New York - August 08, 2003

To Tie For

Lucia Flat Sandal Set

Black or white?
Stripes or polka dots?
Coke or Pepsi?

Sure, choice is great. But having it all is even better. Consider the shoe everyone’s clamoring for: the Lucia Sandal by Christina Hattler, a sandal that comes with four interchangeable ribbon bands (black satin, tricolor, gold, and white with black stripes) that wrap up the ankles. You can also use just about any material to accompany just about any look.

Feeling Greek goddess? Bust out the demure satin ribbons. Dominatrix? Try something in slinky leather. Candy girl? Why not string licorice? (Ew…) Go crazy. Experiment. (Though you will, of course, want to drop the white after Labor Day.)

If, that is, you decide to play by the rules.

Available at Albertine, 13 Christopher Street, between Greenwich Avenue and Waverly Place (212-924-8515).