April 24, 2006

Thou Shalt Totally Kovette

Kovette Shoes

If we all turned our passions into full-time gigs, life would be sweet.

Aside, of course, from the facts that your garbage would never be picked up and everyone and her bro would be making shoes.

But even if the market flooded and your garbage overflowed, you’d still fall for Kovette.

The debut group, entitled Traveler’s Ballad, offers just a few styles, but each is equally ready for spring. The Cadaquez, a criss-crossy slingback sandal, incorporates bright summer-time and neutral-hued leathers and wax whip stitches that give it a bohemian feel. The Ceremony flat and the Lullabies wedge mix anaconda, gold studs, and weathered rivets with a delicately knotted strap that holds everything in place.

And every pair has been designed for cosmopolitan life with looks, comfort, and walkability in mind.

So let’s get this shoe on the road.

Available at American Rag, 150 South La Brea Avenue, between First and Second Streets, Miracle Mile (323-935-3154);  or online at shopbop.com.