Shoe guru Stuart Weitzman counts Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and Gigi Hadid among his celebrity clientele. Who better to ask about the footing of shoe retail and kicking off spring and summer in style?
Q: What's the must-have shoe this spring?
A: A bikini for the shoe. In my line that's called the "Nudist." It's perfectly elegant, sexy and simple. And it's engineered so the strap doesn't pinch your foot, at the same time holding the foot in place.
Q: Flats or heels?
A: Between 70 to 80 percent of the shoes I sell are flats. Sneakers have really changed business. Women want to be comfortable. This spring, there are a variety of flats out there: ballerinas, lace-ups, moccasins and espadrilles.
Q: Will my floral pumps hold up to fashion scrutiny for yet another season?
A: [Laughs] Well, in fashion, nothing is forever. But this season it's a wonderful way to wear one shoe with a lot of different looks. The difference is that this year, florals are on a pastel background, as opposed to saturated, citrus colors.
Q: Any last tips to help me up my shoe game this spring?
A: Don't be afraid to continue to wear your ankle boots. This is an attitude you can take with you year-round, but instead of black, think beige, or camel. Tight with leggings works, and loose and a little sloppy is kind of cool. They aren't going away.
Style on 05/15/2018