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New York City’s Matt Bernson is the hot new shoe designer every fashionista should know. He designs shoes for Zac Posen and Walter, his fall boots are to die for, and his footwear showcase an exuberance of versatile cool, with just a touch of boho glam.

And fervent acceptance by trend setting stars such as Gisele Bundchen, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson, Naomi Watts, Gwen Stefani, Courtney Cox, Hills stars Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge, Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan, Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester, Ashley Tisdale, Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton, who have all embraced his designs, smitten with its “cool girl vibe” and throwback to the comfortable, glamorous footwear of yesteryear.

Fashion is bringing us pure art, and that includes footwear. Don’t be afraid to make a bold statement, and break the rules by wearing a pair of heels decorated with embroidery, jewels, studs, baubles, petals, bells, crystals and flowers.

This season, designers have been inspired by the footwear of the Roman gladiators, making Gladiator sandals one of the true fashion essentials for the S/S ‘08. Some designers are offering aggressively brutal footwear, while others have innovated the look with “softened” gladiators, decorating them with jewels and sequins. Then, there [...]