Looking for the best gift for your mom this mother’s day?
Well, forget about the “Mom” tattoo (seriously, those are hard to get off), and peruse our gift guide for the best most fashionable gifts for that special lady in your life–at price points to suit every budget. Our guide is a sure way to infuse your mom’s life with a little high fashion–this is not to say, of course, that moms aren’t stylish to begin with.
It’s the height of summer now and wearing as little as possible feels right. This goes for shoes, too. Who wants to clomp around in heavy footwear in this godawful heat?
Enter K. Jacques, purveyors of strappy leather sandals. The label was started in the 1930s in St. Tropez, France by an Armenian refugee. They were made-to-measure for each customer and the shop often made sandals for wealthy, famous people on holiday in St. Tropez. Many of the styles haven’t changed since then, though they do offer trendier options every year.
They cost between $200 and $400. This is a bit of sticker shock for what at first glance appears to be a nondescript flat sandal made from a strip or two of leather. I dug a bit to try to figure out how they can–and do–command that price.
Sky-high heels are grand, but it’s flats we reach for on warm summer days. Whether you’re barbecuing, window shopping or wedding hopping, these ten pairs will will keep your feet firmly on the ground–and looking pretty. Click here to browse.
As a veteran shopper, and of course being in the fashion industry, I had a vague notion of K. Jacques, only because some of my fave retailers—NAP and Matches—carry the shoe, or rather sandal, brand. But having spent five days in the utterly gorgeous Port Grimaud (about 10 mins from St. Tropez), I can now Read more →
