Shoe Designer of the Year, including I’m Jennifer Le, Tom Ford, Jessica Rich, Loewe and more!

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amine muaddi

A favorite of the Bad Gal herself, Rihanna, Amina Muaddi is no stranger to our list of Shoe Designer of the Year nominees. With a signature pyramid-shaped heel, Muaddi creates elegant designs with crystals, PVC, feathers and animal prints. From sexy tapered boots, comfy slingbacks, and trendy mules, these heels are a must-have for shoe lovers!

Over the years, Muaddi has collaborated with Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Wolford.

givenchy

2022 will always be known as the year of the Shark Lock boot. First created by Ricardo Tisci in 2012, the Shark Lock boot is a pant-over-boot design complete with a gold or silver lock featuring the brand’s GG logo.

An icon of the Givenchy family since their conception, these boots have been reimagined for 2022 using new mediums like summer-perfect raffia, bold leopard print and on-trend metallics. A two-tone black and white version was even featured in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians x Givenchy collection that launched in July of this year.

jessica rico

Jessica Rich first launched her brand online in 2017 with the iconic Fantasy stiletto, a clear PVC pump to wear with any (and all) outfits – a pump’s dream!

With celebrity clientele including Ciara, Normai, JLo and Saweetie, to name a few, the brand quickly expanded, introducing satin platforms, mesh sandals and chained T-strap designs. Now, 5 years later, Rich has not only opened his own brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles (in 2019), but you can also find his designs at Nordstorm, Macy’s, and Bloomingdale’s.

Tom Ford

You can’t talk about shoes without mentioning Tom Ford. The epitome of sexy heels, Tom Ford’s Naked sandals have become a Bombshell wardrobe essential. Available in a variety of colours, prints and materials (including metallic, denim and velvet), the nearly invisible sandals are finished with a metal heel and matching signature lock. Simple yet elegant design is the key, adding the right amount of glam to almost any outfit.

Of course, Tom Ford’s must-haves go way beyond warm sandals. With Boss Lady pumps, sleek slingbacks, club-ready platforms and everyday sneakers, it’s clear why we had to include TF in our Shoe Designer of the Year nominees!

loewe

Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe has been reaching new heights recently with its hugely popular novelty heels that feature balloon designs, nail polish, roses and yes, even eggs!

Loewe, part of the LVMH family, is best known for its luxurious leather bags. In fact, it’s the oldest luxury fashion house in the group after its founding in 1846. These days, Loewe breathes a breath of freshness into the fashion scene with cool, stylish pieces (with a jaw-dropping price to match). .

hanifa

Hanifa is already a much-loved fashion brand with fans all over the world. In late 2021, founder Anifa added the highly anticipated footwear line and introduced the designs at the brand’s first in-person fashion show, debuting the Zoe boot and Zoe mules.

Just one incredible year later, Hanifa’s footwear line features 5 modern styles including boots, mules and sandals in a mix of metallics, embellishments, furs and luxurious furs.

ugg

A staple of the 2000s, the Ugg boot has been revived! With modern metallics, colorful furry sandals and a cropped, ankle-length version of their classic boot, Ugg has never been more chic!

We especially love its multi-zip boot design that allows you to choose the boot style that matches your style from knee to ankle.

I am Jennifer Le

Will Miss Jennifer Le be able to turn it into a winning hat-trick? Winner of Faby’s Shoe Designer of Year in 2020 and 2021, Jennifer Le is a firm favourite.

In 2022, we have seen more extravagant designs with trims, leathers and metallics. With an endless list of celebrity fans including Mary J Blige, Remy Ma, Kelly Rowland, Ashanti, Xscape, Karrueche, Latto, Draya to name a few (and those are the featured designs THIS year), this Canadian brand that started in 2014 has grown. from strength to strength. 2022 was a landmark year for the brand with the grand opening of its first flagship store in Ontario.

ice queen skins

Europe’s first-time Faby nominee is Polish brand Ice Queen Designs. Known for its winter-ready furry creations, the brand certainly lives up to its ‘Ice Queen’ name. Think fur-lined heeled boots, shearling snow boots, elegant flat boots with lace-up, zip-up or chunky gold chain details.

But it’s not just about winter styles, Ice Queen’s designs also have furry slides, fun floral summer sandals and party-ready heels.

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