meshing around

Hi there, shoe lovers,

Don't know if you've noticed but the fashion industry, especially the shoe branch, is trying to create pieces which seem simple and clean, leaving aside the opulent items. But do not be tricked! You will be amazed by the value and beauty of these beautiful things. Simple does not mean cheap or kitsch; sometimes, it is the best way to go (and of course, you are well aware of the designers who have made a religion out of clean, simple pieces - such as Calvin Klein, Jill Sander ecc.).

When it comes to shoes, I definitely think that less is more! Think about a simple but chic peep-toe shoe, prefferably in a nude shade - what more could you ask for?

Some (shoe) designers have thought of bringing fashion closer to the buyer and what better way to do this than using simple, usual fabrics? Mesh is definitely the preffered fabric designers have begun to use to make incredibly beutiful shoes, yet so very down-to-earth and accessible.

I have tired to make a selection of the shoes which follow this trend. However, it has become so used, that I cannot even pretend to cover it all:

Stella McCartney Mesh Open-Toe Ankle Boots
(here, on net-a-porter)
Jil Sander Leather Mesh Brogues
(here, on net-a-porter)
Brian Atwood Gaga studded mesh ankle boots
(here, on net-a-porter)
Asos Scandal Suede and Mesh Zip Back High Shoes
(here, on Asos)
Diesel Black Gold Nightspot Rope and Mesh Heeled Sandal
(here, on Asos)
F-Troupe Mesh Ruffle Flat Sandal
(here, on Asos)
Azzedine Alaia Suede Mesh Peep-Toe Boots
(here, on matchesfashion.com)

Hope you enjoy them!

And let me wish you all the good luck finding the sales pieces you want! :-)

When technology meets art

Hi there,

Hope you begun your week in the best way possibly!

Today I tought of writing about a special technique that takes shoe-making to another level and creates masterpieces which could easily be exihibited in art museums. The techinque is called laser-cut and it creates lace-like effects, embroidery-like surfaces. As far as I am concerned, this is one of the best uses technology can possibly have: it substitutes the craftman's talent (who have become so rare nowadays) bringing precision and quality to the product. Every now and then, designers tend to remember this techinque and give it a try. Some of the results are actually beyond beautiful, some fail because they can't understand to keep things simple.
The shoes created using this technology are so wonderful because they are feminine, soft, delicate and yet carry a strong statement about one's womanhood. They seem to be telling the beautiful love story of a woman's delicacy, intricacy and passion. These shoes will never become outdated - every woman will find in them a story of her own.

I hope you enjoy the few examples I have chosen.

Asos Laser-cut booties
(see them here on the website)
Jimmy Choo Suede Detroit shoe-boot
(here, on Luisa ViaRoma)
Giuseppe Zanotti Laser Cut Peep Toe Boots
(here, on Luisa ViaRoma)
TopShop Mellow Laser Cut Peep Toes
(here, on their website)
Guess Laser Cut Slingback Shoes
(here, on Asos)
Elisabeth and James Laser-cut flats
(here, on Sacks)
Moschino Laser cut pumps with open toe
(here, on their website)
Asos Bertie Vintage Laser-cut Lace-up shoes
(here, on the website)
Salvatore Ferragamo laser cut booties

Of course I didn't cover everything there is out there, but I think this will do for now. Which one's your favourite? I can't decide between Ferragamo's and Moschino's (but I really don't have to)

Have a great week!

xx