If you’re
unfamiliar with this Italian fashion mogul, I would describe it as quirk meets
sophistication. To clarify, when I say “quirk” I don’t mean it as something
that could be compared with the [fuggo] sweaters Anthropologie usually carries
in the winter. It’s less nerdy/crafty and significantly more evocative of the
art collection of Peggy Guggenheim. This is fitting as both Ms. Guggenheim and
Marni’s creator, Consuelo Castiglioni, are of Swiss descent. (You will never
hear me utter a negative word about anything coming out of Switzerland. I would
trade my citizenship in a nanosecond. Tangent concluded).
Marni
released their Fall/Winter 2012 preview earlier this week. The looks are an
interesting juxtaposition of delicate prints, menswear inspired silhouettes,
and hefty accessories. I particularly like this retro-sculpted color-block
pump. Their Winter Edition 2012 preview seems Mondrian inspired – never a bad idea. The
menswear hint is evident in the footwear. I love this derby style loafer – I
think the choice of adding gold and black accents actually tones down the red
for some added versatility. It’s not
fall yet, however. It is that beautiful transition between spring and summer.
So let’s take a look at the shoes that inspired my sentiment.
This black and
white polka dot sandal is just sweet. I love that it ties across the ankle.
It’s a simple concept, so easy to style. I’m imagining them with a pair of
white with black polka dot cuffed shorts that I have and a plain black top. I
probably wouldn’t mix it with other prints. And I think it’s more of a casual
shoe. This wedge, on the other hand, is quite a statement of an evening shoe. I
go back and forth between accepting suede as a summer material and not. I think
as a textural accent with the right outfit it can work. What I love about this
wedge is the cutout revealing a layer of gold. From the front, it’s just an
ordinary shoe, but when you walk away, people are going to notice!
Chunky wooden sandals are really not my style at all, but
I think I would make an exception for this one. There is a flat platform version with canvas
straps, but I love the orange leather and yellow accent on this heel. The best
part is the hidden espadrille! Cleverly disguised with black and white stripes,
this foot-bed gives your foot the feel of summer and some cushion on top of
that chunky wooden heel. I would not wear these with shorts. You’d look like a
hooker. A hooker with impeccable taste in footwear, but a hooker nonetheless. And the last one: I just had to give you a
close up of the strap of this sandal. What says summer better than orange
sequins?
I can’t
attest to the comfort of these shoes like I can with the patron saint of
well-dressed feet, Miuccia Prada’s two shoe lines (Miu Miu and Prada). Or Bally (Oh die Schweiz! Be
still my heart. Always tempting me with her wiles). There doesn’t seem to be
anywhere in Boston to try on or purchase anything Marni. While it is a sad
state of affairs for me, I think it was probably a wise business choice by the
brand. The majority of the wealthy women in the metro area either live in
Brooks Brothers or engage in age inappropriate dressing. (I swear if I see one
more person my mom’s age wearing leggings and a non-ass covering shirt, I’m
going to have to start handing out business cards with a link to my “Look Ma, NO PANTS!!!” post.) Net-a-porter has a decent sampling of the brand’s footwear in
their online boutique if you are opposed to buying directly from Marni’s online boutique. Barneys carries Marni online as well. As is standard there are variations in what is available from
different retailers. Some of you may be lucky enough to find these gems in
person nearby.
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