Fall 2012 Trends: Metal Plated Shoes

I know winter has barely begun, but as I was perusing GQ's 100 Best Pairs from Fashion Week,  I noticed quite a few pairs featuring metal for Fall 2012. Classic silhouettes paired with chunkier hardware accents provide for an edgier take on modern footwear.

From Costume National, to Louis Vuitton, to Salvatore Ferragamo, to YSL - there were plenty of options which were showcased down the runways.

 Costume National

 Salvatore Ferragamo

 Louis Vuitton

YSL

(images courtesy of GQ)

But to be fair, it looks like everyone took a page from Balenciaga and Louboutin - who actually introduced this in their Fall 2011 collections.

Louboutin metal capped wingtips (image courtesty of luxuryculture.com)

Balenciaga Fall 2011

Weekend Sales

Who: Obedient Sons & Daughters
What: Last chance you'll have to stock up on Obedient Sons & Daugthers as the brand is shutting down. Discounts on samples from the men's and women's '09 collections
When: January 23rd-24th. noon—6pm.
Where:110 Greene St between Prince and Spring Sts, suite 306.
RSVP to press@obedientsons.com.

Who: Taschen
What: Thousands of slightly damaged and display copies of fashion, design and art books for 50-75% off.
When: January 23rd-25th. Fri, Sat 11am—8pm; Sun noon—8pm.
Where: A Taschen Store Near You. For NYC, 107 Greene St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-226-2212). Also coming to Beverly Hills, Brussels, Deutschland, Hollywood and London

Who: Le Sous Sol
What: Closeout sale, with up to 80% off clothing and accessories from hard-to-find Belgian lines like A.F Vandervorst and Nathalie Verlinden
When: January 22-24th. Daily 1—8pm.
Where: 137 Rivington St between Norfolk and Suffolk Sts (212-477-7723)

Who: Costume National
What: 75% off men’s & women’s RTW, accessories & shoes!
When: January 22nd-23rd; 11am to 8pm daily.
Where: 160 Mercer Street between Prince & Houston. 212.431.1530

Sales & Events

Who:Fred Flare is opening it's first-ever real brick & mortar location.
What: Come celebrate with Champagne, treats, music, and surprise gifts
When: Oct 24, 7pm-11pm
Where: 131 Meserole Ave., nr. Leonard St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn (718-599-9221)

Who: Costume National Moving Sale
What: Ready-to-wear for men and women is up to 90% off
When: Oct 24-26, Fri-Sat 9am–8pm, Sun 10am–7pm
Where: 108 Wooster St., nr. Prince St. (212-431-1530)

Who: Imitation of Christ, Chris & Jaime, Orthodox Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off retail
Where: 201 Mulberry Street (between Kenmare and Spring)
When: Oct 24-26, Friday 9am - 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 8pm