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Accessoire
Accessoire Diffusion is a french high range brand designing elegant and creative shoes and bags for women.
The home tradition of feminine- masculin boots is revisited for the fall winter 2009 collection. Riding boots, low boots or stretch boots are accessorized with ornaments on soft or grained, ,nubuck and pony leathers. Colours are subtle :beside black , a range of saphir, caviar, vison or chasse.
Ballerinas and pumps are playing feminity for day and night with two-tone heels and a mix of leathers and colours.
Accessoire Détente is the casual range with natural crepe soles on derbies and boots.
The home tradition of feminine- masculin boots is revisited for the fall winter 2009 collection. Riding boots, low boots or stretch boots are accessorized with ornaments on soft or grained, ,nubuck and pony leathers. Colours are subtle :beside black , a range of saphir, caviar, vison or chasse.
Ballerinas and pumps are playing feminity for day and night with two-tone heels and a mix of leathers and colours.
Accessoire Détente is the casual range with natural crepe soles on derbies and boots.
www.accessoire-diffusion.com
Alberto Fermani
ALBERTO FERMANI
More than 40 years of solid experience acquired in shoes sector. The strong synergy among all the firm area, and last but not least the big determination to transform every single product in a creation, by reason of the workmanship and details regard, the choose of the most precious materials and the unflagging stylistic research, permitted the evolution of the firm which has became a world-famous reality.
The Alberto Fermani collection evokes pictures of a new female. Explicit. Determined.
Forever captured in the forms inclined to romanticism more conceptual, slightly bohéme that evokes soft atmospheres. The Alberto Fermani’s femininity collections materialize in rounded, precised and faultless forms.
More than 40 years of solid experience acquired in shoes sector. The strong synergy among all the firm area, and last but not least the big determination to transform every single product in a creation, by reason of the workmanship and details regard, the choose of the most precious materials and the unflagging stylistic research, permitted the evolution of the firm which has became a world-famous reality.
The Alberto Fermani collection evokes pictures of a new female. Explicit. Determined.
Forever captured in the forms inclined to romanticism more conceptual, slightly bohéme that evokes soft atmospheres. The Alberto Fermani’s femininity collections materialize in rounded, precised and faultless forms.
www.albertofermani.com
Alberto Fasciani
Every creation of Alberto Fasciani is an authentic piece, borned from the most antique italian tradition. A collection that gofrom the riding boot, to man and woman fashion.
An excellent of made in Italy, a must for international tourneys, as inside the most exclusive boutiques in the world.
An excellent of made in Italy, a must for international tourneys, as inside the most exclusive boutiques in the world.
www.albertofasciani.com
Alden - new england
HISTORY OF ALDEN SHOE COMPANY
The Alden Shoe Company was founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts.
It is difficult to imagine just how active and important the shoe industry was in Massachusetts so long ago. Early New England shoemaking was a trade based upon one craftsman making a pair a day in one room cottages (called ’ten footers’). Beginning in 1850 a series of inventions led to mechanized stitching and lasting.operations and the birth of New England shoe industry followed rapidly. The productivity gains over the traditional shoemaker were on the order of 500 - 700%, yet the new methods also led to an extraordinary improvement in both quality and consistency. In many ways the explosive growth of the shoe industry in eastern Massachusetts at the turn of the century reminds me of our modern day high-tech industry. New companies being started every week and demand soaring as product made its way west and south on newly expanded rail routes. Charles Alden’s factory prospered and expanded even adding children’s shoes to their offering of shoes and custom boots.
By 1933, at Charles Alden’s retirement, operations moved to Brockton, Massachusetts and joined with the Old Colony factory. The Great Depression took a severe toll on the countless shoe companies in New England. Although production demand increased during World War II, by the late 40’s renewed consumer demand had fueled the search for manufacturing regions offering lower labor costs. Over the remainder of the century attrition would take hold as manufacturers looked farther and farther away in search of low cost labor and materials to meet the insatiable demand in the U.S.A. for low cost, mass-market consumer footwear.
Most of the companies who remained in New England could not compete in the demanding post-war economy. Yet Alden prospered by relying not on lower quality mass-markets but on high quality dress shoes, and excelling in specialties such as orthopedic and medical footwear. It was a period of growth and intensive development at Alden, especially in the design of comfortable, orthopedically correct lasts. In 1970 a new factory was constructed in Middleborough, Massachusetts where production continues today.
Alden is now the only original New England shoe and bootmaker remaining of the hundreds who began so long ago. Still a family owned business, still carrying forward a tradition of quality genuine-welted shoemaking that is exceptional in every way.
The Alden Shoe Company was founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts.
It is difficult to imagine just how active and important the shoe industry was in Massachusetts so long ago. Early New England shoemaking was a trade based upon one craftsman making a pair a day in one room cottages (called ’ten footers’). Beginning in 1850 a series of inventions led to mechanized stitching and lasting.operations and the birth of New England shoe industry followed rapidly. The productivity gains over the traditional shoemaker were on the order of 500 - 700%, yet the new methods also led to an extraordinary improvement in both quality and consistency. In many ways the explosive growth of the shoe industry in eastern Massachusetts at the turn of the century reminds me of our modern day high-tech industry. New companies being started every week and demand soaring as product made its way west and south on newly expanded rail routes. Charles Alden’s factory prospered and expanded even adding children’s shoes to their offering of shoes and custom boots.
By 1933, at Charles Alden’s retirement, operations moved to Brockton, Massachusetts and joined with the Old Colony factory. The Great Depression took a severe toll on the countless shoe companies in New England. Although production demand increased during World War II, by the late 40’s renewed consumer demand had fueled the search for manufacturing regions offering lower labor costs. Over the remainder of the century attrition would take hold as manufacturers looked farther and farther away in search of low cost labor and materials to meet the insatiable demand in the U.S.A. for low cost, mass-market consumer footwear.
Most of the companies who remained in New England could not compete in the demanding post-war economy. Yet Alden prospered by relying not on lower quality mass-markets but on high quality dress shoes, and excelling in specialties such as orthopedic and medical footwear. It was a period of growth and intensive development at Alden, especially in the design of comfortable, orthopedically correct lasts. In 1970 a new factory was constructed in Middleborough, Massachusetts where production continues today.
Alden is now the only original New England shoe and bootmaker remaining of the hundreds who began so long ago. Still a family owned business, still carrying forward a tradition of quality genuine-welted shoemaking that is exceptional in every way.
www.aldenshoe.com
Alexander McQueen
ALEXANDER McQUEEN
“ There is still a lot I want to achieve. There isn’t any room for complacency in this head! “
What are your signature designs?
Signature pieces include the bumster, the frock coat, anything trompe-l’oeil
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The wooden fan kilts from spring/summer 1999, the red slide dress from spring/summer 2001, the jellyfish dress from autumn/winter 2002.
How would you describe your work?
Electric, eccentric.
What’s your ultimate goal?
To offer haute couture pieces as an integral part of the ready-to-wear collection
“ There is still a lot I want to achieve. There isn’t any room for complacency in this head! “
What are your signature designs?
Signature pieces include the bumster, the frock coat, anything trompe-l’oeil
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The wooden fan kilts from spring/summer 1999, the red slide dress from spring/summer 2001, the jellyfish dress from autumn/winter 2002.
How would you describe your work?
Electric, eccentric.
What’s your ultimate goal?
To offer haute couture pieces as an integral part of the ready-to-wear collection
www.alexandermcqueen.com
Andrea Ventura
Andrea Ventura Firenze
Firenze Stile S.r.L. was born from a boundless passion for the world of footwear.
Founded in 1998 but with previous 30 years’ experience; Andrea Ventura who’s name was given to the trade mark, has a deep technical, stylistic, artisan and commercial knowlege.
Firenze Stile shoes are exclusively produced in small artisan workshops throughout Tuscany under the supervision of a specialized staff.
The two seasonal collections (men/woman) are presented punctually along whit the permanent, more formal collection.
The craftsmanship of the production is however particularly emphasized in the classic collection.
These models are styled by Andrea Ventura and produced with traditional processings like “ goodyear” and “blake”.
The identifiable bi-colour “swallow’s tail” and the arched sole make the footwear unique and elegant, even on the soles.
The leather finishing is still made in a traditional way using water, alcohol and wax obtaining brilliant colours and special antique effects.
In order to guarantee the high quality, all the shoes are submitted to a careful control; the result is the presence of Andrea Ventura Firenze shoes in the most famous shops in the world.
Firenze Stile S.r.L. was born from a boundless passion for the world of footwear.
Founded in 1998 but with previous 30 years’ experience; Andrea Ventura who’s name was given to the trade mark, has a deep technical, stylistic, artisan and commercial knowlege.
Firenze Stile shoes are exclusively produced in small artisan workshops throughout Tuscany under the supervision of a specialized staff.
The two seasonal collections (men/woman) are presented punctually along whit the permanent, more formal collection.
The craftsmanship of the production is however particularly emphasized in the classic collection.
These models are styled by Andrea Ventura and produced with traditional processings like “ goodyear” and “blake”.
The identifiable bi-colour “swallow’s tail” and the arched sole make the footwear unique and elegant, even on the soles.
The leather finishing is still made in a traditional way using water, alcohol and wax obtaining brilliant colours and special antique effects.
In order to guarantee the high quality, all the shoes are submitted to a careful control; the result is the presence of Andrea Ventura Firenze shoes in the most famous shops in the world.
www.alexandermcqueen.com
Ann Demeulemeester
ANN DEMEULEMEESTER
Top Belgium fashion designer
“ Fashion has a reason ’ to be ’ because in fashion you can find new kinds of expression about human beings “
What are your signature designs?
My aim is that all my designs wear my signature
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
Too many to sum up...
How would you describe your work?
As a never ending search.
What’s your ultimate goal?
To live every moment to the fullest.
Top Belgium fashion designer
“ Fashion has a reason ’ to be ’ because in fashion you can find new kinds of expression about human beings “
What are your signature designs?
My aim is that all my designs wear my signature
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
Too many to sum up...
How would you describe your work?
As a never ending search.
What’s your ultimate goal?
To live every moment to the fullest.
www.anndemeulemeester.be
Arfango
Arfango Creates Lapo Elkann Line
Florentine fashion house creates shoes for Elkann complete with dedication on sole
Historic Florentine shoe designer, Arfango, has dedicated a special model to Lapo Elkann. The shoes—velvet moccasins for both night and day—come in a variety of colours from light blue and green, to the full burnt Siena colours found all over Tuscany.
Lapo Elkann will not only wear the shoes, but will also lend his name to the moccasins. “Lapo’s Shoes” are produced in limited quantities: they will be sold in 33 boutiques around the world and only 33 pairs per store. Every shoe will bear the inscription “dedicated to my friend Lapo Elkann by Alberto Moretti”.
Moretti chose Elkann as his testimonial for his innovative style and attention to the most exclusive products.
Florentine fashion house creates shoes for Elkann complete with dedication on sole
Historic Florentine shoe designer, Arfango, has dedicated a special model to Lapo Elkann. The shoes—velvet moccasins for both night and day—come in a variety of colours from light blue and green, to the full burnt Siena colours found all over Tuscany.
Lapo Elkann will not only wear the shoes, but will also lend his name to the moccasins. “Lapo’s Shoes” are produced in limited quantities: they will be sold in 33 boutiques around the world and only 33 pairs per store. Every shoe will bear the inscription “dedicated to my friend Lapo Elkann by Alberto Moretti”.
Moretti chose Elkann as his testimonial for his innovative style and attention to the most exclusive products.
www.arfango.com
Balenciaga
BALENCIAGA
Nicolas Ghesquière
“ The history of the house is incredible, which means I can work with a lot of freedom “
What are your signature designs?
I can’t define what I do and I don’t really want to. If people interpret this or that in a certain way, it’s fine. It’s done for that reason - to be open
How would you describe your work?
What I do is always because of last season, not a reaction against it. I always want to find a surprising way to go, but beneath that I want to try and say the same things.
What’s your ultimate goal?
I’ve never really wanted to be famous. That, for me, is not the intention.
Nicolas Ghesquière
“ The history of the house is incredible, which means I can work with a lot of freedom “
What are your signature designs?
I can’t define what I do and I don’t really want to. If people interpret this or that in a certain way, it’s fine. It’s done for that reason - to be open
How would you describe your work?
What I do is always because of last season, not a reaction against it. I always want to find a surprising way to go, but beneath that I want to try and say the same things.
What’s your ultimate goal?
I’ve never really wanted to be famous. That, for me, is not the intention.
www.balenciaga.com
b.l.a.k.e arbiter elegatiae
b.l.a.c.k. arbiter elegantie
Franco Giannini
Since 1959, the manufacturing home of b.l.a.c.k arbiter elegantiae continues to be based in Montegranaro the heart of Italy shoemaking country.
The 146, Umbria Road premises accommodates all manufacturing, administration and marketing activities of this famous company. Combining the skills and service ethics of yesteryear with the flair and creativity demanded by twenty-first century commerce.
Using only the best available materials, including calf upper leather and oak dark tanned soles, b.l.a.c.k. arbiter alegantiae craftsmen apply their legendary skills to produce both hand-made and bench-made shoes which maintain a standard seldom equalled in the world of Blake Rapid and Goodyear welted footwear.
Custom boot-makers, foot balance, system luxury comfort.
Franco Giannini
Since 1959, the manufacturing home of b.l.a.c.k arbiter elegantiae continues to be based in Montegranaro the heart of Italy shoemaking country.
The 146, Umbria Road premises accommodates all manufacturing, administration and marketing activities of this famous company. Combining the skills and service ethics of yesteryear with the flair and creativity demanded by twenty-first century commerce.
Using only the best available materials, including calf upper leather and oak dark tanned soles, b.l.a.c.k. arbiter alegantiae craftsmen apply their legendary skills to produce both hand-made and bench-made shoes which maintain a standard seldom equalled in the world of Blake Rapid and Goodyear welted footwear.
Custom boot-makers, foot balance, system luxury comfort.
www.mauropoluzzi.com
Biography by engels
Bruno Frisoni Paris
Bruno Frisoni became Creative Director of Roger Vivier in 2004, following in the footsteps of the legendary footwear designer, Bruno Frisoni began his career working for designers such as Jean-Louis Scherrer, Lanvin, and Christian Lacroix, and later went on to work with Yves Saint Laurent. Frisoni launched his own shoe collection in 1999. At Roger Vivier, Frisoni has reinvigorated the brand by updating signature Vivier motifs—like the buckle and the Shock Heel—and incorporating them into his modern designs.
www.brunofrisoni.com
Catarina Martins
CATARINA MARTINS – HISTORY OF THE BRAND
The story of the brand goes back to 1993 with the foundation of the mother company, “Always Shoes” that Paulo Martins has opened in Portugal to give creative and production support to famous international fashion companies in the shoemaking business.
Ten years later Paulo Martins with a profound know-how and experience decides to create a handcrafted and creative brand as a result of the growing demand of a brand with a strong personality and its own identity. So on the 17th September 2003 was born the brand “Catarina Martins”: a name chosen because it belonged to well-known personalities throughout history, but above all, Catarina has a great personal significance because it is the same name Paulo Martins gave his daughter.
With a small team, young and dynamic, with a dedication and loyalty, and alongside the partners and representatives, who Paulo Martins likes to call “Friends”, the brand has grown with a surprising speed. The company that initially started with only two people today has turned into a group of 14 professionals with a turnover of 15 million euros.
The product “Catarina Martins” is distributed in the mid- high range of shops in France, Benelux, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Greece, Japan and Portugal. Nowadays its major market is Italy, where demand, quality and design are prevailing factors to stand out from other shoe brands.
The company is a regular participant at the main international fairs and venues, such as the GDS in Düsseldorf, the MICAM in Milan, the CPM in Moscow, the Première Classe in Paris or the PREMIUM in Berlin.
This collection that is made for a woman with a jovial spirit, dynamic, that appreciates quality, fashion and comfort is conceived with selected raw materials and handcrafted with utmost dedication and care. That is why every item is unique and bears the label “SHOES MADE IN REGION OF OPORTO (PORTUGAL)”. This is a tribute to the region and the people who produce these shoes.
Catarina Martins is above all a united team with an unusual collaborative spirit that personifies the brand’s philosophy/slogan “Life is too short to take a nap”.
The story of the brand goes back to 1993 with the foundation of the mother company, “Always Shoes” that Paulo Martins has opened in Portugal to give creative and production support to famous international fashion companies in the shoemaking business.
Ten years later Paulo Martins with a profound know-how and experience decides to create a handcrafted and creative brand as a result of the growing demand of a brand with a strong personality and its own identity. So on the 17th September 2003 was born the brand “Catarina Martins”: a name chosen because it belonged to well-known personalities throughout history, but above all, Catarina has a great personal significance because it is the same name Paulo Martins gave his daughter.
With a small team, young and dynamic, with a dedication and loyalty, and alongside the partners and representatives, who Paulo Martins likes to call “Friends”, the brand has grown with a surprising speed. The company that initially started with only two people today has turned into a group of 14 professionals with a turnover of 15 million euros.
The product “Catarina Martins” is distributed in the mid- high range of shops in France, Benelux, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Greece, Japan and Portugal. Nowadays its major market is Italy, where demand, quality and design are prevailing factors to stand out from other shoe brands.
The company is a regular participant at the main international fairs and venues, such as the GDS in Düsseldorf, the MICAM in Milan, the CPM in Moscow, the Première Classe in Paris or the PREMIUM in Berlin.
This collection that is made for a woman with a jovial spirit, dynamic, that appreciates quality, fashion and comfort is conceived with selected raw materials and handcrafted with utmost dedication and care. That is why every item is unique and bears the label “SHOES MADE IN REGION OF OPORTO (PORTUGAL)”. This is a tribute to the region and the people who produce these shoes.
Catarina Martins is above all a united team with an unusual collaborative spirit that personifies the brand’s philosophy/slogan “Life is too short to take a nap”.
www.catarinamartins.com
Castaner
A mediados de los años 60, ya con la siguiente generación, Lorenzo e Isabel Castañer, al frente de la empresa y en una feria en París, el diseñador más importante de la época, Yves Saint Laurent, pidió una alpargata con tacón, algo que no se había hecho durante los milenios en los que la alpargata había existido. Esta innovación suposo el despegue de la actual empresa, al convertir un zapato de campesinos en un artículo de moda y lujo.
Desde entonces Castañer ha ido creciendo y en la actualidad la exportación a países como Japón, la UE, USA, Suiza, Sudáfrica, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc., ocupa el 60% de su producción. Las alpargatas Castañer están presentes en las mejores tiendas de esos países y en los armarios de estrellas de cine y mujeres famosas y con glamour. Además Castañer ha fabricado alpargatas que incorporan en sus colecciones de verano las más prestigiosas marcas del mundo de la moda y el lujo como, Burberrys, Céline, Charles Jourdan, Christian Dior, Coach, Coco Chanel, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, Hermès, Inès de la Fressange, Kate Spade, Polo Ralph Lauren, Stéphane Kelian, YSL...
Desde entonces Castañer ha ido creciendo y en la actualidad la exportación a países como Japón, la UE, USA, Suiza, Sudáfrica, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc., ocupa el 60% de su producción. Las alpargatas Castañer están presentes en las mejores tiendas de esos países y en los armarios de estrellas de cine y mujeres famosas y con glamour. Además Castañer ha fabricado alpargatas que incorporan en sus colecciones de verano las más prestigiosas marcas del mundo de la moda y el lujo como, Burberrys, Céline, Charles Jourdan, Christian Dior, Coach, Coco Chanel, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, Hermès, Inès de la Fressange, Kate Spade, Polo Ralph Lauren, Stéphane Kelian, YSL...
www.castaner.com
Chloè
CHLOE’
Phoebe Philo
“ I’m inspired by sunsets, sunrises, being with horses and love “
What are your signature designs?
There’s not one thing that suns it up. A bit of everything. Although the trousers do give a lovely bottom.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
Often the least commercial.
How would you describe your work?
Work in progress.
What’s your ultimate goal?
To enjoy.
Phoebe Philo
“ I’m inspired by sunsets, sunrises, being with horses and love “
What are your signature designs?
There’s not one thing that suns it up. A bit of everything. Although the trousers do give a lovely bottom.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
Often the least commercial.
How would you describe your work?
Work in progress.
What’s your ultimate goal?
To enjoy.
www.chloe.com
Charlie My Love
Charlie My Love . . . .
It began with a party. A fantastically exquisite party, just north of my shoulders actually. To my left, sat a trouble worthy assembly of Robert Palmer girls. Lacquered like lipstick gleaming, not a single hair out of place. On the right a coterie of Guy Bourdin muses sipping white russians.
This is Charlie. Gold, studs, leopard and a pinch of nostalgia. Slightly stirred, and served chilled.
Raised in Paris, schooled in Tel Aviv and London. (Central St. Martin’s and Cordwainer’s College) Sarah (that’s me.) bore this cosmopolitan aesthetic amongst her fashion gypsy travels. After countless (well 10 actually) years of interpreting mainstream American trends, Sarah decided it was time to leave the reservation and start her own tribe.
It began on a blistery New York night, and is now a small collection of lovingly designed shoes and bags. Our primary spokesman was unavailable for obvious reasons, but he was so kind as to leave us with this quote:
’The superfluous is a very necessary thing.’
Voltaire
It began with a party. A fantastically exquisite party, just north of my shoulders actually. To my left, sat a trouble worthy assembly of Robert Palmer girls. Lacquered like lipstick gleaming, not a single hair out of place. On the right a coterie of Guy Bourdin muses sipping white russians.
This is Charlie. Gold, studs, leopard and a pinch of nostalgia. Slightly stirred, and served chilled.
Raised in Paris, schooled in Tel Aviv and London. (Central St. Martin’s and Cordwainer’s College) Sarah (that’s me.) bore this cosmopolitan aesthetic amongst her fashion gypsy travels. After countless (well 10 actually) years of interpreting mainstream American trends, Sarah decided it was time to leave the reservation and start her own tribe.
It began on a blistery New York night, and is now a small collection of lovingly designed shoes and bags. Our primary spokesman was unavailable for obvious reasons, but he was so kind as to leave us with this quote:
’The superfluous is a very necessary thing.’
Voltaire
www.charliemylove.com
Collection Privèe
COLLECTION PRIVEE?
Massimo Bizzi
“ My first sketch uses a pencil that is 100 kilos heavy, then straight afterwards gets less heavy and becomes a feather that needs to be stopped”
What are your signature designs?
My first collection is Collection privée? With a question mark because it was created as a game.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The accessories, leather goods, the coats – but the ’discovery’ above all.
How would you describe your work?
It’s a job that, the way it is, seems horrible, but when there is passion, it is unparalleled.
What’s your ultimate goal?
My last show during Milan’s catwalk shows
Massimo Bizzi
“ My first sketch uses a pencil that is 100 kilos heavy, then straight afterwards gets less heavy and becomes a feather that needs to be stopped”
What are your signature designs?
My first collection is Collection privée? With a question mark because it was created as a game.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The accessories, leather goods, the coats – but the ’discovery’ above all.
How would you describe your work?
It’s a job that, the way it is, seems horrible, but when there is passion, it is unparalleled.
What’s your ultimate goal?
My last show during Milan’s catwalk shows
www.collectionprivee.it
Converse J. Varvatos
All star converse by
John Varvados
Style is at its best. This Varvatos-designed Chuck Taylor looks great in multi-eyelets and elastic laces. Canvas upper with a touch of the worn-in look, All-Star logo visible through clear rubber outsole, vulcanized rubber midsole and outsole for increased durability and flexibility.
John Varvados
Style is at its best. This Varvatos-designed Chuck Taylor looks great in multi-eyelets and elastic laces. Canvas upper with a touch of the worn-in look, All-Star logo visible through clear rubber outsole, vulcanized rubber midsole and outsole for increased durability and flexibility.
www.converse.com
Dei Mille
The shoes factory, was established in 1926, originally e smart workshop, in the ald center of Napules.A few years later it moved to new pwermises, which today are used as storehouses. Those where pioneering years for the shoe sector, which was entirely based on creativity and skill of individual. The founder of the company, Luigi Della Pia starter hand made production of about 18 pairs day.
The company didn’t stop growing after it’s founder death in 1937, but it did because of the war, which caused the factory to stop production altogether from 1942 to 1945. At the end of the war the Della Pia family roller up their sleeves and starter again with renewed enthusiasm.
The shoe factory remained a family workshopuntil 1984. 1985, with the new generation of the family entering the management, marked a turning point in the company history.The tree brother Luigi, Pasquale and Giovanni Della Pia, together with their father Antonio, complement the extraordinary technical skill inherited by their parents whith modern manufacturing techniques and new commercial stategies.
The company didn’t stop growing after it’s founder death in 1937, but it did because of the war, which caused the factory to stop production altogether from 1942 to 1945. At the end of the war the Della Pia family roller up their sleeves and starter again with renewed enthusiasm.
The shoe factory remained a family workshopuntil 1984. 1985, with the new generation of the family entering the management, marked a turning point in the company history.The tree brother Luigi, Pasquale and Giovanni Della Pia, together with their father Antonio, complement the extraordinary technical skill inherited by their parents whith modern manufacturing techniques and new commercial stategies.
www.deimille.it
Diane von Furstemberg
Diane von Furstemberg
In 1970’s there was a revolution when the ’wrap dress’ created a phenomenon in NY and about 500 pieces were sold instantly. The dress symbolized female power and freedom and the designer who introduced us to this dress is Diane Von Furstenberg. After a hiatus, in 1997 she roared back into the fashion world with a signature line of dresses based on the simple philosophy from the 70’s. Nowadays her collections are carried in over 50 high-end boutiques around the world. Her free spirited independence and straight forward style has won her an iconic status among fashion conscious women. Diane’s influence toward fashion was so profound that the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Continuing to look ahead - Diane celebrates all that is sexy and sophisticated about women.
In 1970’s there was a revolution when the ’wrap dress’ created a phenomenon in NY and about 500 pieces were sold instantly. The dress symbolized female power and freedom and the designer who introduced us to this dress is Diane Von Furstenberg. After a hiatus, in 1997 she roared back into the fashion world with a signature line of dresses based on the simple philosophy from the 70’s. Nowadays her collections are carried in over 50 high-end boutiques around the world. Her free spirited independence and straight forward style has won her an iconic status among fashion conscious women. Diane’s influence toward fashion was so profound that the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Continuing to look ahead - Diane celebrates all that is sexy and sophisticated about women.
www.dvf.com
Dr. Martens
When the Dr. Martens boot first catapulted from a working-class essential to a counter-cultural icon back in the 1960s, the world was pre-internet, pre-MTV, pre-CD, pre-mp3s, pre-mobile phones … hey, they’d only just invented the teenager.
The late 1960s and 1970s saw the boot adopted by – not thrust upon – nearly all the ’tribes’: Mods, glam, punks, ska, psychobillies, grebos, Goths, industrialists, nu-metal, hardcore, straight-edge, grunge, Britpop …
The personal revolution manifests itself in a million ways. So-called ’indie’ and ’punk’ record labels of the 1970s and 1980s were created to cut out the suits. They were called ’labels’ because of the round adhesive label smack bang in the middle of the vinyl.
Dr. Martens have always been different. No other ’brand’ has been mutated, customised, fucked up and freaked out like DM’s. Without asking or being able to stop it. It happened to them. They were just fascinated bystanders on a journey that has raced through every crevice of subculture, every twist and turn of youthful creativity and now, here, with a generation who have always had email, mp3s and downloads, it is as relevant and vibrant as ever.
The late 1960s and 1970s saw the boot adopted by – not thrust upon – nearly all the ’tribes’: Mods, glam, punks, ska, psychobillies, grebos, Goths, industrialists, nu-metal, hardcore, straight-edge, grunge, Britpop …
The personal revolution manifests itself in a million ways. So-called ’indie’ and ’punk’ record labels of the 1970s and 1980s were created to cut out the suits. They were called ’labels’ because of the round adhesive label smack bang in the middle of the vinyl.
Dr. Martens have always been different. No other ’brand’ has been mutated, customised, fucked up and freaked out like DM’s. Without asking or being able to stop it. It happened to them. They were just fascinated bystanders on a journey that has raced through every crevice of subculture, every twist and turn of youthful creativity and now, here, with a generation who have always had email, mp3s and downloads, it is as relevant and vibrant as ever.
www.drmartens.com
Evangelisti
Evangelisti......
made in italy
Andrea and Cinzia Evangelisti are heirs of the best tradition in luxury shoes realization, completely handmade with an extreme details regard. Co-operating with the most representatives Maison of the international scenery like Bruno Magli, Gucci, Prada, Bally, Diego Dolcini, Dolce & Gabbana, Gianvito Rossi, Lanvin, Cristian Loboutin, Brian Atwood, they convey in the collection “Evangelisti” all the feelings met during their working life.
Refined Scoutings fond of aesthetic details, realize authentic proportioned sculptures, objects of desire always to wear, perfectly balanced on different levels sandals and décolleté, essential cuts, high-precious materials. A limited number of shoes with strong and precise design, join with Special Events, unique creations only for particular request, a great event, a great emotion.
Andrea and Cinzia, with “Evangelisti” collection, create fantastic exhibitions, among handmade ability, great aesthetic feeling and innovative technique. Because foot has his own equilibrium, the heel is balanced and the design is natural giving the stability the woman is looking for.
made in italy
Andrea and Cinzia Evangelisti are heirs of the best tradition in luxury shoes realization, completely handmade with an extreme details regard. Co-operating with the most representatives Maison of the international scenery like Bruno Magli, Gucci, Prada, Bally, Diego Dolcini, Dolce & Gabbana, Gianvito Rossi, Lanvin, Cristian Loboutin, Brian Atwood, they convey in the collection “Evangelisti” all the feelings met during their working life.
Refined Scoutings fond of aesthetic details, realize authentic proportioned sculptures, objects of desire always to wear, perfectly balanced on different levels sandals and décolleté, essential cuts, high-precious materials. A limited number of shoes with strong and precise design, join with Special Events, unique creations only for particular request, a great event, a great emotion.
Andrea and Cinzia, with “Evangelisti” collection, create fantastic exhibitions, among handmade ability, great aesthetic feeling and innovative technique. Because foot has his own equilibrium, the heel is balanced and the design is natural giving the stability the woman is looking for.
www.mauropoluzzi.com
Franceschetti
Franceschetti
The secret of success of these shoes is their lasts, their classic, styles and their comfort of wear. Shoes which do not have to be ’ worn in ’. Perfect in their proportion, colours and workmanship, these shoes confirm the way. Franceschetti see themselves as shoemakers, exactly as their forefather would have wished. Shoes which remain fashionable for years, and not merely for one fleeting season, distinguish their wearers as commanding experts of footwear culture.
The secret of success of these shoes is their lasts, their classic, styles and their comfort of wear. Shoes which do not have to be ’ worn in ’. Perfect in their proportion, colours and workmanship, these shoes confirm the way. Franceschetti see themselves as shoemakers, exactly as their forefather would have wished. Shoes which remain fashionable for years, and not merely for one fleeting season, distinguish their wearers as commanding experts of footwear culture.
www.franceschetti.it
Givenchy
GIVENCHY
Riccardo Tisci
“My definition of beauty is something between extremely ugly and extremely fantastic”
What are your signature designs?
The treatment of tulle by distorting it, by embroidering it. I love tulle because it is romantic
but sexy. Also experimental jersey that’s raw-cut and draped. Leather that’s double layered
and burnt to expose Swarovski crystals.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The skirt with the leg holes with side drapes. That and the giant leather bomber with gathering
on the shoulders that I featured in my most recent collection.
How would you describe your work?
Conceptual, sensual and romantic raw.
What’s your ultimate goal?
Doing my own collection.
www.givenchy.com
Riccardo Tisci
“My definition of beauty is something between extremely ugly and extremely fantastic”
What are your signature designs?
The treatment of tulle by distorting it, by embroidering it. I love tulle because it is romantic
but sexy. Also experimental jersey that’s raw-cut and draped. Leather that’s double layered
and burnt to expose Swarovski crystals.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The skirt with the leg holes with side drapes. That and the giant leather bomber with gathering
on the shoulders that I featured in my most recent collection.
How would you describe your work?
Conceptual, sensual and romantic raw.
What’s your ultimate goal?
Doing my own collection.
www.givenchy.com
www.givenchy.com
Green George
The story the Green George brands begins in the early 1970s, when Dino Granatelli, master shoemaker, sets up his small industry.
During the following decades, sons Mario and Andrea Granatelli continue the family trade maintaining the same craftmanshipand standards of quality.
Today Green George is a brand name highly considered non only in Italy, where it can be found in the finest sales outlets, but in all important international markets.
The careful italian workmanship, the choice of materials and the attention to style and trends make Green George a point of reference in handmade men’s shoes.
During the following decades, sons Mario and Andrea Granatelli continue the family trade maintaining the same craftmanshipand standards of quality.
Today Green George is a brand name highly considered non only in Italy, where it can be found in the finest sales outlets, but in all important international markets.
The careful italian workmanship, the choice of materials and the attention to style and trends make Green George a point of reference in handmade men’s shoes.
www.greengeorge.it/
Giuseppe Zanotti Design
Giuseppe Zanotti Design
Behind the famed shoe manufacture Vicini, there is the unmistakable hand of a man who put his DJ headphones behind him and gave himself up to creating items that are among the most loved and desired by women. It is the 1980s. Giuseppe Zanotti, in his early twenties, treasuring the time-honored and deep-rooted shoemaking tradition of his native town, San Mauro Pascoli, starts his career as a fashion designer and collaborates with internationally renowned companies for several years. His initial focuses are line, style and research. In the mid-nineties, eager to fully express his ideas and not to have to come to terms with his talent, he starts a project called Vicini. Together with his wife Cinzia, he takes over a company that can manufacture the shoes of his dreams. Mixing fantasy and business pragmatism, style and technique, values and quality, Vicini has become a company of international renown and an absolutely outstanding player in the luxury shoes sector in just over a decade. Giuseppe Zanotti has been the first actor of this story, a grown-up young man who followed his dream and has never stopped, and never stops, looking for something more.
We apologize for the inconvenience but there are currently no products from this designer at this time. Please check back here as new merchandise is added once it is received, or look over our sale items for possible merchandise from previous seasons.
Behind the famed shoe manufacture Vicini, there is the unmistakable hand of a man who put his DJ headphones behind him and gave himself up to creating items that are among the most loved and desired by women. It is the 1980s. Giuseppe Zanotti, in his early twenties, treasuring the time-honored and deep-rooted shoemaking tradition of his native town, San Mauro Pascoli, starts his career as a fashion designer and collaborates with internationally renowned companies for several years. His initial focuses are line, style and research. In the mid-nineties, eager to fully express his ideas and not to have to come to terms with his talent, he starts a project called Vicini. Together with his wife Cinzia, he takes over a company that can manufacture the shoes of his dreams. Mixing fantasy and business pragmatism, style and technique, values and quality, Vicini has become a company of international renown and an absolutely outstanding player in the luxury shoes sector in just over a decade. Giuseppe Zanotti has been the first actor of this story, a grown-up young man who followed his dream and has never stopped, and never stops, looking for something more.
We apologize for the inconvenience but there are currently no products from this designer at this time. Please check back here as new merchandise is added once it is received, or look over our sale items for possible merchandise from previous seasons.
www.giuseppe-zanotti-design.com
Henry Beguelin
THE HISTORY OF HENRY BEGUELIN IS HANDMADE
Under the spell of the island of Elba, Italy a small group of friends started Henry Béguelin’s creative adventure. On that occasion they created the first bags, belts and objects that became the original Henry Béguelin production. They were handmade creations made strictly with recycled materials and natural leathers.
In a few years the brand gained international fame, thanks to the fashion grapevine and the growing number of people who chose Henry Béguelin for the beauty of its articles and the inner strength of its inspiring philosophy-the simple but unique philosophy that the strength of the timeless craftsmanship will transcend fleeting fashion.
Many of the most exclusive shops in the world are now successfully distributing the Henry Béguelin collection. This success has led to the opening of Henry Béguelin stores in Aspen, Tokyo, and Malibu, in addition to the original Milan boutique.
The firm’s continued expansion has never weakened the steadfast relationship between Henry Béguelin and its customers, the tradition of listening to their needs, wishes and dreams. Through the new Customade program now underway it’s possible to customize Henry Béguelin articles down to the tiniest detail, just another way to personalize a creation that is never mass-produced.
Henry Béguelin now offers a collection of women’s leather clothing. It is a line that compliments the bags, shoes, accessories and home furnishings that have enriched the Henry Béguelin production over the years. Like all Henry Béguelin products, the exclusive garments are handmade with carefully chosen and studied materials and details.
For Henry Béguelin the future is a harmonious evolution of the past.
The traces, memories and imprints, and sophisticated saddlery stitching show that the original spirit of the island friends continues to bear fruit-all pointing towards a new universe of elegance, a nucleus of antique quality and timeless style.
Under the spell of the island of Elba, Italy a small group of friends started Henry Béguelin’s creative adventure. On that occasion they created the first bags, belts and objects that became the original Henry Béguelin production. They were handmade creations made strictly with recycled materials and natural leathers.
In a few years the brand gained international fame, thanks to the fashion grapevine and the growing number of people who chose Henry Béguelin for the beauty of its articles and the inner strength of its inspiring philosophy-the simple but unique philosophy that the strength of the timeless craftsmanship will transcend fleeting fashion.
Many of the most exclusive shops in the world are now successfully distributing the Henry Béguelin collection. This success has led to the opening of Henry Béguelin stores in Aspen, Tokyo, and Malibu, in addition to the original Milan boutique.
The firm’s continued expansion has never weakened the steadfast relationship between Henry Béguelin and its customers, the tradition of listening to their needs, wishes and dreams. Through the new Customade program now underway it’s possible to customize Henry Béguelin articles down to the tiniest detail, just another way to personalize a creation that is never mass-produced.
Henry Béguelin now offers a collection of women’s leather clothing. It is a line that compliments the bags, shoes, accessories and home furnishings that have enriched the Henry Béguelin production over the years. Like all Henry Béguelin products, the exclusive garments are handmade with carefully chosen and studied materials and details.
For Henry Béguelin the future is a harmonious evolution of the past.
The traces, memories and imprints, and sophisticated saddlery stitching show that the original spirit of the island friends continues to bear fruit-all pointing towards a new universe of elegance, a nucleus of antique quality and timeless style.
www.henrybeguelin.com
Kallistè
The name Kallistè has its origin in the Greek language, meaning ’ the most beautiful’, a word emphasizing the ambition to make woman smart and highly cherming at every time of the day.
Constantly evolving modernity matching with a fresh-looking creativeness, the use of upper leather and a great care for details have KALLISTE’ epitomize the ’Made in Italy’ contribution in the shoe industry worlwide.
Since 2005 the KALLISTE’ brands has ben talken over by the shoe factory Calzaturificio Mima. KALLISTE? has always stood out for its seeking a femminine and young design, skifully combined whith taste and personality. Thus far, Mima has managed in having such distinctive style become better and better defined and more clearly outlined season by season.
Constantly evolving modernity matching with a fresh-looking creativeness, the use of upper leather and a great care for details have KALLISTE’ epitomize the ’Made in Italy’ contribution in the shoe industry worlwide.
Since 2005 the KALLISTE’ brands has ben talken over by the shoe factory Calzaturificio Mima. KALLISTE? has always stood out for its seeking a femminine and young design, skifully combined whith taste and personality. Thus far, Mima has managed in having such distinctive style become better and better defined and more clearly outlined season by season.
www.kalliste.it
Kartell + Normaluisa
Le Ballerine di Kartell e Normaluisa
Coloratissime, fashion ed intermante realizzate in plastica. Si chiamano Glue Cinderella, le nuove ballerine prodotte da Normaluisa in collaborazione con Kartell.
Comde, alla moda e adatte a tutte le età, le scarpe ballerina stanno spopolando in tutto il mondo e hanno conquistato anche le maison di alta moda.
Il nuovo trend però parla chiaro: protagonista assoluta la morbida e versatile plastica!
Sono già stati diversi i designer che hanno le scarpe in plastica (per essere più precisi parliamo di gomma), pensiamo ad esempio a Zaha Hadid o le High Heels di Karim Rashid; entrambe scultoree scarpe in plastica prodotte per il brand brasiliano Melissa.
Oggi il testimone passa a Normaluisa che, assieme alla Kartell, ha lanciato sul mercato le Glue Cinderella, ballerine colorate, per le moderne Cenerentole, prodotte con una nuova tecnica di stampaggio ad iniezione grazie alla quale è stato possibile produrre scarpe bicolore con particolari texture opache o trasparenti sui modelli.
Le Glue Cindarella sono state presentate in anteprima mondiale alla Settimana della Moda di Milano, durante la sfilata di Normaluisa presso l’Orto Botanico di Brera, e dovrebbero già essere in commercio. Onestamente sono carine ma non mi fanno impazzire, mi ricordano le scarpette di gomma che usavo a mare per non farmi male i piedi sui sassi. A voi piacciono? Altre foto
+ Kartell
+ Normaluisa
Coloratissime, fashion ed intermante realizzate in plastica. Si chiamano Glue Cinderella, le nuove ballerine prodotte da Normaluisa in collaborazione con Kartell.
Comde, alla moda e adatte a tutte le età, le scarpe ballerina stanno spopolando in tutto il mondo e hanno conquistato anche le maison di alta moda.
Il nuovo trend però parla chiaro: protagonista assoluta la morbida e versatile plastica!
Sono già stati diversi i designer che hanno le scarpe in plastica (per essere più precisi parliamo di gomma), pensiamo ad esempio a Zaha Hadid o le High Heels di Karim Rashid; entrambe scultoree scarpe in plastica prodotte per il brand brasiliano Melissa.
Oggi il testimone passa a Normaluisa che, assieme alla Kartell, ha lanciato sul mercato le Glue Cinderella, ballerine colorate, per le moderne Cenerentole, prodotte con una nuova tecnica di stampaggio ad iniezione grazie alla quale è stato possibile produrre scarpe bicolore con particolari texture opache o trasparenti sui modelli.
Le Glue Cindarella sono state presentate in anteprima mondiale alla Settimana della Moda di Milano, durante la sfilata di Normaluisa presso l’Orto Botanico di Brera, e dovrebbero già essere in commercio. Onestamente sono carine ma non mi fanno impazzire, mi ricordano le scarpette di gomma che usavo a mare per non farmi male i piedi sui sassi. A voi piacciono? Altre foto
+ Kartell
+ Normaluisa
www.normaluisa.com
Jil Sander
JIL SANDER
Ralf Simons
“We need to learn to decipher and translate the symbolos, signals and hieroglyphs that tell us about the future. Even if only to find them in ourselves ”
What are your signature designs?
My ideas are transported through the strict aesthetic proportional relationship of form, material and colour.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The one that was the most difficult and looks the most at ease.
How would you describe your work?
To bring traces of ideas, inspirations, notions, and interests into my aesthetics. This has proved to be a very dynamic source over the years. Of course, every aesthetic is subject to a continual creative process. This is a silent process, but a very effective one.
What’s your ultimate goal?
I think that an “ultimate goal” in fashion is always somewhat vague, somehow hard to pin down. If this was not the case, then you would have your final ultimate collection and that would be the end of it. However, what actually happens is more like this: with each step the “ ultimate goal “ changes a little. It flits about. This is an interesting phenomenon that fashion has in common with art. It is also a drive to continue. Or has the goal already been achieved and you just Don’t believe it?
I really don’t know.
Ralf Simons
“We need to learn to decipher and translate the symbolos, signals and hieroglyphs that tell us about the future. Even if only to find them in ourselves ”
What are your signature designs?
My ideas are transported through the strict aesthetic proportional relationship of form, material and colour.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The one that was the most difficult and looks the most at ease.
How would you describe your work?
To bring traces of ideas, inspirations, notions, and interests into my aesthetics. This has proved to be a very dynamic source over the years. Of course, every aesthetic is subject to a continual creative process. This is a silent process, but a very effective one.
What’s your ultimate goal?
I think that an “ultimate goal” in fashion is always somewhat vague, somehow hard to pin down. If this was not the case, then you would have your final ultimate collection and that would be the end of it. However, what actually happens is more like this: with each step the “ ultimate goal “ changes a little. It flits about. This is an interesting phenomenon that fashion has in common with art. It is also a drive to continue. Or has the goal already been achieved and you just Don’t believe it?
I really don’t know.
www.jilsander.com
Joy 27.07.1978 - Sassetti
Silvano Sassetti estabilishhis little laboratory in 1977 and today with his long experience have a team of 30 italians masters shoemakers. Every creation of Silvano Sassetti is an authentic piece of italian handicraft, born fron the most antique tradition hand made it.
www.sassettisilvano.it/
Lanvin Paris
LANVIN Paris
Alber Elbaz
“I guess it’s the search for perfection from season to season that moves me forward ”
What are your signature designs?
A mix of two worlds, the old and the new. Old technique with new proportions.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
It’s like asking a mother who is her favourite kid! I can’t! I love them all.
How would you describe your work?
Passioning, passioning, passioning!
What’s your ultimate goal?
To make women beautiful.
Alber Elbaz
“I guess it’s the search for perfection from season to season that moves me forward ”
What are your signature designs?
A mix of two worlds, the old and the new. Old technique with new proportions.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
It’s like asking a mother who is her favourite kid! I can’t! I love them all.
How would you describe your work?
Passioning, passioning, passioning!
What’s your ultimate goal?
To make women beautiful.
www.lanvin.com
Lidfort
F.lli Fortuna
Excellent quality of the materials, refined semplicity of the lines and a good dose of originality and fancy. These are the pecular features, the main points on which it’s found the logic of production of the shoe factory lidfort specialized in male footwear. The company are born in 1945 and takes its name ’lidfort’ fron Mr Lido Fotuna titular and unique responsable up to few years ago. His two sons, Vincenzo e Onelio Fortuna, which have grown in the working atmosphere, enters to be a part of the company around the 70s, together with their still active father, they contribute to the increase and the management of the activity, always maintaining artisan tradition.
The remarkable technical abilities of the company are expressed in manufacure of the most precious models, everytime renewed in according to the most recent tendencies of fashion. Sober and classical elegance, a typical italian taste always able to offer a basic style on every age and period of lifetime. The handicraft production does not allow an exhausting distribution, but the obtained consents are the points of pride of the company continually confirmed from the excellent acquired customers.
Excellent quality of the materials, refined semplicity of the lines and a good dose of originality and fancy. These are the pecular features, the main points on which it’s found the logic of production of the shoe factory lidfort specialized in male footwear. The company are born in 1945 and takes its name ’lidfort’ fron Mr Lido Fotuna titular and unique responsable up to few years ago. His two sons, Vincenzo e Onelio Fortuna, which have grown in the working atmosphere, enters to be a part of the company around the 70s, together with their still active father, they contribute to the increase and the management of the activity, always maintaining artisan tradition.
The remarkable technical abilities of the company are expressed in manufacure of the most precious models, everytime renewed in according to the most recent tendencies of fashion. Sober and classical elegance, a typical italian taste always able to offer a basic style on every age and period of lifetime. The handicraft production does not allow an exhausting distribution, but the obtained consents are the points of pride of the company continually confirmed from the excellent acquired customers.
www.lidfort.it
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs was born in New York City on April 9, 1963. After graduating from the High School of Art and Design in 1981 he entered Parson’s School of Design. As a design student at Parson’s, Jacobs was the recipient of some of the schools highest honors including Design Student of the Year.
In 1986 Jacobs designed his first collection with the Marc Jacobs label. The following year, Jacobs received the distinct honor of being the youngest designer ever to be awarded the fashion industry’s highest tribute: The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.
Jacobs and Duffy joined Louis Vuitton in 1997, Jacobs as Artistic Director and Duffy as Studio Director.
Marc Jacobs was born in New York City on April 9, 1963. After graduating from the High School of Art and Design in 1981 he entered Parson’s School of Design. As a design student at Parson’s, Jacobs was the recipient of some of the schools highest honors including Design Student of the Year.
In 1986 Jacobs designed his first collection with the Marc Jacobs label. The following year, Jacobs received the distinct honor of being the youngest designer ever to be awarded the fashion industry’s highest tribute: The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.
Jacobs and Duffy joined Louis Vuitton in 1997, Jacobs as Artistic Director and Duffy as Studio Director.
www.marcbymarcjacobs.com
Marc Jacobs
MARC JACOBS
“It’s important for me that my clothes are not just an exercise in runway high jinks”
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
Although there are pieces that I love, it’s not only about the piece, but the piece on the right girl.
What I really, truly love is the whole image.
How would you describe your work?
I find it easy, perhaps too easy, to make things seem naughty or too – I hate this word – edgy.
I find that all too easy. I quite like the idea of doing something more intelligent.
What’s your ultimate goal?
People say, ’Well, what’s left? All I want to do is what I’m doing today. And I would like to be able to do it tomorrow.
What inspires you?
I do love rock’n’roll music, I do love going out, I do love partying and having a good time. When it
comes to fashion I’m inspired by those things, but I try not to hold a mirror up to them and present
a sort of clichéd, surface poseur version.
“It’s important for me that my clothes are not just an exercise in runway high jinks”
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
Although there are pieces that I love, it’s not only about the piece, but the piece on the right girl.
What I really, truly love is the whole image.
How would you describe your work?
I find it easy, perhaps too easy, to make things seem naughty or too – I hate this word – edgy.
I find that all too easy. I quite like the idea of doing something more intelligent.
What’s your ultimate goal?
People say, ’Well, what’s left? All I want to do is what I’m doing today. And I would like to be able to do it tomorrow.
What inspires you?
I do love rock’n’roll music, I do love going out, I do love partying and having a good time. When it
comes to fashion I’m inspired by those things, but I try not to hold a mirror up to them and present
a sort of clichéd, surface poseur version.
www.marcjacobs.com
Marni
MARNI
Consuelo Castiglioni
“In every collection there are pieces with which I literally fall in love”
What do you consider your signature designs?
My signature characteristics are: prints, combinations of fabrics, colours and lengths, details,
Luxury and ease.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
In every collection there are pieces with which.
How would you describe your work?
Free from formal constraints. It’s dressing with patch-works of fragments, shreds, tinkers of
style.
What’s your ultimate goal?
The fashion worl is now becoming extremely competitive. Our ultimate goal as a company is to
control all the value chain from design up to retail and distribution. My personal objective is to continue to design and produce collections in which every item receives a special attention. This
has always been for me a focus and a privilege.
Consuelo Castiglioni
“In every collection there are pieces with which I literally fall in love”
What do you consider your signature designs?
My signature characteristics are: prints, combinations of fabrics, colours and lengths, details,
Luxury and ease.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
In every collection there are pieces with which.
How would you describe your work?
Free from formal constraints. It’s dressing with patch-works of fragments, shreds, tinkers of
style.
What’s your ultimate goal?
The fashion worl is now becoming extremely competitive. Our ultimate goal as a company is to
control all the value chain from design up to retail and distribution. My personal objective is to continue to design and produce collections in which every item receives a special attention. This
has always been for me a focus and a privilege.
www.marni.com
Marsell
Marsell
unique italian style
For some reason, the ’I’ve had this for years’ worn-in look is one that’s always desired in shoes. It may be because while trainers look best new, new shoes look a little stiff and rigid – giving off a whiff of ’I only bought these because my workplace didn’t like my battered vans’. These Marséll ankle boots have the worn in look but because they’re tan, they’ll still age with the wearer. They’ve also got great brougeing details, which gives the shoe a unique look.
unique italian style
For some reason, the ’I’ve had this for years’ worn-in look is one that’s always desired in shoes. It may be because while trainers look best new, new shoes look a little stiff and rigid – giving off a whiff of ’I only bought these because my workplace didn’t like my battered vans’. These Marséll ankle boots have the worn in look but because they’re tan, they’ll still age with the wearer. They’ve also got great brougeing details, which gives the shoe a unique look.
www.marsell.it
Meatpacking
Mexicana
Moma
......... MOMA
Like modern activist of a pioneer creativeness or again, like radical thinkers of do-it-yourself willing to see fashion design diktas to be upside down, Gigio and Daniele Gironacci created Moma 15 years ago: Moma is a real crative workshop where design, artist and craftsman swap experience every day to create something truly authentic. The company is a sort of handicraft factory, where cutting egde ideas tradition melt, creating a one-of-a-kind manifacturing style: pure made in Italy products meet creativeness, handing towards art-like research features. MOMA...........
www.moma.it
Maison Martin Margiela
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
“To evolve is to continue to breathe creatively”
What are your signature designs?
This is always a very tricky thing for a team in our position to answer. Others - especially those who follow our work and wear our clothes – will always have a totally different view on this. We will however venture to suggest some individual garments, as well as a few overriding themes of our collections, that might be worthy of being remembered after we are long gone! Among these might be... Our work for every collection since our first on what we refer to as our ’Artisanal Production’ – the reworking of men’s and women’s vintage garments, fabrics and accessories. The
silhouette that dominated our first ten collections – the ’cigarette’ shoulder for which a roll of fabric was placed above the shoulder leaving the wearer’s natural shoulder line define the garment. These
were usually worn long apron skirts in washed men’s suiting fabric or men’s jeans and suit trousers
that were opened and reworked as skirts. The Martin Margiela ’Tabi’ boot 6 spring/summer 1989
to the present day – based on a Japanese ’Tabi’ sock these have been present in all of our collections and first commercialised in 1995. they were made up in leather, suede and canvans and
mounted on a wooden heel of the diameter of the average human heel . Since 1991 – Vintage jeans and jeans jackets painted by hand. Winter 1991 – A sweater made entirely from opened and assembled military socks. The heels of the original socks helped from the shoulder, elbows and bust of the sweater.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections ?
Impossible to say – so many have their own place, importance and significance for us in our memory of our work and development.
How would you describe your work?
A continuation and deepening of our creativity, technical experience, collaboration and craft.
What’s your ultimate goal?
Evolving while seeking out those new challenges that continue to stimulates us
“To evolve is to continue to breathe creatively”
What are your signature designs?
This is always a very tricky thing for a team in our position to answer. Others - especially those who follow our work and wear our clothes – will always have a totally different view on this. We will however venture to suggest some individual garments, as well as a few overriding themes of our collections, that might be worthy of being remembered after we are long gone! Among these might be... Our work for every collection since our first on what we refer to as our ’Artisanal Production’ – the reworking of men’s and women’s vintage garments, fabrics and accessories. The
silhouette that dominated our first ten collections – the ’cigarette’ shoulder for which a roll of fabric was placed above the shoulder leaving the wearer’s natural shoulder line define the garment. These
were usually worn long apron skirts in washed men’s suiting fabric or men’s jeans and suit trousers
that were opened and reworked as skirts. The Martin Margiela ’Tabi’ boot 6 spring/summer 1989
to the present day – based on a Japanese ’Tabi’ sock these have been present in all of our collections and first commercialised in 1995. they were made up in leather, suede and canvans and
mounted on a wooden heel of the diameter of the average human heel . Since 1991 – Vintage jeans and jeans jackets painted by hand. Winter 1991 – A sweater made entirely from opened and assembled military socks. The heels of the original socks helped from the shoulder, elbows and bust of the sweater.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections ?
Impossible to say – so many have their own place, importance and significance for us in our memory of our work and development.
How would you describe your work?
A continuation and deepening of our creativity, technical experience, collaboration and craft.
What’s your ultimate goal?
Evolving while seeking out those new challenges that continue to stimulates us
www.maisonmartinmargiela.com
Mou rugged luxury
live simply. love nature. feel the softness of unique textural fibres. eclectic styles for femininity redefined. luxurious footwear handcrafted from premium natural fibres. carefully selected for beauty, softness, warmth and durability. ethically sourced & ethically produced. original styles. mou eskimo boot, cowprint slipper, cowskin blizzard boot, goatskin nanuq, antelope prairie, goatskin cowboy. classic sheepskin boots.
www.mou-online.com
NDC made by hand
n.d.c. made by hand
n.d.c. was created in 2001 by two friends about shoes. Which over 10 years in the shoe business, Arnaud Zannier and Enrique Corbi launched their brand to bring something different to the footwear industry. The duo has since produced collection after collection with their own indelible stamp.
n.d.c. has opened a new dimension in men’s and ladies footwear, offering luxurious materials, comfortable lasts and rejuvenated classic. The collections are appealing to a wide range of customers: trendsetter, classic dressers, luxury lovers and quality freaks who are in pursuit of understated individualism.
Beloved by consumers, Fashion Editors and celebrities, n.d.c. has surpassed their reputation as everyone’s best-kept shoe secret. It has become an indispensable classic found in the wardrobe of every footwear lover. We produce timeless classics that out-live or fashions.
The brand name n.d.c. – nom de code / codename – reflects our conviction that the strength of our brands the product itself.
There are 4Keys factor in every n.d.c. collections – simplicity, quality, originality, and constructional know-how. Artisan hand – crafted with leather carefully selected from Europe’s best tanneries, n.d.c. product are “works of art.” Passionate about shoes, we try to work with a wide variety of traditional construction, materials and finishing techniques every season.
This philosophy has proven to be a success story, n.d.c. has not only branched out into bags, wallets and accessories but has grown into a reputable international brand desired by the word’s finest fashion boutiques.
n.d.c. was created in 2001 by two friends about shoes. Which over 10 years in the shoe business, Arnaud Zannier and Enrique Corbi launched their brand to bring something different to the footwear industry. The duo has since produced collection after collection with their own indelible stamp.
n.d.c. has opened a new dimension in men’s and ladies footwear, offering luxurious materials, comfortable lasts and rejuvenated classic. The collections are appealing to a wide range of customers: trendsetter, classic dressers, luxury lovers and quality freaks who are in pursuit of understated individualism.
Beloved by consumers, Fashion Editors and celebrities, n.d.c. has surpassed their reputation as everyone’s best-kept shoe secret. It has become an indispensable classic found in the wardrobe of every footwear lover. We produce timeless classics that out-live or fashions.
The brand name n.d.c. – nom de code / codename – reflects our conviction that the strength of our brands the product itself.
There are 4Keys factor in every n.d.c. collections – simplicity, quality, originality, and constructional know-how. Artisan hand – crafted with leather carefully selected from Europe’s best tanneries, n.d.c. product are “works of art.” Passionate about shoes, we try to work with a wide variety of traditional construction, materials and finishing techniques every season.
This philosophy has proven to be a success story, n.d.c. has not only branched out into bags, wallets and accessories but has grown into a reputable international brand desired by the word’s finest fashion boutiques.
www.ndcmadebyhand.com
Pantanetti
Palladium
PALLADIUM
We are made One with We touch and See
INTO THE ADULT COLLECTION Fall-WINTER 2009 WWW.PALLADIUM.EU
The Palladium Company was founded in 1920 to make tires for fledgling aviaton industry. They developed superior expertise for vulcanizing rubber, combined with canvans bands, to make avanced tires that soonlead to sucessfully equipping the majority of Europe’s aero planes.
World War II left Europe’s aviaton industry in shambles. In 1947, utilizing their vulcanizing rubber and canvans proficiency. Palladium openend a plant in Pont De Cheruy, France to produce footwear that was hard wearning as their tires but very practical and comfortable. The functionality and durability of their unique shoe was so evident that the French Foreing Legion adopted it for their rugged use.
Today the authentic desing, classic lines, and time tested utility are enjoyed by adventures wordwide.
We are made One with We touch and See
INTO THE ADULT COLLECTION Fall-WINTER 2009 WWW.PALLADIUM.EU
The Palladium Company was founded in 1920 to make tires for fledgling aviaton industry. They developed superior expertise for vulcanizing rubber, combined with canvans bands, to make avanced tires that soonlead to sucessfully equipping the majority of Europe’s aero planes.
World War II left Europe’s aviaton industry in shambles. In 1947, utilizing their vulcanizing rubber and canvans proficiency. Palladium openend a plant in Pont De Cheruy, France to produce footwear that was hard wearning as their tires but very practical and comfortable. The functionality and durability of their unique shoe was so evident that the French Foreing Legion adopted it for their rugged use.
Today the authentic desing, classic lines, and time tested utility are enjoyed by adventures wordwide.
www.palladium.eu
Paul Van Haagen
PAUL VAN HAAGEN
’ I walk alone.... ’
PAUL VAN HAAGEN was estabilshed after a virtual marriage between a Flemish, designers to the genuine concepts of Made in Italy, PAUL VAN HAAGEN then became the gresh flower of FRANCESCHETTI, the italian shoemaker, and was identified whith those people in search of elegance in wath they wear, and wish to distinguish themselves by following the ultimate trends in fashion.
Style and skill in handcrafting: simple words, but sometimes simple words can deliver unique pieces, very difficult to imitate.Season by season PAUL VAN HAAGEN is offering the market different collections, dedicated to woman and men, comprehensive of footwear, bags and belts.
The brand was soon identified with top-quality leathers: selected skins are subject to particuler tretments; the result is an item unquestionably handmade, and trendy at the same time.
Rounded toes are preferred ones for casual footwear, and among these, medium and higt cut boots are often proposed whithin the winter and summer collections, and for both ladis and man. Skins by calf horse, lamb, are sometime distressed, stone washed, woven, old style, stiched, so as to belong to an atmophere of fashionable old times, two or three centuries backwards. One can recognize myths of the past in PAUL VAN HAAGEN but yet personality and character of current times are there.
Unique items as mentiones so far. For those who whis to sland out of the herd.
’ I walk alone.... ’
PAUL VAN HAAGEN was estabilshed after a virtual marriage between a Flemish, designers to the genuine concepts of Made in Italy, PAUL VAN HAAGEN then became the gresh flower of FRANCESCHETTI, the italian shoemaker, and was identified whith those people in search of elegance in wath they wear, and wish to distinguish themselves by following the ultimate trends in fashion.
Style and skill in handcrafting: simple words, but sometimes simple words can deliver unique pieces, very difficult to imitate.Season by season PAUL VAN HAAGEN is offering the market different collections, dedicated to woman and men, comprehensive of footwear, bags and belts.
The brand was soon identified with top-quality leathers: selected skins are subject to particuler tretments; the result is an item unquestionably handmade, and trendy at the same time.
Rounded toes are preferred ones for casual footwear, and among these, medium and higt cut boots are often proposed whithin the winter and summer collections, and for both ladis and man. Skins by calf horse, lamb, are sometime distressed, stone washed, woven, old style, stiched, so as to belong to an atmophere of fashionable old times, two or three centuries backwards. One can recognize myths of the past in PAUL VAN HAAGEN but yet personality and character of current times are there.
Unique items as mentiones so far. For those who whis to sland out of the herd.
www.paulvanhaagen.com
Philippe Model
Philippe Model
Label and name of the milliner most loved by designers. Born in Sens, France in 1956. After graduating he learnt to make hats and leather accessories using scraps from his family’s tannery. He was later taught by Denise Frère, a pattern maker for Maison Riva Marchesi and he was apprenticed to the celebrated Madame Paulette. He launched his designer label in 1981 despite the declining trend for hats, and he found enthusiastic allies in designers like Gaultier, Mugler, Miyake, and Montana. At the same time he launched a range of gloves, bags, and shoes. He opened his own boutique in Paris in 1984.Every production stage is devolved upon a company located in Riviera del Brenta ( famous Italian area for the quality of shoes production) where the shoe arise from the lather cut, proceeding through the handmade assembly of the sole until the final upper polishing, made shoe by shoe. The aseptic industrial production system doesn’t contaminate our work philosophy, on the contrary, sometimes, it is characterized from slight differences between shoes, which cannot be considered a flaw, but a sign of an handmade work never like as itself.
Label and name of the milliner most loved by designers. Born in Sens, France in 1956. After graduating he learnt to make hats and leather accessories using scraps from his family’s tannery. He was later taught by Denise Frère, a pattern maker for Maison Riva Marchesi and he was apprenticed to the celebrated Madame Paulette. He launched his designer label in 1981 despite the declining trend for hats, and he found enthusiastic allies in designers like Gaultier, Mugler, Miyake, and Montana. At the same time he launched a range of gloves, bags, and shoes. He opened his own boutique in Paris in 1984.Every production stage is devolved upon a company located in Riviera del Brenta ( famous Italian area for the quality of shoes production) where the shoe arise from the lather cut, proceeding through the handmade assembly of the sole until the final upper polishing, made shoe by shoe. The aseptic industrial production system doesn’t contaminate our work philosophy, on the contrary, sometimes, it is characterized from slight differences between shoes, which cannot be considered a flaw, but a sign of an handmade work never like as itself.
www.mauropoluzzi.com
Pol - ite
Pol-ite born 6 years ago, the company from the need to create a line top, with aModeling fresh, eager to combine quality ’and experience everything Italian. It ’also the Italian designer, Venetian doc, and his name is Gianni Ziliotto.POL-ITE The word derives from Latin and means ’with elegance with sophistication-with-care’.They are essential features that distinguish the score-type linepol-ite, a woman original but not eccentric, not flashy, with an elegancediscrete, an intellectual-chic, who wants to combine Italian taste to the quality ’of materialand skillful workmanship.
martina@bzmoda.it
Pretty Ballerinas
Pretty ballerinas, ballet pumps, ballet flats and other quality flat shoes. We have been making ballet flats since 1918 and some models have remained unchanged for over 40 years.
www.prettyballerinas.com/
Raparo
RAPARO
HISTORY
Raparo was founded in 1991 in Montegranaro, a small inland village in the Marches, in the province of Ascoli Piceno.
This evocative location was birthplace to the creations of a dynamic and growing company that for sixteen years has been led by the entrepreneurs Roberto and Paolo Raparo.
Initially, Francesco Raparo, Paolo and Roberto’s father and master, was a partner in the historic footwear manufacturer CALZ. C.C.C. di Cima D’Amore e Raparo.
And this is how Raparo today can offer such a wealth of experience that has been carefully handed down over three generations.
In the nineties, alongside the experience of the shoemaker Francesco Raparo, the company was able to bring out the determination of the two entrepreneurs Roberto and Paolo Raparo and it gained a reputation for its attention to detail and the refinement of its production as well as for the quality of its finished products. Important brands became stable customers.
In the following years Raparo consolidated its strategic plan to create a fashion-setting business whilst using the best quality and traditions of craftsmanship.
The move to new premises and an untiring obsession with improvement brought Raparo to work with names like Pollini, Bruno Magli, Testoni, Branchini, Sutor Mantellassi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gianni Barbato and YSL.
The new millennium opened with a notable positive streak in the market, in terms of consumption and lifestyle in general. Raparo consolidated its turnover at 4 million Euro and its workforce at 19 people.
In spite of this, Roberto and Paolo Raparo, strengthened by the positive allure that they had created around them, decided to invest in their important name, and thus 2005 saw the birth of the new RAPARO brand.
This collection was aimed at men whose way of dressing is an absolute priority.
The philosophy was inspired by the painters of the fifties’ who lived on the Côte d’Azur in the winter, for a young and mysterious style, a “tailor thinking” infused with fashion.
In 2006 the second edition of the RAPARO label was distributed to important multibrand agencies, only in Italy and directly, (trade fairs), in Japan. It can be seen in reference-point windows like Luisa Via Roma, Russo di Capri, Giò Moretti, Altamoda, Cappelletto, Vierre, Bonvicini, Gerard, Sugar, Shoebaloo, Bergorf Goodman, Isetan, Bernie’s, Lane Crawford ….
HISTORY
Raparo was founded in 1991 in Montegranaro, a small inland village in the Marches, in the province of Ascoli Piceno.
This evocative location was birthplace to the creations of a dynamic and growing company that for sixteen years has been led by the entrepreneurs Roberto and Paolo Raparo.
Initially, Francesco Raparo, Paolo and Roberto’s father and master, was a partner in the historic footwear manufacturer CALZ. C.C.C. di Cima D’Amore e Raparo.
And this is how Raparo today can offer such a wealth of experience that has been carefully handed down over three generations.
In the nineties, alongside the experience of the shoemaker Francesco Raparo, the company was able to bring out the determination of the two entrepreneurs Roberto and Paolo Raparo and it gained a reputation for its attention to detail and the refinement of its production as well as for the quality of its finished products. Important brands became stable customers.
In the following years Raparo consolidated its strategic plan to create a fashion-setting business whilst using the best quality and traditions of craftsmanship.
The move to new premises and an untiring obsession with improvement brought Raparo to work with names like Pollini, Bruno Magli, Testoni, Branchini, Sutor Mantellassi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gianni Barbato and YSL.
The new millennium opened with a notable positive streak in the market, in terms of consumption and lifestyle in general. Raparo consolidated its turnover at 4 million Euro and its workforce at 19 people.
In spite of this, Roberto and Paolo Raparo, strengthened by the positive allure that they had created around them, decided to invest in their important name, and thus 2005 saw the birth of the new RAPARO brand.
This collection was aimed at men whose way of dressing is an absolute priority.
The philosophy was inspired by the painters of the fifties’ who lived on the Côte d’Azur in the winter, for a young and mysterious style, a “tailor thinking” infused with fashion.
In 2006 the second edition of the RAPARO label was distributed to important multibrand agencies, only in Italy and directly, (trade fairs), in Japan. It can be seen in reference-point windows like Luisa Via Roma, Russo di Capri, Giò Moretti, Altamoda, Cappelletto, Vierre, Bonvicini, Gerard, Sugar, Shoebaloo, Bergorf Goodman, Isetan, Bernie’s, Lane Crawford ….
www.raparo.it
Ripicca
Schutz
Brand made in Brazil by a team of young globetrotter design has just reached Paris and Milan with its refined collections.
New genertion design that is affecting even the old continent with the unquestioned ability of the women who really knows and knows to take his breath.
Schutz ........
New genertion design that is affecting even the old continent with the unquestioned ability of the women who really knows and knows to take his breath.
Schutz ........
www.butfashion.com
See by Chloè
CHLOE’
Phoebe Philo
“ I’m inspired by sunsets, sunrises, being with horses and love “
What are your signature designs?
There’s not one thing that suns it up. A bit of everything. Although the trousers do give a lovely bottom.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
Often the least commercial.
How would you describe your work?
Work in progress.
What’s your ultimate goal?
To enjoy.
Phoebe Philo
“ I’m inspired by sunsets, sunrises, being with horses and love “
What are your signature designs?
There’s not one thing that suns it up. A bit of everything. Although the trousers do give a lovely bottom.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
Often the least commercial.
How would you describe your work?
Work in progress.
What’s your ultimate goal?
To enjoy.
www.chloe.com
Sendra Boots
What starter out almost a century ago as a small family business has now become one of the world’s foremost bootmakers.
Our history forms part of our present, providing us with the experience and know-out required in order to continue building a future replete with success.
Our history forms part of our present, providing us with the experience and know-out required in order to continue building a future replete with success.
www.sendra.com
Silvano Sassetti Premium
Silvano Sassetti estabilishhis little laboratory in 1977 and today with his long experience have a team of 30 italians masters shoemakers. Every creation of Silvano Sassetti is an authentic piece of italian handicraft, born fron the most antique tradition hand made it.
www.sassettisilvano.it/
Stella McCartney
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Stella McCartney
“ I represente something for women. I’ve built up trust with them and that’s important”
What are your signature designs?
Sexy trousers!
What’s your favourite piece from any of your collections?
I don’t have one. I love them all. Is that allowed?
How would you describe your work?
It hopefully covers all facets of a woman: sexy, feminine, humorous, confident and fucking cool.
What’s your ultimate goal?
I’m in the process, hopefully, of achieving it. My ultimate goal is to be happy. If my company succeeds and that means. I’m happy, or if it doesn’t but I’m still happy, it’s all for the good.
Stella McCartney
“ I represente something for women. I’ve built up trust with them and that’s important”
What are your signature designs?
Sexy trousers!
What’s your favourite piece from any of your collections?
I don’t have one. I love them all. Is that allowed?
How would you describe your work?
It hopefully covers all facets of a woman: sexy, feminine, humorous, confident and fucking cool.
What’s your ultimate goal?
I’m in the process, hopefully, of achieving it. My ultimate goal is to be happy. If my company succeeds and that means. I’m happy, or if it doesn’t but I’m still happy, it’s all for the good.
www.stellamccartney.com
Strategia
Strategia . . .
In 1970 was born Strategia,
More than 30 years in woman shoes business testify passion and ability in scanning fashion evolutions and female world requirements.
The always-increasing results obtained by Strategia during the years, are the proof of the ability applied to create a high-standard quality product, which use the modern techniques of production and refinement of handmade details.
In 1970 was born Strategia,
More than 30 years in woman shoes business testify passion and ability in scanning fashion evolutions and female world requirements.
The always-increasing results obtained by Strategia during the years, are the proof of the ability applied to create a high-standard quality product, which use the modern techniques of production and refinement of handmade details.
www.strategiajfk.it
SUS esse ut esse
Tatoosh
The line ’Ethnic Tatoosh’ gives pride of the 70s. Again the materials natural are put forward for bare feet and decorated with spartan semies-precious stones or genuine python. Ethnic models are fully embroidered and sewn hand in Bali. Lightweight and creativity combine to accessory cells in their time.
www.tatoosh.fr
Viktor & Rolf
VIKTOR & ROLF
“The illusion that next time it might be perfect keeps us going”
What are your signature designs?
The ones that received the most attention. More important than the designs themselves is their capacity to communicate.Our signature design are the designs that communicate best.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The Babushka collection: the ’fashion dream’ miniatures.
How would you describe your work?
Difficult question.
What’s your ultimate goal?
’Wanna bs famous, wanna be rich, wanna be a star.
“The illusion that next time it might be perfect keeps us going”
What are your signature designs?
The ones that received the most attention. More important than the designs themselves is their capacity to communicate.Our signature design are the designs that communicate best.
What is your favourite piece from any of your collections?
The Babushka collection: the ’fashion dream’ miniatures.
How would you describe your work?
Difficult question.
What’s your ultimate goal?
’Wanna bs famous, wanna be rich, wanna be a star.
