16 Jul
$900 ultra-luxury python & patent leather kicks from YSL

Yves Saint Laurent’s Raspberry Python Malibu high-top sneakers are 80% python and 20% patent leather with a python body and patent leather spats and trim. This combo makes for a sleek shine that might not make the cut for your go-to daily sneaker but would look good with a tux or suit — provided it’s […]


21 Feb
Ultra-luxury Gingham high-tops for Spring/Summer 2012

Christian Louboutin continues his foray into the realm of ultra luxury sneakers with this latest iteration of his Louis Flat silhouette. The classic “Louis” has been made over for Spring/Summer 2012 in checkered vichy fabric, and finished in metallic specchio. You can get your own Italian-made limited edition patent leather gingham high-tops for $795. via […]


A big day for Christian Louboutin, who on top of the “Tartan” Rollerboy Spikes Slip-Ons below also is unveiling 2 colorways of their Alfie Flat silhouette. The first high-top shoe (above) features an upper made mostly of black velvet with glossy black watersnake, gold patent leather, hiking boot-inspired cross lacing and a heel strap. The […]


22 Mar
Ultra luxury high tops for Autumn/Winter 2011

Avante-gard designer Raf Simons continues his assault on the sneaker game with the release of his latest collection of footwear. Fresh for his Autumn/Winter 2011 line, Simons’ collection varies from the elegant to the outright outlandish, using everything from brightly colored patent leathers to natural full grains to a variety of luxurious materials on a […]


Up and coming designer Tatsugo Yoda from Aloha Rag has made waves in fashion with his modern collection and meticulous attention to detail. To take his design even further, he recently partnered with Converse to create the ARNY JP Zip sneaker. Many of his pieces are inspired by cities he’s traveled to in his career, […]


16 Aug
The latest from Jeremy Scott's adidas Originals by Originals Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

When Jeremy Scott drops a new sneaker, you know it’s going to be a headturner — for better or for worse. He’s already got people wearing Hermes-like Wings, Mickey Mouse and more “Tassles” than a Vegas showgirls revue on their feet, so you should expect nothing less flamboyant. I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing these, […]


For Summer 2010 luxury house Louis Vuitton has released a new white-and-red colorway of their Tower Sneaker. The mid-top sneaker has a white leather base with the LV monogram pattern embossed, with accents set in a red patent leather, matching the red logo tongue tag. Simple and clean for summertime. via Highsnob