Rad by Rad Houran is . . . rad.
Hussein Chalayan is skeptical about model designers.
Footwear brand Charles Jourdan is back with Alexandra Neel designing.
Ricardo Tisci delves into a capsule collection called Redux.
Changes at Salvatore Faerragamo — Cristina Ortiz is out, Massimiliano Giornetti is in.
>> 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]
A lot of designers have been fixated on cone heels recently — Alber Elbaz at Lanvin especially comes to mind. So when I saw these Charles Jourdan cut-out heels, $165, my heart leapt.
What girl doesn't need a good solid classic pair of black pumps? And these could be passed for new: they've never been worn. So if you're a size 9, get on it!
