To kick off my coverage for Magic, I decided to share one of the most mind boggling areas of the trade show. Introducing FN Platform, a massive production that showcases over 1,500 shoe wear brands across every spectrum of the footwear industry. To cover this massive spectacle in an angle that would be most comprehensive (and underwhelming) for me, I decided to focus in on a specific angle of FN Platform. As the title indicates above, this post is dedicated to spring’s emerging trend: Pastel pantone.

It’s clear to see why pastels are gaining their moment. It’s easy on the eye and looks pristine on any skin tone. The cotton candy colors are youthful and feminine, and they blend so seamlessly with other “baby” like hues. From left to right: Bass x Rachel Antonoff brogues, Pour La Victoire criss cross platforms, Rowen buckled heels, Vivienne Westwood pearl ankle straps, Gee Wawa distressed flatforms.

One thing to note was that footwear brands at FN Platform gave off a completely different vibe from the rest of the trade shows. Our tour guide during orientation believes it’s because they love each other more than the fashion brands do. Whatever the reason may be, whenever the shoe label’s designer was present, I found myself completely engaged in a conversation about how excited the designer was about their product. Unfortunately, feeding off that energy made me excited about buying everything they showed me. But fortunately for my wallet, there were no cash and carry’s. Phew.

Well, hope you guys are excited about Spring 2012 foot wear as much as I am. Thank you to all the participating labels featured above! 

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§ 9 Responses to fn platform: pastel pantone"

• Aline says:

  February 20, 2012 at

  I love pastels! Can’t wait for Spring to really set in here in Belgium so I can start wearing foot wear like that again !

  XO Aline
  browneyedgirlaline.blogspot.com

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• Steph says:

  February 20, 2012 at

  oooh i’m absolutely in love with the vivienne westwood platforms with the pearl straps!
  I cant wait till i can break out the open toed heels again!! whoo!!

  xxx
  -S

  http://www.gingerandlace.blogspot.com

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• sharla says:

  February 20, 2012 at

  i desperately need those matiko color block wedge and cut out lace ups!!!! asap!
  dressedyet.blogspot.com

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• A says:

  February 20, 2012 at

  need.those.shoes.now!!!
  those all look amazing
  thanks for sharing them with us!!

  ~A
  theaceofheartsa.blogspot.com

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• Tanja says:

  February 20, 2012 at

  Love the shoes and especially the wedges – very wonderful…

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• Fatima says:

  February 20, 2012 at

  Really lovely shoes! I totally LOOOOOVEEE them haha! xx
  <3

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• Natasha says:

  February 20, 2012 at

  LOVE pastels too! Gorgeous shoes here, wish I could own them all

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• Sara Inga Catrin says:

  February 20, 2012 at

  I am in love with your style and blog! *New Follower* x S.

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• Melissa says:

  February 21, 2012 at

  When I walked into FNPlatform on Monday and Tuesday, I left wanting to go shopping! I’m such a major shoe addict, it was overwhelming, but in a good way. I also noticed a lot of color blocking, neons, snake prints, and cutout/sculptural details. The Matiko wedges are calling my name!

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