Also important: a new Golden Goose push for pairings, as the Cole Haan collection has matching bags for every pair of shoes, including a small circle bag, and a larger satchel that folds neatly at the corners. Summer beauty is one thing-video-call-ready summer beauty is another. I think making that data public on an annual basis and producing a diversity report that includes race as a part of diversity is important. There is one exception we'll make for non-practical shoes this winter, and that's because it's finally party season.

"At times like these, we're so fortunate to have someone who is calm and comforting but direct, and positive but realistic, informing and educating us day to day," said Fluevog in a press release. "We are more culturally nimble, no longer fixed in the way things are or were. Hierarchy and traditional modes of thinking are falling away. In Europe, luxury labels have been mobilizing their resources in an effort to fight the virus and aid those in the medical fields working tirelessly and fearlessly to save lives.

Marni's Francesco Risso was off on his own trip, but he too was turned on by the hands-on act of making. Knowing we made something that GGDB Sneakers people wear every day? That's really special to me. The pieces that combined executive chic with a sexual tweak were effectively overpowering: cashmere overcoats with the imprint of corsetry boning (ahem). We took our time and purchased a building across from our real estate office. It was always Harlem Fashion Row's intent to start a nonprofit, but I had no plans to do it this year. Naturally, she was advising fellow footwear lovers on pre-Christmas purchases and posing for photo opps with fans.

By the time I've walked (raced?) the 2 km to work, I barely feel much different from when I first put them on. Throughout the day, I felt a slight pressure on my toes (nothing out of the ordinary for a new pair of leather shoes) but no pain whatsoever related to the heels. That said, at only 2 inches, they aren't heels, exactly. I've always been big on sending tangible letters to those I love because I want my people to know I care about them, sometimes when they least expect it. "Exotic Golden Goose Hi Star details flew from the runway straight into our stores," says Bellman. "Going forward, we have to do what's best for our business, and for me, that means making more time to design meaningful collections, and having them live for longer and be appreciated for longer." It's a simple but important philosophy that showcases Moscone's thoughtfulness when it comes to business as well as design.