The “Vito” Boot in Elle July 2008

“Street Style” boot

The Vito boot I designed for Mike&Chris originated as a men’s boot “VISTA” (and is being made in a men’s factory). It morphed into the “VITO” for women late in the season, because I felt a combat boot was essential to the collection we were doing for Fall 08. The social and political season was such that the timing was right for “combat”… (it’s not really a biker boot, Elle). The boot ended up being Mike&Chris’s best-booked style for their first season of shoes. The boot in waxy calfskin with oversized brass zippers and eyelets. The lining is outer-grade lambskin, and there are slits in the lining to put the laces thru so that the boot can be worn folded over. It’s a cool boot that I’m looking forward to wearing with casual and feminine looks. Soon to be in stores nationwide.