Kazuyo Nakano

Can’t wear your zebra-print coat because you’re having trouble looking like a fashionista with mismatched shoes? Fret no more! The Shoe New York carries a compendium of comprehensive gems that’ll satisfy even the most scrupulous accessory fanatic.<br>

Located on Greene Street in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, Kirna Zabete is one of the giants when it comes to searching for retail fashions from some of the most recognized designers in the industry. One you will find on their shelves is Alexander Wang, a designer who likes to incorporate classic looks with fresh and modern twists. The Alexander Wang Spring and Summer 2012 Collection catalog is currently available and many of the items are available at Kirna Zabete, including the Gia Zip Sandals and a wide selection of clothing items and handbags to freshen your wardrobe. Rachel Zoe is another name brand designer with a wide selection of products at Kirna Zabete. You can find a variety of clothing items below $500 if you are on a tight budget as well as the more upscale pricing range if you are looking for something more exclusive. In addition to the name brand designers, you can also find fashion accessories like sunglasses, scarves, belts, jewelry and much more. Kirna Zabete also has a line of KZ Originals which includes a completely unique fragrance. For all of your designer shopping desires, be sure to visit Kirna Zabete in Manhattan on your next shopping adventure.

Two cool kids, one cool vision.

Steve Madden, the footwear fashion mogul of the 21st century, has immersed his company into virtually every aspect of the fashion industry. With his primary success and initial endeavor as a shoe designer, Mr. Madden has maintained the direct day-to-day responsibility for the design and marketing of the company's trend setting shoes for the past two decades. <br> Expanding now into other accessories such as handbags, belts, socks, watches, as well as the apparel segment with dresses and outerwear, Steve Madden is evolving into a lifestyle brand.

Walking into this Greenwich Village spot, you're stepping into a world where handbags transcend the ordinary. What sets them apart is an unwavering commitment to treating each piece as wearable art rather than mass-produced commodity. The design philosophy draws from unexpected places—blending vintage inspiration with global influences, luxury materials alongside playful details that make you smile. On a crisp winter afternoon, the showroom glows with an intimate energy, the kind of space that rewards browsing. The constantly rotating selection means loyal customers find fresh surprises with each visit, and the designs have a way of sparking wider conversations about what's possible in accessory design. You'll notice humor woven throughout the collections, never taking themselves too seriously despite the meticulous craftsmanship behind every piece. The aesthetic bridges cultures and eras, creating something that feels both timeless and surprisingly current.

HOLLYWOULD Creative Director, Holly Dunlap, began her career in fashion at the young age of 17 as an intern for New York socialite designer Carolyne Roehm. Although Holly was not paid a salary during her time with Carolyne, she was paid in the next best thing: Manolo Blahnik Shoes. From her first pair of Manolos, Holly realized that there were shoes and there were shoes. <br> From New York, Holly attended design school in Paris and landed her dream job working for Christian Lacroix upon graduation. Next, Holly moved to London to work for her long-time fashion idol, Vivienne Westwood. Although Holly loved working for Vivienne, she missed the beaches of sunny Los Angeles and headed back to the states to work as a celebrity stylist.

Highway is a full line of designer shoulder bags, laptop bags, handbags and wallets. <br> In the Winter of 2000, long-time New York fashion and fabric designer Jem Filippi, inspired by street fashion, fine art and industrial design, established Hiponica---her original line of bags and accessories. Jem’s design-conscious retail vision culminated by opening her Hiponica accessories store in Nolita, Manhattan’s local fashion neighborhood.

Founded in 1987, Juno Shoes is one of the leading fashion houses in New York. The principle of a Juno Shoes is respect for the foot`s anatomy and all its functions, in agreement with the laws of fashion. <br> Juno Shoes has served the needs of the customers who prefer Juno`s unique fashion and quality shoes. Juno`s concept for the enterprise is to make well-designed and high quality shoes at prices that everyone could afford. That basic vision supported by continuous innovation and tireless customer service now represents Juno brand.

The line includes bags, luggage and accessories for women and men. Innovative yet classic, MZ Wallace appeals to a multitude of personal styles. Its goal is to create a quality product whose style endures.

In 1989, Rafe left a successful business that he started in Manila to pursue his dream of a career in fashion design. He moved to New York, enrolled in FIT, and supported himself as a design assistant. In 1994, he produced his first collection of accessories: belts and watchbands ¬for a SoHo boutique, they sold out instantly. When the shop asked him if he had bags to go with the items, he enthusiastically said 'yes'...even if he didn't have a single bag to show for it. One year later, the first collection of Rafe New York handbags debuted at uptown department store Bergdorf Goodman. Since then, Rafe has become one of the most acclaimed of a new generation of New York designers.

Selima Salaun, a trend-setting designer and professional optician and optometrist, is the mastermind behind the luxurious eye wear collection that VIP's of the fashion, music and cinema industries just can't seem to get enough of. To accommodate the heavy demand, her 8 boutiques between New York, LA and Paris dispense high profile fashion in the form of sleek high quality frames that come in 100 shapes and tantalizing colors to suit anyone from your corporate CEO to your trendy downtown Bohemian. For Selima, eye wear is an integral part of one's wardrobe, and just as one plays with different looks in fashion, why shouldn't one do the same with glasses? Change your glasses to compliment that outfit of yours, or your mood that day, and have fun with it!