WINTER TREND SHOES

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ROCHAS satin mules €575 - MARC JACOBS slingback leather pumps 500€ - BY FAR suede pumps €385 - BALENCIAGA houndstooth mules €690 - DOLCE & GABBANA floral slingback pumps €675

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VALENTINO GARAVANI rockstud leather slingback pumps €610 - SELF-PORTRAIT crystal-embellished leather mules €385 - BALENCIAGA knife mules €590 - THE ROW coco suede mules €775 - GIANVITO ROSSI leather slingback pumps €615

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PRADA Satin mules € 580 - DOLCE & GABBANA Embellished leather slingback pumps € 795 - BALENCIAGA Knife satin mules € 550 - MIU MIU Glitter slingback pumps € 675 - THE ROW Coco suede and satin mules € 775

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Levita 55 leather slingback pumps € 690 - GUCCI Leather slingback pumps € 730 - ZARA singback animalier print €29.95 - MANGO leather mules with heel € 59,99 - BURBERRY Vintage Check slingback pumps € 490

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PRADA Crystal-embellished suede mules € 745 - VALENTINO GARAVANI patent leather mules € 545 - TOP SHOP - Black Point Mules £36.00 - N°21 Leather pumps € 480 - GIANVITO ROSSI Arleen slingback leather pumps € 690

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ZARA metlassé mules €29.95 - MIU MIU Patent leather pumps € 590 - DIOR J'Adior €750 - BALENCIAGA Knife satin slingback pumps € 595 - PRADA Suede mules € 575

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DIOR spectadior mules €850 - CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Drama Sling 70 patent leather pumps € 695 - ZARA slingback with net €29.95 - MANGO Buckle leather shoes € 59.99 - JIMMY CHOO Rav 65 embossed leather mules € 490

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VALENTINO GARAVANI rockstud hype leather mules € 550 - THE ATTICO leopard-print mules €690 -
MALONE SOULIERS satin mules €530 - ZARA slingback kitten heals €29.95 - VICTORIA BECKHAM satin slingback pumps €690

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GUCCI Leather mules € 590 - AQUAZZURA Mondaine houndstooth mules € 550 - TOP SHOP Leather Mustard Point Strappy Shoes £59.00 - BALENCIAGA BB Knife satin mules € 545 - GIVENCHY - Miror leather sling back pumps €595.00

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MALONE SOULIERS Maite 45 embellished satin mules € 550 - JIMMY CHOO Fetto 65 leather-trimmed pumps € 690 - TOP SHOP Leather Black Knot Mules £55.20 - CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Clare Nodo 80 slingback pumps € 795 - MIU MIU Embellished suede mules € 650

From the top in a clockwise direction:
PRADA Croc-effect leather slingback pumps € 690 - VALENTINO GARAVANI Valentino Garavani VLOGO leather slingback pumps € 690 - MIU MIU Embellished satin slingback pumps € 790 - THE ATTICO satin slingback pumps €520 - CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Levita 55 leather slingback pumps € 690

i' alave- iconic shoes and ironic styling

i’alave, is a brand shoes from San Francisco designed by Eva Lay.
Eva Lai was born in Taipei, Taiwan. After graduating from University
she attended London College of Fashion. In 2007, a move to San Francisco, Eva joined Academy of Art to study Master Degree in Fashion Merchandising. During attendance, Eva discovered her true calling for shoes design and signed up for individual classes to expand her experience and knowledge on the subject. In 2013 Eva established her footwear brand - i’alave.
The Brand was started due to Eva’s love for shoes and a desire to explore the expressiveness of femininity. I’alave shoes is the perfect blend of fine materials, color, emotion and silhouettes with traditional Italian shoemaking. Inspired by lines and curves of feminine silhouettes, i’alave designs shoes as an extension to the feminine form. Each shoes is created and imagined to form a sensual exploration of personal character through strong lines, soft colors, designer heels and premium leather.
Eva Lai love to exploring different colors and putting them together, so she creates a new sensation for the wearer.
Some shoes have shapes and colors that remind me to art deco, they are my favorite.

COLOURING MY FEET

There are three young designers to keep an eye on, that create fun and colorful shoes.
Sophia Webster debuted her collection for SS13 after working as design assistant to Nicholas Kirkwood. She is a graduate of the specialised MA footwear course at the Royal College of Art and the BA degree at the renowned Cordwainers College.Sophia Webster was awarded the Conde Nast Footwear Emerging Designer of the Year award for 2012 and was given the prestigious New Gen Award for all of her first three seasons by the British Fashion Council. Sophia was awarded the Mayor of London and British Fashion Council’s Fashion Forward prize for AW14 and SS15.The SS14 collection saw the launch of her iconic Butterfly collection, including the Chiara sandals, a style that has since evolved into the Angel Wing design, most notably the Evangeline heels. Her shoe collections have expanded to include a wide range of styles, from flats to espadrilles, and include the classic Coco Pump showcasing the Flamingo detail at the back of the heel, an image now synonymous with the brand.
Camilla Elphick has worked under designers including Nicholas Kirkwood, Sophia Webster, Donna Karan, Paul Andrew and Charlotte Olympia. She attended Parsons, New York and Cordwainers in London, and her graduate shoe collection, ‘So Bad It’s Good’ gained widespread attention from fashion editors with the ‘Pez’ shoe, prompting her to launch her eponymous label for SS15.Handmade in Italy, Camilla’s designs are defined by a feminine yet playful aesthetic and focus on premium, ethically sourced materials and bespoke prints. Her signature silhouette features a sexy curve below the ankle, designed to elongate the leg. It was Camilla’s long-standing passion for shoes and firm belief that good shoes make a lasting first impression that prompted her to launch her namesake label.
Paula Cademartori is an Italian-Brazilian designer.Paula moved to Milan in 2005 to complete her Industrial Design studies following the achievement of a master degree in Fashion Accessories at Istituto Marangoni, as well as a Young fashion manager certificate at SDA Bocconi. After working at the style office of Versace, in 2009 Paula participated to the Vogue Talents competition, included in the list of the 140 emerging talents of Vogue Italia.The success of her creations is founded on an aesthetic vision focused on utmost care for details, combined with the determination to carry out production in Italy. The year 2010 saw the establishment of the Paula Cademartori high-end bags brand, which debuted with the Spring-Summer 2011 collection.This years she debuts also with a footwear collection, a tribute to craftsmanship and femininity.

Sophia Webster

Camilla Elphick

Paula Cademartori