Hogan and Big Bambu cocktail party

From Courtney Love to Europe’s Social Set, you could not get more fashion-now  than in Venice yesterday. A flock of nimble nobles gathered at the Hogan and Big Bambu cocktail party there to celebrate the Big Bambu exhibit. This is an elaborate assemby of bamboo poles. Some of the beautiful arrivals seen admiring all that bamboo wore tailored or long, flowing dresses; others ambled around in shorts. Gold and silver sandals were everywhere.

Fiona Swarovski and Elie Tahari Lily

Three bravos for Elie Tahari in coming up with this answer to Fiona Swarovski’s powered-up legs. The shoe responds charmingly to her entire look; it’s the Elie Tahari Lily Champagne Leather.

Rachel Griffiths and Pedro Garcia Zelma

Pedro Garcia does such special, sleek contours. One perfect shoe for this kimono-like creation worn by Rachel Griffiths is the Pedro Garcia Zelma Flat Sandal Gold Glitter, with luxurious hook and loop closure.

Rula Jebreal and Bettye Muller Escape

True fashionables  never say never to mixed prints, and Rula Jebreal shows how pretty a melange of stripes, floral and circular designs can be. Bettye Muller has an elegant shoe complement. This is the Bettye Muller  Escape Sandal Black Patent/Ivory Leather.