It was a pair of red patent-leather Mary Janes that kicked off designer Ruthie Davis’ love of shoes. The style maven was two years old when she first fell in love with footwear and today, her burgeoning empire continues to attract loyal followers across the globe. Modern, glamorous and playful, ...

RunningWIthHeels caught up with British-born designer Andrew Buckler on a rare break between fashion seasons. Buckler gave us the scoop on what inspired his Fall/Winter 2011 collection, what’s in store for Spring/Summer 2012, and what it means to be a “bloke” in America. If clothes make the man, then Andrew Buckler ...

Once Lady Gaga has worn your shoes, where do you go from there? Up and up is the answer, at least for the incredibly talented Kobi Levi. Levi is an imaginative footwear designer known for his quirky depictions of everyday items. His repertoire runs the gamut of creative ideas from ...

Entering the world of Valentim Quaresma is a whimsical experience reminiscent of some of the more cutting-edge accessory designers we’ve come to know and love. At times dark and at others quirky, this brilliant designer conjures up innovative pieces that force you to look deeper. The Portugal-based designer, who as a ...

He may not be a household name, yet, but you’ve seen David Von Kittelberger’s work. A few perks of being the former personal stylist to mega-star Beyonce Knowles include national exposure in commercial advertisements for top brands like American Express, Samsung and L’Oreal. Now, the celebrity stylist turned jewelry designer ...

Tory Burch has been flooding the market with wearable, style-worthy pieces since 2004. The lifestyle brand was developed around the embodiment of Burch’s unique style and spirit, and we quickly fell in love with her vibrant “T” designs and rich, gold emblems that adorned shoes, handbags and the cuffs of ...

How long have you been designing? Ever since I was a very young child, I've been drawing ALL the time. I'd never go anywhere without my sketchbook! Of course it went from trees and mountains, to portraits, and eventually fashion, or what my idea of it was at the time. As ...

Fashion designer Danielle Sweeney, recently debuted her much coveted collection of leather-inspired ready-to-wear for men and women. Under the label Ariel Martin, these innovative pieces will be available this Fall and have already attracted attention from numerous celebrities and fashionistas. She took some time out of her busy schedule to chat with ...

It was the great Oscar Wilde who once uttered the immortal words: “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” Never has this been more true than in the case of shoe designer extraordinaire, Raphael Young. He may be today’s most exciting avante-cobbler; ...

What do you love most about designing jewelry? I get excited about new ideas and getting to create designs I love to wear. Feeling inspired and setting trends, while at the same time creating jewelry that’s completely unique and meaningful, is the greatest joy. That, and sharing my designs with ...