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Abaeté’s Fall ’09 RTW collection was inspired by Les Incroyables, a fashionable subculture of post-revolutionary French society in the 1790s. The dandies of the time, Les Incroyables dressed extravagantly in bold jackets, tailored vests, and oversize neckties.

With versatility in mind, designer Laura Poretzky has taken this concept of sharp layers one step further and created two-in-one pieces that fit seamlessly into the wardrobe of today’s time-pressed woman. For example, elegant coats are shown with sewn-in vests for fuss-free layering.

The Fall ’09 abaeté for payless collection is laura’s 13th footwear collection for Payless ShoeSource and was created to directly coordinate with her RTW collection.

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Rousseau is a high-heeled bootie, also with a fold-over cuff detail and a hidden platform sole. This style features hanging vertical chains that surround – and swing – about the heel. Rousseau is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Rousseau is a high-heeled bootie, also with a fold-over cuff detail and a hidden platform sole. This style features hanging vertical chains that surround – and swing – about the heel. Rousseau is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Rousseau is a high-heeled bootie, also with a fold-over cuff detail and a hidden platform sole. This style features hanging vertical chains that surround – and swing – about the heel. Rousseau is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Rousseau is a high-heeled bootie, also with a fold-over cuff detail and a hidden platform sole. This style features hanging vertical chains that surround – and swing – about the heel. Rousseau is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Rousseau is a high-heeled bootie, also with a fold-over cuff detail and a hidden platform sole. This style features hanging vertical chains that surround – and swing – about the heel. Rousseau is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Dauphin is a high-heeled pump with a beautiful silhouette and hidden platform sole, along with a unique detail featuring a tonal suede flap that accents the pump’s toe. Dauphin is also featured with uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Dauphin is a high-heeled pump with a beautiful silhouette and hidden platform sole, along with a unique detail featuring a tonal suede flap that accents the pump’s toe. Dauphin is also featured with uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Dauphin is a high-heeled pump with a beautiful silhouette and hidden platform sole, along with a unique detail featuring a tonal suede flap that accents the pump’s toe. Dauphin is also featured with uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Dauphin is a high-heeled pump with a beautiful silhouette and hidden platform sole, along with a unique detail featuring a tonal suede flap that accents the pump’s toe. Dauphin is also featured with uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Dauphin is a high-heeled pump with a beautiful silhouette and hidden platform sole, along with a unique detail featuring a tonal suede flap that accents the pump’s toe. Dauphin is also featured with uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Dauphin is a high-heeled pump with a beautiful silhouette and hidden platform sole, along with a unique detail featuring a tonal suede flap that accents the pump’s toe. Dauphin is also featured with uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Dauphin is a high-heeled pump with a beautiful silhouette and hidden platform sole, along with a unique detail featuring a tonal suede flap that accents the pump’s toe. Dauphin is also featured with uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Dauphin is a high-heeled pump with a beautiful silhouette and hidden platform sole, along with a unique detail featuring a tonal suede flap that accents the pump’s toe. Dauphin is also featured with uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Dauphin is a high-heeled pump with a beautiful silhouette and hidden platform sole, along with a unique detail featuring a tonal suede flap that accents the pump’s toe. Dauphin is also featured with uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Antoine is a high-heeled boot with a hidden platform sole and a dramatic fold-over cuff. Tonal graphite black chains drape the front of the boot, adding further dramatic styling. Antoine is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Antoine is a high-heeled boot with a hidden platform sole and a dramatic fold-over cuff. Tonal graphite black chains drape the front of the boot, adding further dramatic styling. Antoine is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Antoine is a high-heeled boot with a hidden platform sole and a dramatic fold-over cuff. Tonal graphite black chains drape the front of the boot, adding further dramatic styling. Antoine is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Antoine is a high-heeled boot with a hidden platform sole and a dramatic fold-over cuff. Tonal graphite black chains drape the front of the boot, adding further dramatic styling. Antoine is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Antoine is a high-heeled boot with a hidden platform sole and a dramatic fold-over cuff. Tonal graphite black chains drape the front of the boot, adding further dramatic styling. Antoine is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Antoine is a high-heeled boot with a hidden platform sole and a dramatic fold-over cuff. Tonal graphite black chains drape the front of the boot, adding further dramatic styling. Antoine is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
Antoine is a high-heeled boot with a hidden platform sole and a dramatic fold-over cuff. Tonal graphite black chains drape the front of the boot, adding further dramatic styling. Antoine is seen on the runway in uppers of black and charcoal grey suede with a self-lacquered heel.
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Runway Schedule*

Abaeté:  Feb. 13 @ noon
Lela Rose:  Feb. 15 @ 10am                                 
alice + olivia:  Feb. 16 @ 5-7pm                                      *Entry by inivitation only.
Christian Siriano: Feb. 19 @ 6pm                                    Not open to the public.

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