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'Can I photograph your shoes please?' At first he said no then he said yes much to the amusement of his friends.  They were checking out the girls whilst waiting to enter a beach party on the Croisette.  'What brand are they?'  I asked.  'Louboutin!' came the short reply and then he was gone.  These Paul Smith shod feet belong to my friend Dom who is in Cannes in producer mode meeting people.  Cool and understated I'm not surprised he's chosen them although his ever stylish girlfriend Robin might have had a say in the matter.  The shoes below belong to a super...


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The old and the new seem to mix well in Cannes. These women stood out on the Croisette but did not look out of place.   They were pitched outside The Carlton handing out leaflets about their company Emmy which makes vintage style clothing.  I'm not sure if there was a specific reason for this car to be driven through Cannes but no matter, anything goes during the festival (and maybe beyond). Of course the driver made sure to dress the part otherwise what's the point.  Jacques sits on the Croisette facing the beach and plays. He is not the only accordion player on the strip...


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What a difference a little sunshine can make. General sparkle all round. The winds (see flag at UK Pavilion) are cool but it's blues skies all the way. I'm on the red carpet tonight (friend got some tickets) so hoping it stays dry.   


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The evenings in Cannes are made for strutting and if you want to make a statement with your footwear the Croisette is the place to do it.  Plenty of high end designers and high i.e platforms and heels are to be seen. The sparkling pair above are Jimmy Choo and strangely the wearer was initially very shy about having them photographed.  The pair below are Louboutin as you can see from the red sole.   


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A small boat would have been the ideal mode of transport to get you through the streets of Cannes in the early part if the festival such was the amount of rain.  Clearly there were those that were prepared. Not Hunters as we're used to seeing on British streets but just as stylish. A Dutch brand I think. 


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A few days ago we were scheduled to shoot some portraits at the Plage de Dune. Initially agreed for inside but then the talent was happy to be on the beach so we set up and while we  waited a little play with the panoramic settings in the Fujifilm X-e1. One shot to our left and the other to our right. I'll be forth coming with the portraits at a later date.   


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Anyone that knows me well knows I like shoes. The above pair (Pied a Terre) have seen me around Cannes for the first four days but now they are having a rest due to the deluge that was yesterday's weather (sorry but that topic will come up again).  Footwear can be a challenge here.  The only people who DON'T walk are the talent although I have spotted Vim Wenders and Irving Welsh out on the streets. The Croisette is closed to most traffic so your pins are the best (read only) way to get around.  This doesn't mean that everyone is practical in their choices, we are after all on the Côté...


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