I read in the papers recently that advancement in shoe-making materials has allowed heels to go higher than ever before but how high can we go until we declare “ENOUGH!”?. As much as I love to look at these babies, I’ll leave it to the Beyonces, Lady Gagas and Victoria Beckhams  of the world to wear these dangerously sky-high heels from Ruthie Davis Fall/Winter 2009 Collection.

Here’s a less severe alternative to Alexander McQueen’s hoof shoes (seen recently on Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance video and possibly on a street near you soon-ish) — Nicholas Kirkwood high heel platforms (from the Autumn Winter 09 collection) featuring a stunning silhouette. Heels and chunky soles are one of the design highlights of these pretty pairs of platforms.

Although I’m more a sneakers kind of girl, I’m loving the fact that women’s footwear design is reaching new heights (literally and figuratively) in the past couple of seasons. Will we see this trend extend to men’s shoes in the near future?

Saw the huge posters of Jimmy Choo for H&M in when I was Shibuya, Japan. Didn’t have time to check it out then. Here’s what’s in store this Autumn:

Sexy color patent high heel shoes. Love the electric blue color. Disco!

S&M/biker/rock chic strap leather heels with studs…

…and animal prints galore – like these zebra print heels and the weirdly beautiful snake skin-like boots studded with crystals.

Prices for shoes start from a very affordable US$59.95 for a pair of flat pumps and go up to US$299 for a pair of stretch leather over the knee boots. But what I’ve really fallen for are these two leather bags with zipper detailing:

Sidenote: This is the second post in a row with the title format *couture designer for mass market brand* (see Stella McCartney for Gap Kids and babyGap). Which fashion designer would you like to see designing for your favourite label?