Kate Cusack

Designers have not tired of going medieval on us by studding everything in sight and piling chains and links on models as long as they can still walk in them. And those damn zippers...I should be sick of them but I am not. They look sporty and casual when used sparingly and placed thoughtfully...and I won't forget the obligatory "aaaand they're functional!" These jewelry pieces are none of those things.










But they're so cool! They're costume jewelry with metal teeth in place of huge sparkly stones. These lovelies are by Kate Cusack, who also works on costume design and sculptural/wearable art. She also has an Etsy page. I would like to commission Kate to make me a necklace of many sweeping lines like the second one from top, but I want zipper teeth made of Swarovski crystals. Can someone make that happen???

Eiko Ishizawa

Dreamy.

I love these Docs, because they don't look like Docs. The only giveaway is the Airware tag on the back. Look at the perfect curve of the toe and the perfect chunky heel. This "Darcie" boot seems to only be available in the UK and costs about $92 + $35 shipping to the U.S., if I buy from this store.



It would look good with any of the clothes I posted below. I guess I'll pass for now and not be the "centre of attention" as the product description says...