Let me apologise for my extended absence, but who could have predicted that lounging on my zebra covered chaise in a jewelled Halston mu-mu watching illegally downloaded movies and television shows could be so darn exhausting – not me!
Anyhoo, I’ve fixed up my new blogging lair and once the Maiden of Nuremberg has been delivered, I’ll share a few pictures.
I feel it’s best for all involved that Imelda eases into the New Year with an image heavy post and postpone the trash talk to later in the week.
Before Christmas I was all
up in Jerome C. Rousseau’s trunk, trying to hunt down additional images of his
SS09 collection. Finally, after threatening to dispatch The Order of Imelda’s
most feared foot solider ‘Sister Wolf’ did Rousseau come good, and by golly am
I glad he did.
One of the many reasons (and trust me there are many) Imelda loves the ‘Cutie from Quebec’ is that of ALL the up and coming designers, Jerome is the only one with an Australian distributor (Belinda). As the luxury market tightens and local Buyers take less risks (which means more Louboutin, Blahnik et al) I’m predicting it will be some time before we see the likes of Kirkwood, Skovgaard, Young and Morris entering the Australian market. But enough doom and gloom, let’s just ogle the pretty shoes.
As I mentioned in part one of my preview, Jerome was inspired by the work of UK artist Ettore Sottsass and his colour palette by Verena Jabs. You can read the full review HERE or you can read this profile piece published in this months Australian Vogue
Welcome back O Despotic One!
I'm not sure about those shoes (they seem a trifle Witner knockoff/frisky nana to me), but I think they'd go down a treat on the Goldie...
Posted by: Skye | January 12, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Glad to see you posting again!
Wouldn't wear those personally but can see their appeal!
x
Posted by: Alicia - Sea Of Ghosts | January 12, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Cheers for you kind words Matt, I replied to your question on my blog (Any suggestions greatly appreciated)!
I have to admit I'm not keen on this collection - the only shoe I do like is the white/black over-lapping strap one, the rest remind me of something my Mum would wear (thinking she was uber-trendy)...which is NOT a good thing.
Posted by: Carl Starling | January 13, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Welcome back O Shoes Expert!!!! ;)
Interesting shoes colection...
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Posted by: The Seeker | January 13, 2009 at 02:16 AM
I saw those same Rousseau shoes in another editorial, probably US Vogue. I love the color-blocking and the piping. These designs are pretty traditional, except each one has a really cool twist. I love these looks—especially the white sandal and the red criss-cross strappy number above it.
Posted by: enc | January 13, 2009 at 02:31 AM
Owh pretty shoes indeed - some risk taking is more fun you're right. Shame yum yum has stopped feeding you turkish delight on the couch and you've had to type, poor despotic fingers xxx
Posted by: Make Do Style | January 13, 2009 at 05:28 AM
the 5th shoe is fabulous!
Posted by: The Stiletto Effect | January 13, 2009 at 08:14 AM
I like the shade of green in the first shoe. Makes me think of grasshoppers. In a good way.
Posted by: WendyB | January 13, 2009 at 08:45 AM
I'd love to get my hands on that amazing silver pair.
Posted by: Sal | January 13, 2009 at 09:19 AM
my he's a youngun! i think i prefer the shoes in the article, but the last color block is amazings.
Posted by: fashion herald | January 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM
the 4th down is really something.
with the australian magazines (vogue & bazaar), my barnes and nobles, gets them 3 months behind! weird...
Posted by: Prêt-à-Porter P | January 13, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Silver ones for me too, in a whopping size 10, please.
Posted by: Sister Wolf | January 18, 2009 at 05:03 PM