At the preview for the shoemaker's Fall 2001 collection in New York this Friday, designer Sandra Choi presented a magnificent collection of couture quality.

For next fall, Choi finds her inspiration in the personal style of Coco Chanel. In a departure from the gold and colorful pieces of Summer 2001, Choi turns to refined neutrals. Her Coco range includes classic black pumps with white trimmings or a white camellia, tweed slingbacks with red leather trimmings and beige pumps with contrasting chocolate insets and straps.

"This time things are more linear -- like the style Coco was known for -- not very flowery," Choi told FWD. "Literally, everything has been done in the last few seasons and people are confused about what color to wear. I think it will be more and more about clever dressing -- tastefully mixing cheaper items with more expensive things."

The pale pink and beige silk/satin boots and pumps adorned with black lace stripes are breathtaking. The pumps made of Chinese-patterned silk or with hand-painted Chinese-inspired motifs will clearly be bestsellers. Choi also pays tribute to another style icon: Audrey Hepburn. The designer's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" series includes delicate pumps and sandals in pastels with a darker-shaded bauble used as an accent.

Choi's boots, a must-have among the fashion set, show a mix of influences spanning from the late 19th century to the 1960s. There's a black Victorian corset boot, teetering between romantic and dominatrix, a two-toned beige boot with leather cut into geometric patterns. And for those who don't have Sarah Jessica Parker's calves, Choi offers strips of stretch fabric between the leather, for a forgiving fit.

Finally, there's the "Oscar collection," a series of slinky killer sandals with crystal-embroidered straps. Hilary Swank, who wore Choos to last year's Oscars, has already been in the store trying them on for the BAFTA awards.

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