colours, to craft pieces that are… Continue reading Festive season experts Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla and Needledust have launched a line of luxe juttis
It’s rightly said that shoes can either make or break your outfit. A statement in their own right, the shoes you wear are a reflection of you and your sartorial sensibilities. Inspired by the bold and confident modern day woman, Misfit Panda’s footwear collection aims to bridge the gap between style and comfort. Whether it’s… Continue reading Fuel your shoe fetish with Misfit Panda’s latest Autumn/Winter ’18 collection
Meghan Markle has impeccable style. She’s been a style icon since before she joined the royal family, but ever since her engagement to Prince Harry, she’s taken things to the next level. Everything about every look is on-point — that’s why some fans have been surprised to notice one fashion quirk of Meghan’s: Her shoes are almost always… Continue reading Here’s why Meghan Markle always wears shoes that are too big for her
Fairytales always seem farfetched, don’t they? You might not sneak off to a royal ball or have a Prince charming at your doorstep, but now, you can own Cinderella’s glass slipper. Whether it was Chanel’s Spring 2018 runway that was covered in plastic or Kanye West’s Yeezy line his wife can’t stop flaunting, the clear… Continue reading 8 clear shoes you can buy within your budget
These Exist is a place to share fashion items that leave us… speechless. After all, we can’t muster a hot take for every Juicy x Swarovski crystal tracksuit or WTF pair of jeans. All we can do is present the spectacle, give you the facts, and let you know that while you go on living your best life…… Continue reading Someone designed Crocs with built-in socks and we don’t understand the world anymore
No one wants to be that neurotic person who makes guests remove their shoes when they step inside their home, but latest research on how much bacteria we really carry on our footwear makes a convincing case for doing so. Dr Charles Gerba, a microbiologist and professor at the University of Arizona, found that the… Continue reading Why you should always take your shoes off when you’re at home
At 17, Sandra Choi became Jimmy Choo’s first-ever employee. Today, as the brand’s creative director, she’s steering it in new directions. Case in point: Jimmy Choo Made to Order , which is now available in India. ELLE: The concept of bespoke tailoring or made-to-measure services is an age-old tradition in India. However, on the accessories… Continue reading Jimmy Choo Made to Order service launches in India
Born and raised in New Delhi, 22-year old accessory designer Sidharth Chawla has already ticked names like Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler off his job list. The Parsons graduate is currently working at Calvin Klein on their Pre-Fall 2018 collection and acts as a design consultant for jewellery brand Outhouse. ELLE caught up with the… Continue reading Designer Sidharth Chawla on working with legends like Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein
If you’ve walked into enough luxury stores around the world, you may have honed your fashion eye enough to be able to tell your Manolos from your Roger Viviers. But chances are you could still mix up the buckles when you see them out and about in person. For fashion freshmen who can’t tell a… Continue reading How to recognise these incredibly popular designer shoes
There’s nothing like a high-stakes acquisition to cut through the slumber on a slow news day. And to that end, Michael Kors delivered. Despite eyeing Kate Spade for what felt like forever, the American designer was beaten to the punch by Coach, that slipped in an offer worth $2.4 billion that no one could refuse.… Continue reading Michael Kors just bought Jimmy Choo for a whopping $1.2 billion
“It’s not a responsibility to be a fashion diva. I enjoy getting up in morning and putting on make-up, getting ready. I don’t think there is any girl who doesn’t like to look good and wear good clothes,” Sonam Kapoor declared once. But if you thought that her clothes rack had enough luxury labels to… Continue reading Inside Sonam Kapoor’s star-studded shoe wardrobe
Four years ago, Christian Louboutin launched his Nudes Collection, a line of pumps in five shades of nude. Since then the brand has expanded from its initial five shades to seven, and added a ballerina flat called the Solasofia to its selection. Today, Louboutin takes the collection one step further adding two high-heel sandals to… Continue reading Christian Louboutin debuts high heel sandals for a range of skin tones
In a way, Sex and the City‘s Carrie Bradshaw was the blogger of her time, with her confessional writing, heaving closet, and penchant for styling its contents in very Man Repeller ways. So, it seems right that the shoe for which she was most famous, the Manolo Blahnik Hangisi pump, is having a very real comeback among the personal… Continue reading How the classic Manolo Blahnik ‘Carrie’ shoe made a comeback
You splashed a small country’s GDP on those perfect party heels, only have to them looking scuffed after the first wear. We hear you. Polishing shoes may have become a relic of your childhood, but grow-up shoes require their own form of upkeep too, especially given our country’s humid climate. Book an hourly appointment with… Continue reading 10 ways to keep your favourite shoes looking brand new
