Next Level: Denim Shoes
If you’re gonna be a full-fledged blue-jean baby, you’ve got to put some sole into it. Here’s how to gain your denim footing. —erica
LEVEL I: Little Assembly slip-ons, just itching for a boardwalk.
LEVEL II: No.6 shoes feel completely made-over with the help of an unexpected material, no?
LEVEL III: These are the sorts of boots—from Dieppa Restrepo—that would rock in a serious way with some rolled-up shorts.
LEVEL IV: These Reed Krakoff heels + the most minimalist white dress in the world? Sheeeeeek.
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Star-Crossed: Tassel Loafers
Girl: Dieppa Restrepo slip-on loafers
Boy: Mark McNairy buck tassel loafers
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Weather Vain: Paris, France - 52 With a Chance of Rain
Even when it’s rainy there, we’re itching to be in Paris. I mean, we aren’t fools. Here’s what we’d wanna be wearing if we were so lucky today. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ A black Hope button-down that, with its asymmetrical hem, is so much more.
+ A glam Kelly Wearstler cuff that will make you even more bummed that you missed The Sporting Project’s latest pop-up dinner series (a good reason to book another trip!).
+ The sort of easy necklace by Gabriela Artigas that won’t get in your way in the French Trotters fitting room.
+ This Gryphon trench will keep you dry..and motivated to make the walk to La Pâtisserie Des Rêves.
+ Nothing’s wrong with a little flash—especially in the form of these stroll-ready, Marais-friendly Dieppa Restrepo shoes.
+ Try not to empty this Clare Vivier wallet at Merci. Just do your best.
+ Iris & Ink leather pants the color of the wine that’s bound to fill your belly.
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In Character: Jo Stockton
Forget the tea-length wedding dress and the XL hats—what makes Audrey Hepburn’s Funny Face character so memorable and damn endearing is what she was wearing while Bonjour, Paris-ing and giving long-winded speeches about empathicalism. Here, three key components. —erica
A Labour of Love dress suited for days spent sorting books at Embryo Concepts.
An A.P.C. jacket—to philosophize with all the guys around Montmartre.
The sort of Dieppa Restrepo shoes ideal for expressing yourself through dance.
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Next Level: Cork
Since most of our wine comes with screw-tops, there’s something about wearing cork that feels fancy. (But, you know, in an opposite-of-Swarovski sort of way.) Here, four ways to give it some play. —erica
LEVEL I: This skinny Rag & Bone belt would bring some texture to a silk or jersey dress—picture it against cream.
LEVEL II: Deceptive suckers: These Dieppa Restrepo lace-ups look like they could be leather or canvas, but they are cork through and through.
LEVEL III: Lauren Merkin brings on the fall colors for a clutch that would look damn good with dark denim.
LEVEL IV: Holy. A cork T-shirt dress? Ostwald Helgason is not messing around.
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Of a Kind
Johnny Depp has played at least a half dozen characters who would die for these Dieppa Restrepo black-and-gold patent lace-ups. —erica
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Of a Kind
Never before have I wanted purple shoes, but Dieppa Restrepo, you have a way… —erica
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Caroline Ventura’s (Gut-Busting) Guide to Montreal
The designer’s French isn’t great, but her ability to uncover cool stuff conquers all.
Caroline Ventura, the designer behind the delicate gold jewelry line Brvtvs, is one of those people who seems to know everyone and everything. She just got back from Montreal—a city that makes for the perfect autumnal escape, especially considering all the pork fat and poutine—and is beyond eager to share her eight must-hits. Also worth noting: She went on the trip with her husband, a friend who’s a sommelier, and another who’s an editor at Food & Wine, so the meals were quite an affair.
Lawrence
“We actually went to this super-cute brunch spot twice! They have crazy-delicious fresh apple juice that is the most beautiful blushy pink color—like no apple juice I had ever seen. I asked them what kind of apples they used, but they looked at me like I was nuts.” (lawrencerestaurant.com)
Les Etoffes
“The owner of this shop, Diana, is the nicest, cutest ever. She stocks some harder-to-find brands like Apiece Apart and Christophe Lemaire. It’s a few doors down from Lawrence, so that makes for a nice one-two punch.” (lesetoffes.com)
Liverpool House
“This spinoff of Joe Beef has fare that’s a little—but not much—lighter. There is a chalkboard menu (all in French), and the pot de crème is the best I’ve ever had. I ordered two.” (joebeef.ca)
Jardin Botanique
“There was this crazy Chinese lantern show going on in one area of the botanical gardens. It was really strange—in a good way—walking around hearing everyone speak French but looking at very Chinese objects.” (ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin)
Society of Arts and Technology
“A friend is opening a restaurant on the third floor of this center that is integrated with some of the shows they are having there. It’s serving really unique small plates. I particularly enjoyed the sign for the bathroom.” (sat.qc.ca)
Marché Jean-Talon
“Even though fall had already begun in Montreal, this farmers’ market had so much variety.” (marchespublics-mtl.com/Jean-Talon)
Au Pied de Cochon
“I might want to warn the vegetarians to look away. I almost fell on my ass three times while we were there because the floor is so slick with pig and duck fat, and I was wearing these new Dieppa Restrepo shoes.” (restaurantaupieddecochon.ca)
Scandinave Les Bains
“This is an amazing bath house. They have different soaking pools and a dry sauna, but I was all about the adult nap area— the U.S. needs to get on this trend ASAP. ” (scandinave.com/en/montreal)
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A Case for…Snakeskin
Now, don’t go thinking all crazy-like: Leopard’s not going anywhere. But that doesn’t mean its slithery friend/foe/frenemy—how exactly do wild cats and snakes think of each other?—doesn’t deserve play, too. Bonus points: Wear two of these five pieces at once. Dare you. —erica
1) Dieppa Restrepo lady boot: In case you haven’t met a boot you can legit wear year-round…well, I’d like to introduce you.
2) Alexander Wang thin double belt: It’s like Dita Von Tesse in accessory form: ladylike and perverse at once.
3) Parker snakeskin print pants: High-waisted and slouchy with elasticized ankles—#manrepeller.
4) Meredith Wendell Grasshopper bag: Oh, hey! It’s an Of a Kind edition! Alternative name: Snake in the Grass.
5) Pendelton Meets Opening Ceremony snake maxi skirt: Something about this number screams GET IN MY CLOSET RIGHT NOW.
But wait! There’s more! Check out the backlog of cases made.
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Pardon our grainy Android pics—thankfully Katie Ermilio’s fall collection is so bright and high-energy that it takes a lot to bring it down. On top of the clothes and the adorable, adorable designer herself, we were psyched to see some of the models rocking patent Dieppa Restrepo shoes. Oh, and, we loved the nails, which we’re going to think of as extreme half-moon instead of exaggerated French manicure. —erica
