This summer, you’re fully booked with backyard BBQs, beach weddings, al fresco dinner dates, and beyond — and there’s no question you’ll be in need of a chic pair (or two) of shoes for every occasion in your datebook. Polish off your go-to maxi dresses and denim cut-offs with slick metallic thong sandals and colorblocked ballet flats by day. Or step out for a night on the town in laser-cut espadrille wedges, printed slingbacks, and strappy stiletto heels in a slew of leg-lengthening neutrals.
Living up to its name, Modern Vintage reworks rare antique leathers from around the world into ultra-chic, contemporary women’s footwear. From suede ankle booties to patent leather flats and pumps, every Modern Vintage style exemplifies Old World craftsmanship with fine detailing, one-of-a-kind embellishments and precise hand-stitching. Slick ombre loafers, clover-heeled Chelsea boots, and two-tone platform wedge sandals are just some of the sexy shoes created by this Montreal-based company, co-founded in 2003 by brothers Rick and Brian Cytrynbaum. In 2012, Modern Vintage teamed up with Cameron Silver — owner of Los Angeles' beloved Decades boutique — for a sophisticated, stiletto-heavy collection inspired by 1950s and 1970s glamour. The label has also collaborated with celebrity designers such as Nicole Richie and Heidi Klum on footwear collections that blend artsy European chic and boho Americana. Modern Vintage includes the sister label Rosegold as well as a line of soft clothing rendered in an exclusive linen-Lycra blend.