When I was a wee me, I hated pointed pumps… they looked too 80s, too painful, and just not chic! But, when Marc Jacobs debuted his absolutely GORGEOUS cap-toe pairs on the Louis Vuitton runway last Spring, I was completely hooked. And now in sweet embellishments and bold new hues, this classic power shoe is still making a comeback. So without further ado, allow me get to right to the (fabulous) point...

In anticipation of the exclusive FALCHI by Falchi collection, we sat down with famed designer Carlos Falchi for the 411 on growing up in the beautiful Brasil, how he flourished as a designer and the importance of family...