On the shift to her celebrity clients wearing sneakers over heels:
PS: Even before the pandemic, there was a shit among women who were opting for sneakers and comfort over sky-high heels. And now two years in, many have no desire to return to the days of 5-inch pumps. As someone who regularly styles not only her clients but also herself in kicks, what has that transition been like for you?
MR: I always tell my clients that once we enter the sneaker zone, there's no turning back. Because from there, we're building their sneaker game. From 2014 to 2016, when I was styling a lot of models who were on the go during Fashion Month, they couldn't wear heels everywhere as they were spending a lot of time jetting through airports. Heels are not practical when you're traveling, so we opted for flats instead. But flats aren't always comfortable, so I would try a pair of Stan Smiths on them or a pair of Air Force 1's.
Now, women are so busy and we don't want to be in heels all the time. There have been times when I've worn the same heel [my celebrity client was] wearing to dinner and I've been in pain thinking 'Oh my gosh, I tortured my client by putting them in these uncomfortable shoes for an entire night!' Sneakers can look chic, polished, and put together. And I'm styling my clients outside of the red carpet, for everyday looks and on vacations with their families. So, sneakers have really been working for them lately.
It's also the sneaker culture at large that has been on a whole new level. It's always been cool to wear sneakers, but it's even cooler now. And you can tailor the pants you're wearing with them or you can crop them to show the sneakers off.
I love that Foot Locker is helping to rewrite the rules to show us that a business woman doesn't have to wear heels and a suit because she can pair that suit with cool sneakers. Athleisure has been my go-to for years and I remember throwing a blazer over Nike leggings in the past on my clients. A big part of my job is figuring out how to make these looks work for women who are being photographed every day.
![On the shift to her celebrity clients wearing sneakers over heels:
PS: Even before the pandemic, there was a shit among women who were opting for sneakers and comfort over sky-high heels. And now two years in, many have no desire to return to the days of 5-inch pumps. As someone who regularly styles not only her clients but also herself in kicks, what has that transition been like for you?
MR: I always tell my clients that once we enter the sneaker zone, there's no turning back. Because from there, we're building their sneaker game. From 2014 to 2016, when I was styling a lot of models who were on the go during Fashion Month, they couldn't wear heels everywhere as they were spending a lot of time jetting through airports. Heels are not practical when you're traveling, so we opted for flats instead. But flats aren't always comfortable, so I would try a pair of Stan Smiths on them or a pair of Air Force 1's.
Now, women are so busy and we don't want to be in heels all the time. There have been times when I've worn the same heel [my celebrity client was] wearing to dinner and I've been in pain thinking 'Oh my gosh, I tortured my client by putting them in these uncomfortable shoes for an entire night!' Sneakers can look chic, polished, and put together. And I'm styling my clients outside of the red carpet, for everyday looks and on vacations with their families. So, sneakers have really been working for them lately.
It's also the sneaker culture at large that has been on a whole new level. It's always been cool to wear sneakers, but it's even cooler now. And you can tailor the pants you're wearing with them or you can crop them to show the sneakers off.
I love that Foot Locker is helping to rewrite the rules to show us that a business woman doesn't have to wear heels and a suit because she can pair that suit with cool sneakers. Athleisure has been my go-to for years and I remember throwing a blazer over Nike leggings in the past on my clients. A big part of my job is figuring out how to make these looks work for women who are being photographed every day.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/DJJudpD_8_YnZ5ow7HM3SES9wlk/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2022/03/17/031/n/1922564/0212de7428c963cf_GettyImages-1202146648/i/On-shift-to-her-celebrity-clients-wearing-sneakers-over-heels.jpg "On the shift to her celebrity clients wearing sneakers over heels:
PS: Even before the pandemic, there was a shit among women who were opting for sneakers and comfort over sky-high heels. And now two years in, many have no desire to return to the days of 5-inch pumps. As someone who regularly styles not only her clients but also herself in kicks, what has that transition been like for you?
MR: I always tell my clients that once we enter the sneaker zone, there's no turning back. Because from there, we're building their sneaker game. From 2014 to 2016, when I was styling a lot of models who were on the go during Fashion Month, they couldn't wear heels everywhere as they were spending a lot of time jetting through airports. Heels are not practical when you're traveling, so we opted for flats instead. But flats aren't always comfortable, so I would try a pair of Stan Smiths on them or a pair of Air Force 1's.
Now, women are so busy and we don't want to be in heels all the time. There have been times when I've worn the same heel [my celebrity client was] wearing to dinner and I've been in pain thinking 'Oh my gosh, I tortured my client by putting them in these uncomfortable shoes for an entire night!' Sneakers can look chic, polished, and put together. And I'm styling my clients outside of the red carpet, for everyday looks and on vacations with their families. So, sneakers have really been working for them lately.
It's also the sneaker culture at large that has been on a whole new level. It's always been cool to wear sneakers, but it's even cooler now. And you can tailor the pants you're wearing with them or you can crop them to show the sneakers off.
I love that Foot Locker is helping to rewrite the rules to show us that a business woman doesn't have to wear heels and a suit because she can pair that suit with cool sneakers. Athleisure has been my go-to for years and I remember throwing a blazer over Nike leggings in the past on my clients. A big part of my job is figuring out how to make these looks work for women who are being photographed every day.")
