B by Brian Atwood

Best of 2011

Best of 2011: Shoe Designer of the Year

Sure, diamonds are a girl's best friend, but we've always had a real weakness for a gorgeous pair of heels.

Sure, diamonds are a girl's best friend, but we've always had a real weakness for a gorgeous pair of heels. This year marked the debut of Marc Jacobs's moon boot wedges and Prada's flatforms, but we were also introduced to Charlotte Olympia's quirky cat-faced slippers and stacked platforms, and treated to another wonderful dose of Louboutin's red sole-induced magic. Brian Atwood debuted his gorgeous — and more accessible — lower-priced line, B by Brian Atwood, and Giuseppe Zanotti had us hypnotized with studded and spiked creations. There was never a dull moment, and we're turning it over to you to make the call —who is this year's best shoe designer?

Clockwise from top left: Charlotte Olympia, Giuseppe Zanotti, Christian Louboutin, and B by Brian Atwood

Shoes

Brian Atwood's Gorgeous Lower-Priced Line Is Now Available For Preorder!

We're currently using the new season as an excuse to buy new footwear, but we all know that's a farce.
B by Brian Atwood Shoe Collection

We're currently using the new season as an excuse to buy new footwear, but we all know that's a farce. It takes little coaxing (or reasoning) for us to drop our credit cards for a shiny new pair of shoes, and we think we just found our latest lust with Brian Atwood's lower-priced line dubbed B by Brian Atwood. The celeb-favorite shoe designer — his heels have been worn by the likes of Rachel Bilson, Olivia Palermo, and Emma Stone, to name a few — just released the collection, ranging from $275 to $995, for preorder online, and we're already eyeing a pair, or two, to add to our Fall wardrobe. Here are our top three picks:

  • These glittery Liese metallic peep-toe booties, seen above, had us at hello — we love the slim ankle-wrap detail.
  • We can already picture these Edeline wine-hued booties with cropped dark denim skinnies and an angora sweater for a chic understated look.
  • The exotic detailing on these Blayne peep-toe pumps would go perfect with a scintillating holiday-party ensemble.

Now click the slideshow to see the rest of the collection.