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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
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
BIBI LOU
BIOGRAPHY by ENGELS
BLACK 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
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
CHLOE’
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 PRIVEE ?
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. VARVADOS
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 FUSTEMBERG
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
EL VAQUERO
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
GETU
Georgia Turri GETU design and plan its new line of accessories which search all his creativity without the constraints imposed by the star sistem canon and sickly. free volumes of acrobatics the reasonableness of a wise and sensitive girl fascinated by shoes.
thus was born GETU . . . .
thus was born GETU . . . .
www.getu.it/
GIVENCY
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.
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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
IOANNIS
Ioannis.......
The distribution of marks is Delhicathen Italy IOANNIS, Hookipa and ET FIANCEES. IOANNIS is the line of sandals Glam Luxury mostly flat, enriched by precious accessories, rhinestones, enamels, boule, made with quality materials, leather, nappa, suede and reptiles. ET FIANCEES is the line as the lady chic stylish sandals at an affordable price, made with medium and low heeled and often related accessories in rhinestones. Hookipa is the line of the brand with young dancers in unstructured bag and tassels made of soft and varnishes, with special inquiry. Hookipa is also boots, sandals and wedges from young and clean design
The distribution of marks is Delhicathen Italy IOANNIS, Hookipa and ET FIANCEES. IOANNIS is the line of sandals Glam Luxury mostly flat, enriched by precious accessories, rhinestones, enamels, boule, made with quality materials, leather, nappa, suede and reptiles. ET FIANCEES is the line as the lady chic stylish sandals at an affordable price, made with medium and low heeled and often related accessories in rhinestones. Hookipa is the line of the brand with young dancers in unstructured bag and tassels made of soft and varnishes, with special inquiry. Hookipa is also boots, sandals and wedges from young and clean design
www.paginegialle.it/delhicathenitalia
KARTELL+NORMALIUSA
Kartell, with the help of style. Normaluisa, presents the new model of plastic sandals with the plateau. After transforming the modern Cinderella princesses who wear clear plastic ballerinas today Kartell, the leader in industrial design, and. Normaluisa, Italian brand of ready-to-wear, ask their women to ’heels’ and raised on colored platform, to become the real Lady.
The new collection of footwear for Spring / Summer 2010 is enriched with a new model, produced naturally in the material symbol of Kartell, the plastics.
The Lady is characterized by towering wedge sandals erupted 9 cm high plateau. The wedge heel is elegant, subtle, sinuous and women. The star-shaped logo stamped on the sole and heel, recalls the sign identifier of the collection.
The Lady presented a wide variety of solid colors: pink, red, teal, cocoa, blue, black, and two-tone combinations: pink / red, white / black, white / cocoa, teal / chocolate and crystal-blue.
+ Kartell
+ Normaluisa
The new collection of footwear for Spring / Summer 2010 is enriched with a new model, produced naturally in the material symbol of Kartell, the plastics.
The Lady is characterized by towering wedge sandals erupted 9 cm high plateau. The wedge heel is elegant, subtle, sinuous and women. The star-shaped logo stamped on the sole and heel, recalls the sign identifier of the collection.
The Lady presented a wide variety of solid colors: pink, red, teal, cocoa, blue, black, and two-tone combinations: pink / red, white / black, white / cocoa, teal / chocolate and crystal-blue.
+ 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
YIJIE
Y i j i e . . . . . . made in italy !!!
Courageous and unconventional Serena Mazzotti is a young French designer offering footwear out of fashion. She does not like to follow what is ’in’ and avoid what is ’out’. Serena simply follows his personal taste. Its brand, in fact, accompanies uan very significant sentence ’Dans la vie on n’ya pas de grandes choses, the n’ya pas de petites choses, ya autre chose, c’est ce que j’aime Autre Chose et que je fais ’. (’In life there are great things, there are small, there are other things. The things I love and I do).
Serena Mazzotti, in fact, offers us her fashion. Not following current trends, but suggesting to people what she would wear. Its brand and ’accompanied by the phrase: ’Dans la vie on n’ya pas de grandes choses, the n’ya pas de petites choses, ya autre chose, c’est autre chose que j’aime et ce que je fais.The designers and ’grew up in Nice and speaks of his style and refined taste of the French Riviera. But not only his shoes are affected by gypsy influences, Sixties, not to mention ecology. Why ’this aspect and’ respected in the footwear YIJIE …
Courageous and unconventional Serena Mazzotti is a young French designer offering footwear out of fashion. She does not like to follow what is ’in’ and avoid what is ’out’. Serena simply follows his personal taste. Its brand, in fact, accompanies uan very significant sentence ’Dans la vie on n’ya pas de grandes choses, the n’ya pas de petites choses, ya autre chose, c’est ce que j’aime Autre Chose et que je fais ’. (’In life there are great things, there are small, there are other things. The things I love and I do).
Serena Mazzotti, in fact, offers us her fashion. Not following current trends, but suggesting to people what she would wear. Its brand and ’accompanied by the phrase: ’Dans la vie on n’ya pas de grandes choses, the n’ya pas de petites choses, ya autre chose, c’est autre chose que j’aime et ce que je fais.The designers and ’grew up in Nice and speaks of his style and refined taste of the French Riviera. But not only his shoes are affected by gypsy influences, Sixties, not to mention ecology. Why ’this aspect and’ respected in the footwear YIJIE …
www.yijie.fr
JOY 27.07.1978
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
LIEBESKIND Berlin
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
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 D.
Take two designers, mix their experience in manufacturing leather garments for the biggest fashion names... season with highest quality materials, unexpected colors and a taste for vintage looks with a modern twist, the atmosphere you breathe in New York when you take a stroll in the most picturesque districts.
All made in Italy....
All made in Italy....
www.meatpackingd.com
MEXICANA
MEXICANA por suerte lo mejor . . .
Wear MEXICANA is guaranteed to have the feet a pair of boots solid hours of common and whose reputation has elevated the brand among the largest shoemakers in the world.
Wear MEXICANA is guaranteed to have the feet a pair of boots solid hours of common and whose reputation has elevated the brand among the largest shoemakers in the world.
LBENAYOUN@MEXICANA.FR
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...........
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
MINA BUENOS AIRES
MINA Buenos Aires . . . . . .
The sandals and shoes MINA Buenos Aires are fully inspired by the Argentine tango halls where ladies and gentlemen dance so instinctive but strict and sensual story of their thugs.
The collection is inspired solely by the Tango in all its components and extensions, and enhances the dynamics in materials research and stylistic heights of heels all strictly tail.
Dante and Francesca developers and designers refined culture fans to the history of Argentina offer this suggestion refined and full of femininity in their collections MINA Buenos Aires fabricating the entire collection in Italy by master craftsmen.
The heights of heels not too high but very attractive, thin straps for leg slender, shapes all hand made by masters Shoemakers, balance and comfort femininity unleashed with simplicity and style.
The sandals and shoes MINA Buenos Aires are fully inspired by the Argentine tango halls where ladies and gentlemen dance so instinctive but strict and sensual story of their thugs.
The collection is inspired solely by the Tango in all its components and extensions, and enhances the dynamics in materials research and stylistic heights of heels all strictly tail.
Dante and Francesca developers and designers refined culture fans to the history of Argentina offer this suggestion refined and full of femininity in their collections MINA Buenos Aires fabricating the entire collection in Italy by master craftsmen.
The heights of heels not too high but very attractive, thin straps for leg slender, shapes all hand made by masters Shoemakers, balance and comfort femininity unleashed with simplicity and style.
www.moma.it
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
PANTANETTI
History, Experience. The PassionEvery single act of a full scale production is made from 35 years of experience and an ’infinite passion.
The production of Brand Pantanetti embodies the natural excitement of a shoe that becomes unique.
Horse skins, suede and nubuck greased, as well as a high selection of the best French calf flowers are the stars of the collections only urban style and craftsmanship that reveal immediately from the first glance the only ’and’ identity of the wearer.
The production of Brand Pantanetti embodies the natural excitement of a shoe that becomes unique.
Horse skins, suede and nubuck greased, as well as a high selection of the best French calf flowers are the stars of the collections only urban style and craftsmanship that reveal immediately from the first glance the only ’and’ identity of the wearer.
www.pantanetticalzature.it/
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
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/
RIPICCA
Ripicca.......
designed by Gianni Barbato
The irreverent woman faces pique the summer with safely and with the determination that has always distinguished.
For the Spring-Summer 2010 builds pique the imagination of a new elegance made of energy, desire for freedom and metropolitan spirit, drawing the contemporary version of a woman by the sinuous movements and ultra-feminine.
A collection that moves in a game, mixing genres and using the contrasts of everyday life.
Spring-Summer 2010 revenge is strong and eclectic than ever, even more beautiful, more comfortable.
The woman chooses pique colors are inspired by earth and nature, like beige, leather, blue without forgetting the timeless deep black.
The forms have consistent thicknesses, volumes distinguish new sandals and boots, all, designed in every detail through new combinations able to mix hot and cold, and fringe plaited thong sandal by up to thicknesses based, the designer shows versatile play with studs, leather and embroidery for comfort ... outside the lines!
designed by Gianni Barbato
The irreverent woman faces pique the summer with safely and with the determination that has always distinguished.
For the Spring-Summer 2010 builds pique the imagination of a new elegance made of energy, desire for freedom and metropolitan spirit, drawing the contemporary version of a woman by the sinuous movements and ultra-feminine.
A collection that moves in a game, mixing genres and using the contrasts of everyday life.
Spring-Summer 2010 revenge is strong and eclectic than ever, even more beautiful, more comfortable.
The woman chooses pique colors are inspired by earth and nature, like beige, leather, blue without forgetting the timeless deep black.
The forms have consistent thicknesses, volumes distinguish new sandals and boots, all, designed in every detail through new combinations able to mix hot and cold, and fringe plaited thong sandal by up to thicknesses based, the designer shows versatile play with studs, leather and embroidery for comfort ... outside the lines!
info@mauropoluzzi.it
RUBY N.
SARAH SUMMER
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.schutz.com.br/por/index.html
SEE by CHLOE’
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
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
ESSE UT ESSE
The ESSE UT ESSE project was born from the meeting of a young designer, Claudio, with an ambitious entrepreneur, Stefano. Both had worked with international designer labels, gaining important experience with them and living, for years, surrounded by trends from all around the world. Claudio profitably developed the collection research and design component while Stefano acquired important industrial expertise.
