issue two: high heels
DESCRIPTION
This project is quite emotional for me, as I myself is a die-hard high-heel girl. I tried to present this high-heel theme from a woman power perspective, which rises emotions rather than gives product information. Women who believe high heels make them beautiful and powerful may resonate with views in this project.TRANSCRIPT
Avec ChicISSUE TWO
Live with style.
About
Avec Chic, originated in French, means in an elegant manner. I started Avec Chic because of a need to share my dreams, my goals and my stories. I am Chinese born and raised, but 3 years ago, an opportunity came for me to study in England where this whole adventure started.
Days in England have been incredible and I feel very happy and honored to share with you some of my experiences which still inspire me throughout the time.
Finishing my Fashion Management courses in UK, I worked as a fashion buyer; then, a fashion editor.
Now, I’m a part-time BLOGGER and a full-time DREAMER.
Editor's Letter
This issue is all about high heels, along with a delicate selection of beautiful and p o w e r f u l h e e l s o n t h i s year’s runway. Personally, I am a die-hard high-heels girl, just like Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire Magazine and one of Project Runway judges, who appears in street style snaps frequently, wearing heels, of course.
Sneakers have suddenly become a fad, the number of high heels in my wardrobe is rising, though.
I feel confident and pulled-together wear ing them. Those a few inches do give me power, as well as femininity. I suppose that’s the power of fashion; it is not just about clothing, it is about being confident and comfortable choosing the way you want to live.
I h o p e a l l o f y o u b e enlightened, reading this issue, no matter you choose to high heels or flats.
Katie♡
On The Cover
CÉLINE Spring/Summer 13 featured model Daria Werbowy wearing THE fur
heels by a swimming pool.
Photography by Juergen Teller
What They Say /
/ About Heels
"(During Fashion Week,) As for the shoes—I feel very Melanie Griffith in Working Girl having high heels in there, but I’ve found myself far too many times stuck at taxi “off duty” hour and blocks from the nearest subway. The only solution is to do a quick shoe swap (kept in dust bags, of course!) and jog it out on foot to the next show! No excuses for being late!"
- Rickie De SoleFashion Market and Accessories Director, W Magazine
"No matter what I am wearing on my body, give me a Gianvito Rossi heel or a Tabitha Simmons pump and I am strong, bold, alert."
- Jennifer DickinsonNet-a-Porter Senior Editor
What They Say /
/ About Heels
"Comfort is always key. Why wear big heels that you know are going to cause pain later in the evening? "
- Cathy HorynFashion Journalist
"People say I am the king of painful shoes. I don't want to create painful shoes, but it is not my job to create something comfortable. I try to make high heels as comfortable as they can be, but my priority is design, beauty and sexiness. I'm not against them, but comfort is not my focus."
-Christian Louboutin
Footwear Designer
Nina Garcia
Creative Director of Marie Claire Magazine
People will try to tell you differently. Smile politely and slowly strut away. A great pair of heels is a powerful thing — it can change your mood, your posture, your attitude; it can make a boring outfit instantly fabulous, and it always makes your legs
look better.
How many things in the world have that much power? I don’t know of any. This is why I respect t h e s h o e a n d o f t e n start the entire dressing process with the shoe and let it inspire the rest
of my look.
Project Runway Judge
You can never have enough high heels. You just can’t.
I am a die-hard high-heels girl. I wake up with heels on.
Sometimes there are exceptions, and moments when I wish I weren’t wearing them. But with the new wedge in style
again, I’m in heaven.
Carine Roitfeld
I have good legs, so I prefer my skirt lengths and my high heels. It's like
my uniform.
Editor in Chief of CR Fashion-Book
Global Fashion Director of Harper’s Bazaar Magazine
Marilyn Monroe
I don’t know who invented the high heel,but women owe him a lot.
A Collection of heels on the 2015
runway, that are
beautiful & powerful.
Balmain
Spring/Summer 2015
Giambattista Valli
Spring/Summer 2015
Jason Wu
Spring/Summer 2015
Mary Katrantzou
Spring/Summer 2015
Lanvin
Spring/Summer 2015
Prada
Spring/Summer 2015
Miu Miu
Spring/Summer 2015
Narciso Rodriguez
Spring/Summer 2015
Nina Ricci
Spring/Summer 2015
Balenciaga
Autumn/Winter 2015
Balmain
Autumn/Winter 2015
Narciso Rodriguez
Autumn/Winter 2015
Dolce & Gabbana
Autumn/Winter 2015
Miu Miu
Autumn/Winter 2015
Oscar de la Renta
Autumn/Winter 2015
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Editor 丨 Founder
Katie. Zhang
Avec ChicISSUE TWO
Live with style.