The World's Largest Shoe Store

The World's LARGEST shoe store just opened in the Dubai Mall (now I really need to go here). This shoe heaven has more than 96,000 square feet of space for shoes with more than 15,000 different styles from 250 brands for sale. Did you ready that correctly 15,000 different shoe style - yes you did...again I am going to say heaven!! Anchor brands will include Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Gucci. It is also rumored that the Louis Vuitton store will get the spring collection at least four weeks before any other store in the world! Patrick Chalhoub, chief executive officer of Chalhoub Group, said "this is a place for people who are passionate about shoes, who are addicted to shoes, who are obsessed about shoes." He can say that again! Anyone want to take a trip to Dubai so we can check out this shoe heaven for ourselves?

Welcome to shoe heaven!!

Rustie J

Exclusive Sketch: Banana Republic's Third 'Mad Men' Collection

October 19 6:00 PM by Lauren Levinson (Elle)

On March 1, Banana Republic will reveal its third Mad Men collection. This time, the inspiration was said to be Megan Draper's risk-taking mod style. So if you dream of landing a Don, this may be your chance to peacock in some man-attracting retro garb.


Simon Kneen, Banana Republic's creative director and EVP, design, told ELLE.com: "It is the late '60s where we see the emergence of individuality and personal style in fashion, shown today in the pops of color and pattern we have merged with classic sharp tailoring and slimming silhouettes in the spring collection. You can expect a collection that embodies the late '60s love for graphic prints, colors and boldness along with the finesse and ease of style we love from Banana Republic.


Check out this exclusive sketch of the upcoming wares.


Happy Shopping!!

Rustie J