dolce vita

Posted Apr 30, 2009 by gravitypope in dolce vita

Meaning 'the good life', Dolce Vita is effortlessly stylish and chic. Started in 2001, this line is inspired by the young, the restless and the glamorous. Below are some of the best sandals that have come in for the spring 09 season featuring this seasons trends like gladiators, metallics, peep toes and cuffs covering

elle woven leather sandal 08094-2-man $210 CAD

delfina 2 buckle sandal with metallic detail 07114-44-dsi $125 CAD

inca woven leather thong 08062-5-man $175 CAD

cosette lace up peep toe with cutouts 08063-1-blk $185 CAD



adam thong with leather cuff 06091-63-blk $185 CAD

frye spring 2009

Posted Apr 29, 2009 by gravitypope in frye

Frye comes from a Long Tradition: the company is the oldest continuously operating shoe company in the United States (Founded in 1863). Known for their classic looks and fashions, Frye makes high quality, great looking boots for the road, for the street or for the office.

Though famous for their bench crafted boots, Frye also makes exceptional sandals and heels that may get overlooked. Always on trend and with a strong history of design and construction, more men's and ladies' Frye spring footwear can be found at www.gravitypope.com.


jacey woven leather sandal 78065-dbr $178 CAD

margot t-strap flat 72405-sad $218 CAD

grace woven leather platform with wrapped leather heel 73035-sad $278 CAD

reba o-ring moccasin 72615-dbr $168 CAD

bleeker slip on for men with crepe sole 80711-map $218 CAD

common projects

Posted Apr 28, 2009 by gravitypope in common projects

Founders Prathan Poopat and Flavio Girolami began the label with the idea of creating a minimal, luxurious sneaker. Their simple style brings solid colors, basic styles and absolutely no exterior branding made in Italy with the finest materials.

lo top in white 1528-0506 $345 CAD

lo top in grey 1528-7543 $345 CAD

leather low cut with cap toe 1526-7547 $475 CAD

achilles 1529-7547 $495 CAD

leather court shoe 1911-7547 $415 CAD

cydwoq sandals

Posted Apr 27, 2009 by gravitypope in cydwoq

The concept of creating architectural shoes that combine comfort with unique design was introduced in Cydwoq's 1996 Spring/Summer line. In September of 1996, the Cydwoq factory was established in Burbank, California to manufacture shoes, boots and sandals to the exact specifications and quality standards required by Cydwoq designer, Rafi Balouzian. Cydwoq sandals are probably the best examples of those specifications. Using an exceptional range of leathers and a minimal yet refined design aesthetic, Cydwoq sandals are as interesting on as they are off.

cedar-r162 $340 CAD

defend-p124 $340 CAD

elect-sibi $340 CAD

expose-irb $260 CAD

fence-tone $260 CAD

jellies!

Posted Apr 24, 2009 by gravitypope in marc by marc jacobs, f-troupe, givenchy, jellies

Generally made from PVC, rubber or latex, jelly shoes (or jellies) came to be during WWII when there was a leather shortage in Europe. Hugely popular in the 80's, the jelly shoe has become one of the seasons more popular trends and is probably best represented by the gravitypope favorite, the jelly gladiator sandal by Givenchy in a perfect matte black.

givenchy jelly gladiator sandal 593125-007 $225 CAD

marc jacobs jelly espadrille with star cut outs 693329-001 $155 CAD


marc jacobs jelly espadrille with star cut outs 693329-005 $155 CAD

f-troupe rubber lace up shoe with cutouts k106-pur $65 CAD

f-troupe rubber lace up shoe with cutouts k106-blu $65 CAD

virus silver metallic jelly gladiator sandal ht-001 $40 CAD

virus jelly gladiator sandal in bronze ht-001 $40 CAD

rubber boots

Posted Apr 23, 2009 by gravitypope in marc by marc jacobs, rubber boots, ilse jacobsen hornbaek, ugg, tretorn, swimms, sperry top siders

April's showers bring May flowers. Till then, gravitypope has many options for men, women and children to keep your toes dry and to keep you looking good until we can start wearing sandals full time.


marc by marc jacobs cartoon rubber boot 693555-004 $340 CAD


ugg shearling lined, pearlized rubber boots 5699-scg $255 CAD


ilse jacobsen-hornbaek's laced rubber boots in black rub 1-blk $165 CAD



sperry top sider pelican tall in black 9777510 $70 CAD



tretorn's fleece lined skerry winter shiny 471405-05 $75 CAD



tretorn's langta rubber boot 471657-80 $80 CAD



hunter classic wellington w23499-blk $135 CAD



hunter original short for men w23615-blk $130 CAD



tretron fleece lined skerry for men 471197-05 $70 CAD

tretorn strala sommar for men 47166-10 $60 CAD

swims galoshes for men, dinner $129 CAD

melissa

Posted Apr 22, 2009 by gravitypope in green footwear, vivienne westwood, melissa, alexandre herchcovitch

Young Brazilian footwear company Melissa creates injection molded sandals, shoes, boots and heels. Transforming spheres of plastic into objects of desire. Authentic sculptures that are the communion of design, fashion, fun, technology and renewal.

With the understanding that we need to protect natural resources for future generations, Melissa has sustainable development as a cornerstone of their work and is key to their economic development. It is their obligation to produce without damaging the environment. Key to that sustainability is design and as a result, Melissa's have collaborated with some of fashions and designs darlings including Karim Rashid, Alexandre Herchcovitch and Vivienne Westwood.



vivienne westwood anglomania for melissa, summertime 30309-1003 $199 CAD

alexandre herchcovitch for melissa 30254-1003 $99 CAD

night 30350-1003 $69 CAD



vinyl t-strap wedge 30232 $86 CAD


scarfun t-strap wedge30232 $86 CAD

simple - spring 2009

Posted Apr 21, 2009 by gravitypope in green footwear, eco friendly, simple

With rising concerns for the environment, it's pretty hard to ï¬nd sustainable shoes that you can live with. This is the simple idea that sparked Simple. Utilizing sustainable fibers and construction methods, Simple has developed a great range of footwear that addresses global concerns for the environment, but also individual concerns for comfort and style.

That balance of environmental and consumer concerns has garnered Simple, for the second year in a row, winner in the "Green" category at the Footwear Plus Awards. This is a special award for eco-friendly design in Footwear Plus Awards which recognizes shoe-design excellence in more than 20 distinguished categories.


organic cotton teetoe 9434-blk $84 CAD

satire eco friendly sneakers 9473-blk $89 CAD

caramel maryjane 9461-blk $84 CAD

carload hemp sneaker for men 2179-cho $109 CAD

toe morrow 2202-lgr $129 CAD

os hemp sneaker for men 2050-grn $84 CAD

Natalia Brilli featured in Fashion Magazine

Posted Apr 20, 2009 by Bianca Kristensen in natalia brilli



The title of the post pretty much says it all! Natalia Brilli was profiled as one of the "fashionfileonestowatch" in the April 09 issue of Fashion. Pick up the issue and read what Fashion has to say about one of our favourite accessory designers here at the store! While you're at it, you might as well stop by and try on a few of the leather bound goodies we recently just received from the SS09 collection...like this here "three rows beads necklace" that happens to be one of the items photographed/featured in the article!





Natalia Brilli Three Rows Beads Necklace, $735 CAD


adidas and stela mccartney - spring 2009

Posted Apr 20, 2009 by gravitypope in adidas and stella mccartney

Technologies like Clima 365, X-Static and Infinitex along with breathable constructions, high-end cushioning technologies and antimicrobial treatments are all built into this selection of limited edition sneakers. Adidas by Stella McCartney remains deeply rooted in sport, yet sits on the cutting edge of style. Adidas' expertise of incorporating technology aspects is key in maintaining the functionality of the products, creating the next generation of sportswear.

floxy g01337 $100 CAD

kanti g01281 $95 CAD



eneja g01299 $120 CAD


eneja g01304 $120 CAD

record store day 2009

Posted Apr 17, 2009 by gravitypope in converse, sneakers, vans

April 18, 2009 is Record Store Day and in honor, we are featuring some great band inspired footwear that Converse and Vans have released recently. Depending on your age, these may be rather nostalgic, but never the less fashionable.

Want to find out more about Record Store Day? Check out Blackbyrd Myoozik for more information.


converse pink floyd "wish you were here" 108830 $79 CAD

converse pink floyd "animals" 108829 $79 CAD

converse the who 108833 $89 CAD

vans bad brains patent and suede era vn-0exk38f $104 CAD

vans bad brains sk8-hi vn-oh1333n $79 CAD



vans bad brains chukka boot vn-oeha33k $119 CAD

vans slayer classic slip on vn-oed5c3gc $59 CAD

vans slayer sk8-hi vn-od5c3cgc $74 CAD

vans iron maiden "piece of mind" classic slip on vn-0eye2aa $59 CAD

vans iron maiden "piece of mind" sk8-hi vn-0d512aa $79 CAD

vans iron maiden "the trooper" sk8-hi vn-0d5itxg $79 CAD


vans kiss sk8-hi vn-0d5g2yl $74 CAD

farylrobin - spring 2009

Posted Apr 15, 2009 by gravitypope in farylrobin

Farylrobin designs footwear for women who work hard, play hard, and who love to be out and about...with style. Nothing is perfect. No one has it all. While many get overwhelmed by this, farylrobin thinks it is more important to be authentic. To laugh at your foibles. And to live your life -- imperfections and all -- with a sense of fun, confidence, and a style that is uniquely you!

wakiko-blk $220 CAD





clarks originals - spring 2009

Posted Apr 14, 2009 by gravitypope in clarks originals

Clarks Originals, a collection of authentic Clarks classics introduced over the last 50 years, are now being sighted everywhere from hip-hop album covers to designer runway shows and high fashion magazines. Their slightly quirky Clarks handwriting has led fashion influencers to discover them all over again. Never advertised in the United States, this resurgence continues to gain momentum through word-of-mouth and the increasing appeal of authentic and timeless classics.

cute bar 77980 $130 CAD

cute magic 78397 $130 CAD

adore groove 86242 $130 CAD

wallabee shoe 37981 $160 CAD

wallabee boot 35401 $170 CAD

black mono desert boot 86073 $120 CAD

gram + keep- spring 2009

Posted Apr 8, 2009 by gravitypope in men's shoes, sneakers, gram, keep

Keep

Keep is for all the women who have their game tight, who work hard to make things happen, who spread positivity and energy around them, who take care of their loved ones and most importantly take care of themselves. We make Keep shoes for those women who are tired of clown shoes, too many bells and whistles, and the misappropriation of the color pink.


All Keep products are cruelty free.


homer kp023rrg $85 CAD

ramos mid kp001gbg $105 CAD

shaheen chukka kp027ncl $105 CAD

Gram

Gram is a Stockholm based brand formed in April 2005 by Alexis Holm & Anna Stenvi. Although not dedicated to only designing shoes, it was the natural choice for a first collection.

Their shoes are not intended to steal the show or force you to throw away your entire wardrobe. They are designed to blend and enhance what you are wearing at any given moment.



383-blk 5 eye lace up $145 CAD

385-blu low top lace up $130 CAD

tracey neuls - spring 2009

Posted Apr 7, 2009 by gravitypope in tn_29_homage, tracey neuls, TN_29

Since 2005 the Tracey Neuls shop on 29 Marylebone Lane in London’s West End has been the perfect showcase for Tracey Neuls' footwear brand TN_29. Continuing and exemplifying her unique tradition of sculptural footwear hand crafted with old-world shoe making expertise, the Tracey Neuls line was created in 2006. Tracey Neuls is the natural growth of the TN_29 brand. Carefully chosen rich Italian leathers, unique lasts, sculptural heels and last but not least, soles hand signed by the person who lasts the shoes.

Each pair is truly a work of art, with a connection to the hands that crafted them.


two eye, wrapped heel with cutout tna91-grn $725 CAD

two eye heel with cut out tna911-wht $725 CAD

metallic peep toe with wrapped heel tna902-ros $725 CAD

partial wedge mary jane with bow detail tnm901-bw $725 CAD

hugo boss - spring 2009

Posted Apr 6, 2009 by gravitypope in hugo boss

In 1923, Mr. Hugo Boss founded a clothing company in Metzingen, Germany. He produced work clothes, overalls, raincoats and uniforms. After several changes in ownership and management, the BOSS Hugo Boss brand was launched in the early 1970's marking the birth of the international fashion house known today.

Throughout the 1980's, BOSS Hugo Boss achieved a high degree of brand awareness. Fragrance, dress shirts, sportswear, knits, and leathers were added to the collection. Three separate clothing brands were introduced in 1993: BOSS Hugo Boss, HUGO Hugo Boss, and BALDESSARINI Hugo Boss. HUGO BOSS AG today is a global fashion corporation with operations in more than 90 countries.


phemie suede peep toe 50155929-419 $425 CAD

piers blue suede shoe 50153330-419 $425 CAD

trace slip on flat 50155033-877 $325 CAD



crystel woven leather heel 50155097-001 $395 CAD

dolce suede 3 eye shoe 50155158-001 $375 CAD


roxette woven leather boot 50155033-877 $645 CAD

zeha berlin - spring 2009

Posted Apr 3, 2009 by gravitypope in zeha berlin

In 2002 two Berlin designers, Alexander Barré and Torsten Heine, rediscovered Zeha. By 2003 they had used the creative energy of the young capital city to create the 'Zeha Berlin Streetwear' collection: streetwise sneakers in the style of the legendary original model. A short time later, the two craftsmen Barré and Heine took on the task of combining a sporty heritage with the urban present. The results were shoes that feature a fascinating combination of tradition and modernity – the 'Carl Häßner Meisterschuhe.' The finest Italian leather, hand-finished leather soles, and a beautiful palette of colours, in combination with a high level of comfort thanks to modern styling, complete the shoes' unique charm.

4 eye oxford with stacked heel for women 381.5 $429 CAD

women's 4 eye gibson 351.11 $459 CAD

women's 4 eye brogue 381.10 $429 CAD


women's 7 eye ankle boot 347.11 $499 CAD

men's oxford with toe cap 359.10 $459 CAD

men's 5 eye ankle boot 404.5 $479 CAD

men's 5 eye ankle boot in brown 404.2 $479 CAD

vic matie - spring 2009

Posted Apr 2, 2009 by gravitypope in vic matie

Line Marche Spa was created in 1972 by Renato Curzi. In 1987, Line Marche Spa launched its fashion brands, Aketohn, for men and women as well as Vic Matie for women and Paul May for men. In 1998, the Vic Matie shop was opened in Milan and soon followed by several other cities such as Düsseldorf and Rome. Vic Matie produces quality footwear combining comfort, fashion and creativity for a daily urban use. The woman who wears Vic Matie is of youthful mindset and is contemporary, dynamic, active and feminine all at the same time. She chooses fashion without excesses and extravagance.

metallic leather desert boot 06460017C101 $355 CAD

suede two eye desert boot 06460007C340 $355 CAD


suede mule with tie 062180AAC340 $445 CAD is also available in black


ankle boot 06054021C603 $525 CAD


side zip bootie 0665801HC101 $425 CAD

opening ceremony - spring 2009

Posted Apr 1, 2009 by gravitypope in opening ceremony

Starting in 2002 Opening Ceremony has established a new international creative forum in downtown Manhattan. Opening Ceremony brings together emerging American talent with both young and established designers and artists from abroad.

m1-blu $395 CAD

m1-mid $395 CAD

m1-gry $395 CAD


m2-blk $395

m4-blk $400 CAD

w4-tan $465 CAD

w14_tan $535 CAD


w26-tan $445 CAD



w26-blk $445 CAD


w6-blk $485 CAD