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FASHION

TWo Steps Fonnrard, One Step Back

By MasarahVanEyck anything other than neutrals. extensive in Madison) and Tsubo, Soulman has similar "fusion" ageable.
for Capital Newspapers For women's dressier looks, the which "has developed quite a fol- men's styles by Medium. And "Women want the stvle and
Color Me '80s most prevalent color this year is lowing, " said Buttenhof. Heartland Birkenstock offers a fashion but don't always want
Pumpkin, olive, burgundy, cin- pink whether in patent leather slreamlined, slip-on version in the heel. This way, your feet
namon, paprika, cognac. This -
stilettos by Santana or Kenneth Mod ls In the Details both men's and women's lines. aren't going to kill you by the
fall, both women's and men's Cole's more subdued black and BuI color isn't the only variety Thankfully, both men's and end of the day."
shoe colors can sound more like rose line both sold at Soulman in this season's most stylish wome['s shoes are also featuring Flats that call back tol950s
great food than great footwear. -
on State Street. shoes. "We're seeing a lot of shearling, a practical detail for are also making a comeback and
But for Brenda Larson, buver and In fact, the pink-and-black hue detail on shoes this year," said Madison's winter wear. look great with the full skirts and
general manager of Heartiand duo is pretty much everywhere, Straka. Stripes, buckles, tassels, Boasting the biggest detail of cigarette pants of the seaSon.
Birkenstock on State Street and from Famous F'ootwear pumps bows, printed leathers, fabrics all is Famous Footwear's selection And while
Cornblooms in Hilldale Mall, the and flats to the Rafe collection, and snaps this is the season of of updated moccasins by Strong says the
selection of color adds spice to sold at Twigs on Monroe Street. - the "detailed" Minnetonka and Rampage. Their square toe
her work. According to Jami Straka, shoe. beads and fringe are accented remains the
"The last time I saw color like Famous Footwear's senior buver. While most with flashes of fuchsia, turquoise staple in men's
this was in the '80s," she said. pink and black shoes are of the Rafe and lime to take them a step styles, some of
"That's the only time I can ultra-retro, "inspired by both shoes at beyond the camplire. Kenneth Cole's
remember selling a green or yel- the preppy '80s and the Twigs come NewYork and
low shoe," GiGi'50s." mostly in Meet the New Boss Reaction lines
At Cornblooms. brands like On the other hand pink and Consistent with the '80s are more tapered
Keen, Savory Soles and Icon per- (or foot), ,,,,,,;, black. each revival, even "casual" women's than in the past.
sist through the wfnter with their another "new" ,' ,,i,$i;
" has a strik- shoes are now patent leather As always, this
usual bright and artsy flair, while color for shoe s.i ingly different stilettos. However, lennifer Van year's retro look
at Heartland sellers this look. One pair is Wart, owner of Twigs, says the offers just enough of a wry twist
Birkenstock season is textured leather kitten heel is eouallv as fashion- updated colors, for example
the'Architect :i,; the more with buckles. able and can b-e more man-
-
to appeal even to those who woru -
Collection," everyday Another is a
offers urban and reas- Slate Za nora. Birkensto ck tweed-like fab-
and chic suring Architect Collection.
ric topped
brown, Heartland Birkenstock
styles that come with a
in funky candy "In both diminutive
colors. ' men's and women's shoes, leather bow
"This year we brown is really holding its Detail also pops
even have suede own this vear." said Paul up ln men s iSft
men's shoes in Strong, who co-owns Soulman especially ,flti
shoes,
blue and olive with Craig Buttenholl on what Famous il n
green," said Soulman's fall collection of Footwear calls R :';
Larson, noting men's shoes come in browns "sports fusion ffi
that men's shoes that range from styles" urban
-brands
'W
rarely come in chocolate to wear in
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camel. Most like Venture that

The Mary boot by S. notable are
* take their inspiration
Edelman, available at their collection from the athlitic stvles of
Famous Foofuvear of Kenneth Cole the I 9 70s with retro stripes
(one of the more Fron the Eirkenstock Architect Collection, Avila (left) in sesame and Tuscanv boot:
in updated colors.
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the look before it was retro, 1

"Most people who wore a trendl

the first time don't want to wear i
it again," said Larson, "You havei
to have interpretations that are i
new to them."l

Steve Madden Classie, Famous

Footwear

; (right), available at Heartland Birkenstock