fashionologie — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:06:23 PDT

>> Charles Jourdan to Relaunch; Pierre Hardy's Newest Shoes for Gap -Charles Jourdan, the French shoe brand for whom Guy Bourdin shot iconic ads from 1967 to 1981, is relaunching under designer Alexandra Neel in September; the brand was acquired by Groupe Royer last December and is starting with 45 styles targeted at thirtysomething women, with prices running $185 to $250. Meanwhile, Pierre Hardy is continuing to contribute to Gap's Design Editions for the fourth year - this time he serves up two suede boots and a sandal, all due in stores in mid-September. [WWD, WWD, Vogue FR]

velcro schmelcro

philleif — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:35:00 PDT

>> Never would I have thought these words would come out of my mouth past the age of six, but velcro seems to be adorning a plethora of not-so-preschool options, so I have to change my tune.

From top left, clockwise: Pierre Hardy Patent Sandal ($790), Alexandra Neel Fall 2008, Alessandro Dell'Acqua Fall 2008, Pedro Garcia Portia Suede Platforms ($375), Aldo Felornda Sandal ($90)

Background: Anja Rubik for Belstaff Spring 2008

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