NYC Need even more proof that women buy shoes (and accessories) with a bit more anticipatory ease and glee- than say, apparel…? A visit to Jim Villa showroom recently-clued us in on new to us female led- luxury designer labels made in Europe---that elicited big WOWs…for silhouette, craftsmanship and design. Interesting to note-smaller brick and mortar retailers need to see these collections----imo, their footwear customers will have a new reason to shop. Most styles -pictured below-are available now-but we think these are year round wears---as true premium footwear with breathable leather or sporty footbeds are practically impervious to warmer/colder temps. Monoceros $1495 multi-colored reptilian booties…lace-ups are cleverly-half python, half velvet... Catherine de Medici 1533 is named in homage to the Italian born former Queen of France…who is cited as the originator of the high heels that the royals -men and women-favored. Sensua...