The Other Side

Go for the simple flower before you aim for Madonna’s oversized bow from her Papa Don’t Preach days or one of Little Shilpa’s outré pieces.

The statement necklace
If the ’80s gave us oversized earrings,the nineties gave us the statement necklace. The aim was to make the necklace the centrepiece of your look and various designers,including Dries Van Noten,Lanvin,Marni and even our very own Savio Jon came up with massive breastplates and bibs that could at times overwhelm the look. What we like about this one is how it merges seamless with the outfit,while also creating an impact. Who wants to look like they’re wearing armour anyway?

The Shootie
The amalgamation of the boot and the shoe was just waiting to happen. Its variations have been on the runways of Salvatore Ferragamo,Gucci and Louis Vuitton,and have been patronised by style icons like Gwyneth Paltrow and Agyness Deyn. You can wear it in the staid black,or any other colour for more impact,like our friend here. But a few words of warning: it’ll make stumpy legs look stumpier; and if you’re wearing a peep-toe shootie like this one,a classy pedicure is mandatory.

Future footers
Narendra
Kumar’s futuristic line of clothes delighted us with their functionality as well as design audacity. That is why we were happy to spot these pair of shoes,with their space-age feel and sexy cut-outs. The trend is already visible on international runways with Givenchy’s space-warrior boots and Prada’s minimalistic,transparent footwear. It’s time to take fashion where it has never gone before.