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Sneak Peek: Joss Stone for Nine West Vintage America Collection


Sneak Peek: Joss Stone for Nine West Vintage America

Last night I was invited to the Nine West showroom in New York City for a Q&A session with singer Joss Stone, who has collaborated with the brand to create a limited-edition collection of two shoe styles for Nine West's Vintage America Collection Fall 2010 line. Working with creative director Fred Allard, Stone designed a lace-up ankle boot and an over-the-knee boot that embody her bohemian spirit and incorporate details inspired by her personal tattoos. I was already a fan of Stone's music and knew she was ridiculously talented, but after meeting her in person I think I have a girl crush. She's unbelievably sweet, humble and seemed genuinely interested in the whole design process (it's all art, she said). Keep reading to see preliminary sketches of the shoes (actual products shots to come later). Shop the Joss Stone collab at the end of August, with pre-order sales available in late July via the collection's microsite at www.ninewest.com/vintageamerica.

Sneak Peek: Joss Stone for Nine West Vintage America

Sneak Peek: Joss Stone for Nine West Vintage America

Joss has a couple tattoos which incorporate flower motifs, something she said she just loves and knows she will still love 50 years from now. Love her colorful pedi, too.


Cute cookies at the event decorated with a Joss Stone tattoo design. Delicious!



Comments
This is funny since she's famous for being barefoot all the time!!
#1 MEP on 2010-06-02 12:56 (Reply)
those shoes look comfY!
#2 anh (Homepage) on 2010-06-02 14:38 (Reply)
I like the style ideas, but the tattoos are just plain tacky. The type of Ed Hardy inspiration, as a consumer I don't see anything special about them.
#3 noh on 2010-06-02 16:28 (Reply)
Aw they weren't so bad, pretty generic at its worst. I do like her pedi and those cookies though!
#4 MizzJ (Homepage) on 2010-06-02 22:23 (Reply)
I just love her scarf!
#5 Sarah (Homepage) on 2010-06-03 10:12 (Reply)
i also LOVE her scarf! any idea where to get it (or one like it) BB?
#6 dani on 2010-06-18 19:07 (Reply)
I saw a scarf that looked almost identical just last week at Urban Outfitters, so I'd look there first!
#6.1 The Budget Babe on 2010-06-18 22:19 (Reply)
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