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Lesser mortals (myself included) might prefer Miu Miu's suede knee boots (£740), Yves St. Laurent's "New Chyc" leather biker boots (£620) or Gucci's patent-rubber Chelsea boots (£180).

The New Loungewear Goes Luxe Tina Gaudoin 2011

As for shoes or trainers, I really think the latter undermine the smart, cozy chic premise of New Lounge though Miu Miu's patent-leather high-tops, £275, or Lanvin's suede and shearling high-tops, £400, might do the job.

The New Loungewear Goes Luxe Tina Gaudoin 2011

Miu Miu's revamp is important to the future of Prada SpA, whic h owns shoe brands Car Shoe and Church's in addition to Miu Miu and Prada.

In Bloom: Miu Miu Comes of Age Christina Passariello 2010

Miu Miu's inaugural Paris runway show in 2006 featured clothes in expensive fabrics and elaborate techniques, such as hand-painted brocades and printed silks.

In Bloom: Miu Miu Comes of Age Christina Passariello 2010

Robert Burke, a luxury-goods industry consultant, says that Miu Miu's recent success has also been helped by a change in consumers 'dressing habits.

In Bloom: Miu Miu Comes of Age Christina Passariello 2010

Meanwhile, Miu Miu's embellished, '60s-esque dress with a plunging U-neck has landed on the cover of no fewer than four major magazines.

The Bosom is Back Alisa Gould-Simon 2010

Go preppy and offset Miu Miu's puff-sleeved style with a crisp white shirt and tweed A-line skirt.

Holli Rogers: The Great Cover Up Holli Rogers 2011

Go preppy and offset Miu Miu's puff-sleeved style with a crisp white shirt and tweed A-line skirt.

Holli Rogers: The Great Cover Up Holli Rogers 2011

At D&G's and Miu Miu's women's runway shows, for example, some mismatched tops and bottoms were stitched together and will be sold as one piece, and dresses featured at least two different patterns.

For Men and Women, Clash of the Prints Ray A. Smith 2011

While Miu Miu still generally costs less than the Prada label, in recent years, the company has pushed Miu Miu's prices high.

In Bloom: Miu Miu Comes of Age Christina Passariello 2010