For Spring 08 Chloe turned out a slew of thick-strap patent sandals in teals, aquas, and nudes. One of our favorites, are the the patent crisscross buckle sandals in turquoise. With a fuschia cone heel, 2 1/2" straps, and metal buckles (similar to those on ski boots), we think these sandals give every pair of Havaianas (yes, even in New York people wear them) a big, decisive 'Outta my way'. For the other shapes and styles, check out our spread below. No matter which pair you choose, bright patent leather that locks onto your foot the same way athletic gear might, is something we don't think anyone will argue with.


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Earlier this week, we wrote about German designer, Marcel Ostertag and his high-end take on cheap downtown trends. If you're curious about the A/W 08 collection, which debuted at Berlin Fashion Week, here's a peek at the collection. This season, Ostertag stuck with patent materials, which appeared as bright leggings in S/S, but became more, ahem, substantial garments for A/W. For the palate, also similar to last season, there are pops of color, this time fuchsia and marigold, and a few metallic moments.