Midtown, NYC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Even in a room (or two) of shoes, shoes, shoes---
Coye Nokes elegant footwear collection stands out for its fluid lines, exquisite construction---and wonderful tones and textures.
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| Polished urban and urbane-Coye Nokes crafts shoes for women who demand shoes for day to night style- at 'approachable' luxury prices |
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| Iris Sandal-Coral pink is delicious |
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| Stunning-this upper heel cuff |
It's our third time out reviewing this collection---AND we feel that this outing by this talent-will gather major retailer interest.
HIGHLIGHTS:
For Spring 2012, Nokes took a trip down the Nile-channeling Cleopatra ...most characterized by the gold cuff bracelet-like embellishment ---so clever the bold square shape balanced by the rest of the geometric and feminine curve shapes.
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| Alayna Sand Embossed Python-Camel Calf-Gold embellishments instead of buckles=crowning touch-on wood heel like a building column |
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| Cleopatra Sandals-Emerald, Black + Canary Satin |
Indeed -sandals and shoes for a Queen-in beautiful patents, leathers including a snake embossed leather---architecturally distinct,
Everyone seems to be doing a ballerina flat-but Nokes actually makes this lack of a heel-somehow sexy - the Michelle flat-with an elongated toe that's youthful sensuous-not cute. Perfect...no one needs to look cute over a certain age...
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| A wedge is not clunky in Nokes' hands -the Maya Wedge in fresh spring tones----notice the subtle curves-feminine. Here- our fav color! |
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| Layla and Alayna Sandals |
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| ankle cutout-lengthens the legs |
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| gold zippers-make the exit as interesting as the entrance |
Graceful strappy heels are not a mixed metaphor here- on a slight stacked platform-for comfort...and the footbeds are cushioned.
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| Alexandria Sandals |
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| Caged sandals-Marc Anthony would love-emerald green satin - lovely for Spring |
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| Elizabeth Sandals |
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| Flawless |
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| T straps-sparklers with solid suede heel cuff on embellished spiked heels. Meticulous construction |
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| Mia Peep Toes |
Peep toe patents never looked as polished or in such pretty colors as here...ideal for the executive women who rules (or should).
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| Our vote for most likely to be coveted by celebs |
IMHO-we can see Coye Nokes being snagged by some big name fashion designer to do a collab...if they're smart.
INFO+E-COMMERCE:
http://www.coyenokes.com
