EEK! Giles for Nine West

By: Shelley Marie Johannson

Giles Deacon has collaborated with Nine West to create a collection of shoes, bags and accessories for Fall 2011. The British designer know for his playful creations, has delivered a capsule collection that is mischievous and fun!

In this late summer preview we can look forward to funky flats with blue and orange patterns, black as night suede boots, totes with flashes of bright colors, laptop bags and jewelry. Giles has brought to life a mouse like character named Eek and is carried throughtout the collection on the bags and jewelry. Some of the shoes are made of pony hair, leather and include added features such as buckles. The bags and laptop cases are perfect for back to school.

Giles Deacon said, "Partnering with a global footwear leader such as Nine West has given me the opportunity to expand my reach in the world of accessories and create a collection that reflects my design personality, while capturing the spirit of the brand."

Nine West is a brand that I believes provides fashionable yet affordable merchandise and now I can't wait for this collection by Giles Deacon to arrive in stores!

Nine West Shoelaborations

by Joseph Fabian

For all the ladies out there who loves shoes, we have good news for you! Introducing, Nine West’s Shoelaborations! Nine West is collaborating with French designer Sophie Theallet and British designer Giles Deacon to bring you with their unique style and design. Through this alliance, Nine West will be able to put forth the visions of these choice international trendsetters, artists and designers to consumers worldwide.

This shoe collaboration is well underway, with Sophie’s collection coming in May 2011, shoe lovers only have to wait ‘till this fall to also get their hands on the Giles Deacon collection. The "Sophie Theallet for Nine West" collection tells the story of "Sophie from Paris Takes a Trip to NYC". This will include uniquely designed pieces that Sophie's deems as summer essentials: a ballet flat, a double platform sandal, a raffia wedge, two satchels, as well as a charm necklace and bracelet. Texturally rich, colourful and feminine, the pieces are an expression of Sophie's design aesthetic and French sensibility.

Nine West’s Shoelaborations will be available globally, in limited distribution at top Nine West retail stores, www.ninewest.com and the Nine West Facebook Fan Shop. Sophie’s shoe collection will be affordable for all the shoe lovers out there. From approximately $79 for flats to $109 for double platform sandal or espadrille. Handbags will range from $68-98, and jewelry starts at $36. With these hard to resist prices, style and vibrant colours, any woman will be ready for spring.

Giles Deacon will continue this Shoelaboration in Fall of 2011. Ladies can look forward to a collection that is modern and high-tech presented in a fashion forward way.

To shop and view Sophie Theallet collections visit www.ninewest.com/sophietheallet for more details on the collection.