Booting Up

If you think designer Matt Bernson does only one thing well—footwear such as boots, wedges, oxfords, espadrilles and flats—then you haven’t heard the news: The man knows how to open a store with style. The designer comes via Tribeca to Westport to open his eponymous boutique. To celebrate and be a friendly newcomer, he is offering a long weekend sale: 40 percent off all boots, February 4-7. Just stop fighting any shopper’s guilt because these luxury boots are destined to be favorites. His fans include Gisele Bündchen, Taylor Swift, Courtney Cox, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lea Michele and Olivia Palermo. Focusing on limited-edition production, he makes only 100 pairs per color of most styles and works with ethically minded factories based in Spain, Brazil, and China. 136 Main Street, Westport; https://mattbernson.com/