Simon Doonan in Lanvin pumps (photo from FabSugar). Creative Director of Barneys New York. Cross-dresser specializing in Queen of England II. Imploring us women to resist the evil conformist trend toward porno chic and develop an individual sense of eccentric glamor.
How can you not be inspired? In “Eccentric Glamour,” that book he's holding, Doonan says a basic element of personal style is to have a repertoire of signature flourishes. I don't think I have many, but there is one. The color red. Clothes, housewares, shoes, everything. Sometimes I wonder if I’ve gone too far: sheets, pillow cases, blankets and towels.
And then I spy something else. Red-SOLED shoes! And I don’t mean Christian Louboutin's. (Although I find it interesting there is a demand on eBay for Vibram’s red rubber outsoles by women looking to prolong the life of their prized stilettos.) No. I'm talking about Donald J Pliner’s Glori-P, Elastic String Back Strap Tractor Sandal.
This isn't the first red sole that has caught my eye. See Camper's Ankle Boots from last year.
Doonan says that once you know your style identity, you owe it to yourself — and your neighborhood and workplace — to dress the part and fill the world with positive vibrations! Look out for my soles!
