We at The Daily Truffle are VERY into shoes. We have even considered launching a dating site called Shoesme.com where people could just browse through photos of perspective mate’s shoes to determine a true match.

Who better to help us launch our newest column “IN THE SHOE CLOSET” than Cameron Silver, Owner of DECADES, boutiques in Los Angeles and London, and Christos Garkinos, co-owner of DECADESTWO boutique on Melrose.

Cameron Silver, who grew up in Beverly Hills, shifted the dress code in Los Angeles since he opened his Melrose Avenue salon Decades in 1997. He travels on invitation to the private homes of Houston socialites and Hong Kong department store to speak to the city’s nouveau clotheshorses, and contributes on  E! Entertainment and the Style Network and writes about luxury, shopping and travel  for the Harpers Bazaar UK, C Magazine, Departures and Style.com. The Los Aneles Native has dressed (all in vintage) Gwyneth Paltrow in Christian Dior, Chloe Sevigny in Thierry Mugler, Kiera Knightly in Ossie Clark, Nicole Kidman in Loris Azzaro. Cameron Silver is wrapping up a coffee table book for Bloomsbury showcasing an unexpected compilation of the most significant 20th century fashions, as well as the many celebrities he collaborated with over the years. It’s slated for release in fall 2010.

Downstairs at Decadestwo, pre-owned and unworn designer jewelry, bags, shoes and clothes fill a 3,000-square-foot storefront. The offerings are all 21st century consignments, many from the current season. Silver and his business partner in Decadestwo, Christos Garkinos, have racked up accolades for their innovative concept, including being named “Retailer of the Year” at the 2006 LA Fashion Awards.

Cameron Silver:

DT: What shoes do you wear MOST?

CS: My Lambertson Truex black alligator Chelsea boots. They are perfect and are easy to get on off when going through security at the airport. I love them so much I got a pair in brown before Lambertson Truex closed.

DT: Which are the most SPECIAL?

CS: Hard to choose one so let me try for three!

• Alexander McQueen midnight blue bugle bead lace ups – because they are McQueen and bugle beads – enough said.
• Phillip Lim Fall 2010 mixed animal pony fur sneakers – I know no one else had a pair because Phillip gave me the samples from the runway.
• Christian Louboutin black velvet with studs slip-ons — my friend Susan surprised me with them and they are such a conversation piece!

DT: Which ones are your FAVORITE?

CS: I have a pair of decadent A. Testino black crocodile boots lined in sheared mink. I live in LA and never get to wear them, except when I am in Europe in January. They feel amazing. I also love my Louis Vuitton black crocodile limited edition lace ups trimmed with gold piping that were made in conjunction with the opening of LV’s Champs Elysee boutique. I own No. 18 which I think is a lucky number.

DT: What is your NEXT PURCHASE?!

CS: I really want the Christian Louboutin high tops with studs in black … I know they are totally fashion victim-y, but I think they are pretty fun.

DT: I saw you recently in a pair of shoes at Design Week’s Almont Yard party … they look like the long lost set of shoes that were meant to go along with the Darjeeling Limited LV luggage set!

CS: Those shoes are Alexander McQueen Spring Summer 2010 – they are splatter painted and even my dad likes them! I got the shoe bug from my dad who digs Gucci loafers.

Christos Garkinos:

DT: What shoes do you wear MOST?

CG: My YSL patent high top sneakers from spring 09 (pictured). Stylish, comfortable and extremely versatile.

DT: Which are the most SPECIAL?

CG: I have a pair of Jean Michel Cazabat silver python boots (pictured). Enough said

DT: Which ones are your FAVORITE?

CG: Honestly, my favorite shoes are my Sperry topsiders loafers (pictured) that I wear for my dogwalks every morning. I have a size 13 flat foot. So comfort at 6 in the morning is paramount.

CG: I am circling the YSL Jonny Boot in leopard (pictured). I own four other pairs of Jonnys and I love ‘em cause they make me 6’6.