Giuseppe
Zanotti Design
806 Madison Ave., nr. 67th St.
212-650-0455
giuseppe-zanotti-design.com
This Italian designer, long a favorite of the jet set, now has his own boutique. There�s no bridal collection, but many styles would work for your big day, such as sleek white suede wedges, a pair of satin open-toe pumps with crocodile detailing, or a pink suede pair with satin ankle straps and a bow on the toe. Most are from $500 to $900.
The
Gown Company
333 E. 9th St., nr. Second Ave.
212-979-9000
thegowncompany.com
To augment a thorough selection of bridalwear from some of the industry's
major players, this salon stocks a few shoe offerings. No fashion
statements here, so look for traditional white satin shoes and sandals
from Grace (from $130).
Hollywould
198 Elizabeth St., nr. Spring St.
212-343-8344
ilovehollywould.com
Holly Dunlap's flirty shoes for girly girls don't trend toward the
traditional white satin look you see in bridal footwear. However, this hip Nolita boutique has shoes that can be worn with your gown on your big day and many times after that; think ballet flats in three colors with gem accents at the toe, a.k.a. the Nadia ($445).
Jeffrey
New York
449 W. 14th St., nr. Tenth Ave.
212-206-1272
Look no farther than this glam girls� favorite for
seriously sexy shoes. Attention-seeking brides
will adore the beautiful Manolo Blahnik d�Orsay heels with crystal embellishments across the top ($695), and those looking for a touch of color will covet Christian Louboutin�s metallic-gold peep-toe pair with a four-inch heel ($525).
Jimmy
Choo
645 Fifth Ave., at 51st St.
212-593-0800
716 Madison Ave., nr. 63rd St.
212-759-7078
jimmychoo.com
Choo has converted countless New Yorkers to sexy, skinny high heels. There aren�t a whole lot of plain white shoes in the store�although they do offer white satin closed-toe slingbacks ($455)�but you will find pale, neutral stuff that will perfectly complement a long white dress: champagne peep-toe heels with crystal trim ($750) and similar sandals with crystals encircling the heel ($1,100).
Kate
Spade
454 Broome St., nr. Mercer St.
212-274-1991
katespade.com
The tote-bag queen turned sunglasses designer and perfume maker has now branched out into the bridal-shoe market. You�ll find rhinestone-studded sandals ($455) and satin pumps with bows at the heel ($255) keeping company with the signature
nylon work bags�perfect for holding your honeymoon travel essentials.
Kenneth
Cole
Call 800-536-2653
or visit kennethcole.com
for locations
For trendy but comfortable shoes, brides who plan on dancing the night
away swear by Kenneth Cole. There's a range of styles to choose from,
with very stable heels of all heights. Our favorite: a pair of elegant
ivory satin pumps ($135).
Macy's
151 W. 34th St., at Broadway, fifth fl.
212-695-4400
macys.com
Macy's has one of the largest and most democratic shoe departments
in the city: Big-name bridal vendors like Stuart Weitzman ($89-$175),
Via Spiga ($115-$175), and Adrienne Vittadini ($95-$150) are mixed
in with less expensive chain-store brands (Nine West, Esprit) and
makers you've never heard of, whose shoes cost as little as $50. There's
always a good selection of white and silver shoes.
Manolo
Blahnik
31 W. 54th St., nr. Sixth Ave.
212-582-3007
Can't imagine venturing to any important occasion without your trusty
Manolos? Rest assured: You won't have to forgo the master's super-sexy,
super-expensive status stilettos on your wedding day. And the good
news is, the wedding styles ($495 for a pair of slingbacks or $495
for simple dyeable pumps) are reportedly a bit easier on your feet
than the usual fare.
My Glass
Slipper
20 W. 22nd St., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 614
212-627-0231
myglassslipper.com
A well-edited selection of some of the best bridal shoe brands: from
high-end, fashion-forward Giuseppe Zanotti to upscale classic Vera
Wang and Stuart Weitzman. Look for affordable elegance in Grace and
Grazia (from $110). Others include Anne Klein, Badgley Mischka, Cynthia
Rowley, Filippa Scott, and Melbo. Most are dyeable.
Nancy
Geist
107 Spring St., at Mercer St.
212-925-7192
The daring bride looking to attract attention from the ground up will do well with the eye-catching footwear at Geist�s shop, where a metallic suede peep-toe
D�Orsay bedecked with Swarovski crystals ($570),
floral embroidered French silk Mary Janes ($540), or silver-and-gold strappy sandals ($430) will make for a dazzling walk down the aisle.
Nine
West
Visit ninewest.com for locations
The go-to shoe spot for budget-conscious brides. This chain carries
eight different bridal styles ranging from ballet flats to strappy
rhinestone heels. A bride can wear their classic pumps ($69-$99 a
pair) for the ceremony and slip on a wilder pair for the reception
without breaking the bank.
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