My first stop was the Lower East Side store Dolce Vita, which was packed with last-minute shoppers. Two girls next to me were trying on adorable Mary Jane flats ($97). I had to have the blue ones.

The slightly unexpected trend I'm referring to is white patent-leather shoes. They were featured on prominent S/S 25 runways such as Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta, and Loewe, ...

WHITE LOOK: An ottoman upholstered in white patent leather is by New York furniture designer Mariana Antinori. ... Too much, though, and the look becomes akin to a cheap pair of shoes.

Bright patent leather shoes, handbags and belts look fabulous with all summer fashions from shorts to dresses. ... Ralph Lauren patent leather belt This thick white belt is perfect for summertime.

Patent leather shoes looking a little scuffed? Windex and a paper towel can make those puppies shine like new. ... White tennis shoes no longer white? "Very simple," Mesquita said.

The Air Jordan 11 sneakers were launched in 1995 and introduced patent leather to the Air Jordan franchise. The basketball shoes also featured a carbon fiber plate to deal with Micheal Jordan's ...