Moments: Happy New Year!

On New Year's Eve, we always feel the pressure of, "where will you be at midnight?". Why is that "moment" supposed to have more significance than others ? What about those special, undefinable moments that just unfold before your eyes?




So happy New Year to you all.... we wish you many surprising and beautiful moments in 2010.

The High Heel- L/Studio

What does the high heel say about you, and what has it said about women throughout the years?

Project White Tee Shirt: Designers Against AIDS

Check out Project White Tee Shirt-“It’s not just fashion it’s a (R)evolution” 31 Designers from 13 Countries transform and redefine the white T-shirt. Curated by Triple Major to support Designers Against Aids. Some of our favorites designs are done by Jean Phillip: Copenhagen, Denmark and Kling by Kling London, UK…

In Search of the Authentic Penny Loafer...

A little something for the guys- David Colman a journalist for the NY Times goes in search of an authentic Penny Loafer...read the article to find out where.

Bstore shoes, taking the UK one shoe at a time.

Do you know Bstore shoes? They are taking the UK by storm one shoe at a time. Designers and co-owners Matthew Murphy and Kirk Beattie, started designing a shoe line, back in 2001. Later the shoe line transformed into an entire store, designed for the fresh talent coming out of design schools in London. Bstore, the home of Bstore shoes today is located on the fierce Savile Row in London. The line has a very classic combination of oxfords, leathers, and heels. We love the entire collection....

Buy bstore shoes here!

p.s. check out the rest of Bstore!

Daily Candy gives us the dish...

Daily Candy gives us the dish on Ce Ce Chin, and her new collection. Read on to find out more...

The Eurythmics: YES...Happy Friday xo

Shoes Deserve to be Adorned

Black heels are perfect for a night on the town but sometimes you need a little addition to kick start the night. Chain and jewel accessories for your heels are all you need. Many style icons and bloggers have been spotted around the streets in these flashy heels. Christian Cota's spring 2010 show used the San Fransisco designer Litter SF.



As well as chains seen at Interview's 40th anniversary party in Miami. They had a vending machine with Dr. Martens laced in exclusive chains by Justin Guinta!



Try one of our boots with chains from these retailers...

2 Bandits shoe accessories, from $35, available at the2bandits.com
Litter SF shoe jewelry, starting at $80, available at www.littersf.com.
The Glamouri ankle armory, $135, available at www.etsy.com.
Octopussy lace boot fringe, $48, available at www.etsy.com.

Secrets in the palm of your hand...

How many times have you seen the Fedex logo on a truck or on the box you just got with your 80%20's in them? Well take a look for an arrow very sneakily placed pointing to the right. Flavorwire has decoded ten logos we see on a daily basis; such as Amazon.com, Baskin Robins, and Toblerone. You need to check out the article for an in-depth look at the logos we know and at the same time really don't know. You're going to be surprised.

Sonia Rykiel for H&M

One of our favorite H&M collaborations is about to launch...Sonia Rykiel lingerie!
Be the first to get a piece this Saturday! This is one collaboration- we may actually stand in line for...
Read more in the NY Magazine article.

Cool Hunting Gift Guide: Mayne Boot

Cool Hunting Gift Guide is prepping for the upcoming holidays and guess what- they want 80%20! They think the Mayne boot makes the perfect gift for any lady on your list! The black leather lace with studded accents makes the perfect topper for some bold tights at your holiday parties. Check out the Cool Hunting Gift Guide to see our Mayne boot and all the other great gifts for the 2009 holiday season!

Want the Mayne boot now? Endless has them at a steal, with FREE OVER NIGHT SHIPPING!

80%20 & Ce Ce Chin Collection, How it all gets done...

I've returned from my whirlwind "China trip" and finally adjusted back into the New York life ! The pace has been so fast I can hardly keep my 80%20's on...kidding! If you've been following, you know I spent the time in China working hard on my new Ce Ce Chin Collection as well as 80%20. I also stepped in to the Hong Kong post modern "Land of Oz"- so much to look at and explore.

The inspiration from the fashion scene in HK (the most international retail I have even seen- sorry guys, more vast than Tokyo or Europe) easily helped me transition right into free flowing sketching in my design room China.



Literally every part of making a shoe happens in that workspace. From design, to sample making, down to the fittings on actual feet! This process is what keeps me moving forward and enriched as a designer.

The Power of Great Skin...Komenuka Bijin

Ce Ce loves the Komenuka Bijins's skincare line! She picks it up whenever she's in Japan. You can purchase it at any local drugstore in Japan. As well as Sephora and Amazon if you're in the states. All the products are under $10 each! It is made from rice bran extract and is produced by a company who also brews Sake, (yum)!

Saving with 80%20

Karmaloop gets it- Saving doesn't mean sacrificing, especially when it comes to the Hazel Bootie!

Vivienne Westwood: Cole & Son Wallpaper...

Self proclaimed fashion misfit Vivienne Westwood has decided to venture into interior design with her new wallpapers for Cole and Son. Get your Boudoirs’ ready ladies…

"It is good when my ideas get carried over into other artistic media. This collection is a perfect opportunity to be able to work with a heritage company like Cole & Son and to see my ideas from fashion translated into the world of interiors and wallpaper.” Vivienne Westwood

80%20: Sample Making in China!

The above picture is from our sample room in Hong Kong- as you can see the office floods with light during the day, this is where is all the shoe magic comes together, (literally)!


The leather closet in the sample room is what dreams are made of- well at least a shoe designer's dreams....

This is a shot from the Materials Market- here at 80%20 menswear and shirting materials are always some of our favorites.

Anais Nin

"The shoes carried her everywhere, tireless shoes walking forever all
over the world. This shoemaker repaired them with all the curiosity of a great
traveler. He respected the signs of wear and tear as if she were
returning from all the voyages she had wanted to make. It was not
alone the dust or mud of Paris he brushed off but of Egypt, Greece and
India. Every shoe she brought him was his voyage too. He respected
wear as a sign of distance, broken straps as an indication of
discoveries, torn heels as an accident happening only to explorers."

Anais Nin, "Children of the Albatross"

Eilatan loves the Eliotte boot...

Oh Los Angeles- home to the beach beauties and style for DAYS…Eilatan, (http://www.eilatanblog.com/?p=594 ) shows you that our Holiday Eliotte boot is truly the icing on the cake.

You can also purchase them in a snap at the online store!
http://www.eilatanblog.com/?p=591

WWD features 80%20- Spring 2010 Military March

The 80%20 Joannie found the perfect partners in WWD’s Military March Spring 2010 story. We love.

The soundtrack that takes you back....

The soundtrack to my travels in Hong Kong and China so far has been the Seattle based, Kinsky (http://www.myspace.com/kinskispace). They're on the Sub Pop label, which I have not heard of in a long time! Sub Pop, who first signed Nirvana, MudHoney and Soundgarden back in the day, is forever embedded in my mind as the record label brand of 90s grunge "cool”.



Kinsky is virtually lyric-less, providing and fueling progressive "noise". I first discovered this band while witnessing the performance art duo, Robbinschild at the New Museum on Bowery, in New York City last December. I love their use of monochromatic color, landscape contrast, dance and mood.

Ce Ce Chin is in China!

I’m off on the road once again this time heading to China! I’ve been traveling to Hong Kong on an "almost quarterly" basis for over 10 years and since 80%20's beginning, almost 5 years ago! While the city is now quite familiar to me, Hong Kong never fails to make a fresh fashion impression.






Pics: Louis Vuitton and Giorgio Armani, Visvim, Billionaire Boy Club (purple sky rocket) , Visvim Retail and yellow shoe on HK subway

Leading brands (both big and small) boast stately flagship stores and hold back no detail. Hong Kong is much like New York and London combined, but with way more Chinese people. Cantonese often sounds like harsh criticisms and shouting, but then peppered with English slang like "bloody", "cheeky bastard" and "naf". For those uninitiated to Hong Kong's pulse, watch Chungking Express, one of Wong Kar Wai's first movies to receive acclaim in the US. Although this movie is from the 1990s, it captures the ever-present heat, whimsy and charge of the city.

Ladies Lotto presents Behind the Beast

If you are in NYC, and want the inside scoop on how to navigate the fashion industry- Behind the Beast is a must attend event. This night of cocktails and conversation will illuminate the road to this challenging industry for professionals, students and followers alike. Get the inside scoop on what exactly goes into the glamorous life from new product launches, magazine spreads, trend forecasting, fashion shows, and more.

Wednesday, October 28th
Soho Grand Hotel
310 West Broadway
NY NY 10013

Panel: 8-10 PM in the Chart Room
Cocktails: 10 PM upstairs in the Grand Lounge / Open Bar By Marani Vodka

Member Price: $10 CASH - Purchase here: http://www.facebook.com/l/7edbc;tinyurl.com/LLBTBPPmem

Speakers include:

· Lindsay Taylor Huggins / Senior Fashion Market Editor, SELF Magazine
· Kathryn Finney / Founder, The Budget Fashionista
· Farah Malik / Co-Founder & Designer, A Peace Treaty
· Samia Grand-Pierre & Lois Sakany / Bloggers, High Snobette
· Sara McCormack-Bridgman / Publicist, Ghostown
· Jasmine Takanikos / Trendforecaster, JTC
· Leah McSweeney / Founder, Married To The MOB
· Luna Vega / Digital Producer, Sauvage Studios
· Lynnette Astaire / Fashion Photographer

RSVP: rsvpnyc@ladieslotto.com

High Snobette: Ce Ce Chin Collection

The debut Signature Collection by Ce Ce Chin has us all in a flutter- and it is catching on, High Snobette features the styles set to debut for Spring 2010…trust, you will not be able to get these loves out of your mind.

Karmaloop TV: The Daily Loop features 80%20

Wow- Friday is feeling 80%20! KarmaloopTV, The Daily Loop does a short and spicy review of our Spring 2010 Collection, check it out….

In the game Hide and Seek you never know what will happen. 80%20 played that game and was found by Nylon Magazine! Get a sneak peek, “hidden heel shoes are updated, mixing new fabrics (sailcloth, seersucker, and floral) with new shapes (oxfords, loafers, and hi-tops)".

Anthropologie: Ruffian

Last night was magic. Anthropologie at Rockefeller Center debuted their collaboration with the design house Ruffian. The hand seamed eyelet lace tights and pastel Macaroons made us swoon. Ce Ce came wearing the soon to be legendary, Celeste shoes- (exclusively sold at Anthropologie) look for it in stores the beginning of November.

We ran into our wicked smart designer and friend Rebecca Turbow. The legendary Shelly Bromfield reminded us that love and intention make the world a much better place, including the world of fashion. The evening of arsenic and lace did not stop there; we were whisked away with the brilliant minds behind Anthropologie to the after party at The Standard Hotel’s stunning new rooftop venue-The Boom Boom Room. The dynamic gold, mirrored, and cream silk interiors gave kisses to the panoramic views of NYC. The scene was fit for Cinderella- and perfect for a modern love story.

Object Affection- BOFFO

Everyday of our lives we are surround by the objects that define us. Objective Affection-An exhibition about the objects that fill our lives presented by BOFFO is important. It makes us look at these objects and partner with them- why are they part of our lives and how can we look at them differently? Go check it out if you are in NYC- the exhibition will be up through October.

Travel & Influence

80%20 is travel. Perspective and exposure are things we do not take for granted as creative thinkers. Each piece of our lives is photographed through our lens and stored in our memory- the final product shining through in the 80%20 & Ce Ce Chin Collection. Recently Ce Ce Chin our Designer and Creative Director took a trip to Milan Italy to attend MICAM, (very sexy footwear show). Spending time with 80%20’s Italian team was blast- and seeing the brand growing on a global level is of course fabulous. Above Ce Ce shares with you some moments and memories- coming soon to a shoe collection near you.