The Helena&Kristie brand was born as a onetime experiment, a distraction from the monotony of corporate design life.
Hong and Ko each chose a name using their initials and reflected their designs. Hong chose feminine and artsy Helena; Ko chose the sophisticated Kristie.
Hong studied fashion in Italy and built her resume at brands like Dolce and Gabbana,
Ko began as a designer and built her career at Korean brand Esquire, took over business management with her expertise in the domestic market.
Hong and Ko met as designers at Korean shoe brand Esquire, and they decided to
design their own collection that matches their style
The Korean-origin duo designers does design, manufacturing, and sales of footwear for women ever since 2007 Spring and Summer collection. Helena and Kristie show the Italian-leveled design and fine sense of shoe manufacturing skills through Korean artisans spirits. Helena and Kristie keep thinking that the typical and sensational Korean-origin women’s shoe brands have to be emerged and stand-out among competitive and rapid-growing Asian fashion markets.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Thursday, September 7, 2017
PAUL ANDREW:UN ANNO DA FERRAGAMO-IL MIO ARTICOLO SU LADYBLITZ
Ad un anno di distanza dall'assunzione del ruolo di direttore creativo da Ferragamo Paul Andrew dà vita ad una collezione di scarpe donna che riesce a coniugare il DNA del brand con il proprio stile.
Leggi il mio articolo su Ladyblitz:
http://www.ladyblitz.it/moda/paul-andrew-un-anno-da-ferragamo-1660595/
Leggi il mio articolo su Ladyblitz:
http://www.ladyblitz.it/moda/paul-andrew-un-anno-da-ferragamo-1660595/
Monday, September 5, 2016
2 DIFFERENT SHOES DESIGNERS TO WATCH
Two different shoes designers to watch,
both with a background in fashion world, Francesco Russo as a designer for big brands and Susana Traça as ex model.
He's Italian but he lives and works in Paris, she is African, but she lives and works in Milan.
The Russo's shoes are classic and elegant, while the Traca's shoes are sporty and trendy.
Francesco Russo was born in Puglia in 1974, Russo honed his skills in Milano, first at Costume National, where he worked on the shoes, bags and accessories lines between 1996 and 1998, then at Miu Miu, in 2000 Russo relocated Paris, where he still lives, to join the house of YSL, working alongside both Tom Ford and Stefano Pilati. Russo mixes precise lines and sex-appeal into creations that have a deep evocative power. So much so, in fact, that in 2008 he was named creative director at Sergio Rossi, which under his tenure flourished into a fully-fledged global phenomenon. Here, Russo continued along the hi-octane path initiated at YSL, creating intricate and seducing shoes while adding body pieces to the whole image. In 2013 Russo went solo, launching his eponymous label. He chose an unorthodox angle and focused on just a few timeless shapes. Russo now skips the idea of the collection, as well as that of the succession of seasons, to create objects all fully bespoke and, therefore unique.
Susana Traça was born in Angola, the Heart of Africa, she moved to study in Portugal when she was just 14. Then she started working as a model throughout Europe treading some of the most famous catwalks and After winning the Lisbon “Model of the Year” award in 1996, Susana decides to “taste” fashion in a different way. Once landed in Milan, she started working as a commercial for some famous brands, but her creative genius was not quite satisfied. So, reinventing the places she visited and where she lived, melting her travel memories and cultural influences, Susana discovers herself as a shoe designer. Inspired by her background, she built up a strongly stylistic project, supported by the desire to create a captivating and sophisticated collection, designed for contemporary and cosmopolitan women. Angolan roots, Portuguese education, job and life experiences throughout Europe become the multiple facets of the original collections by Susana Traça.
He's Italian but he lives and works in Paris, she is African, but she lives and works in Milan.
The Russo's shoes are classic and elegant, while the Traca's shoes are sporty and trendy.
Francesco Russo was born in Puglia in 1974, Russo honed his skills in Milano, first at Costume National, where he worked on the shoes, bags and accessories lines between 1996 and 1998, then at Miu Miu, in 2000 Russo relocated Paris, where he still lives, to join the house of YSL, working alongside both Tom Ford and Stefano Pilati. Russo mixes precise lines and sex-appeal into creations that have a deep evocative power. So much so, in fact, that in 2008 he was named creative director at Sergio Rossi, which under his tenure flourished into a fully-fledged global phenomenon. Here, Russo continued along the hi-octane path initiated at YSL, creating intricate and seducing shoes while adding body pieces to the whole image. In 2013 Russo went solo, launching his eponymous label. He chose an unorthodox angle and focused on just a few timeless shapes. Russo now skips the idea of the collection, as well as that of the succession of seasons, to create objects all fully bespoke and, therefore unique.
Susana Traça was born in Angola, the Heart of Africa, she moved to study in Portugal when she was just 14. Then she started working as a model throughout Europe treading some of the most famous catwalks and After winning the Lisbon “Model of the Year” award in 1996, Susana decides to “taste” fashion in a different way. Once landed in Milan, she started working as a commercial for some famous brands, but her creative genius was not quite satisfied. So, reinventing the places she visited and where she lived, melting her travel memories and cultural influences, Susana discovers herself as a shoe designer. Inspired by her background, she built up a strongly stylistic project, supported by the desire to create a captivating and sophisticated collection, designed for contemporary and cosmopolitan women. Angolan roots, Portuguese education, job and life experiences throughout Europe become the multiple facets of the original collections by Susana Traça.
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Left:Francesco Russo - Right: Susana Traça |
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Francesco Russo |
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Francesco Russo |
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Francesco Russo |
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Susana Traça |
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Susana Traça |
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Susana Traça |
Monday, January 18, 2016
NORITAKA TATEHANA- SHOES SCULPTOR
Noritaka Tatehana was born in 1985, he was raised in Kamakura, where he initially started making dresses and shoes, all self-taught, when he was 15. He studied Fine Arts and Sculpture at the Tokyo National University of the Arts, later majored in dyeing and weaving.In 2010, he established his own maison, “NORITAKA TATEHANA”.
He created shoes with thick platforms ("Heel-less Shoes") as his 2010 graduation project, and the shoes caught the attention of Lady Gaga's stylist. Every step of the manufacturing process of his shoes are handcrafted by the designer himself. Not only are his collection pieces held with admiration in the fashion industry, but they draw attention from the art world. The idea came from "Takageta" (high heeled clogs) that used to be worn by Oiran (courtesans). When he was learning the traditional Japanese dyeing techniques of "Yuzen-zome" at the university, he created "Kimono" and "Geta" after the model of classics. The Japanese stylized flat-plane art, and spatial art founded on Western anatomical research seemed to him to be opposite values. However, the place where both coexist is today's Japan. It is this condition of Japan today, which received an influx of American culture after the War, that allows for the hidden possibility of rebuilding Japan's cultural values. The Heel-less Shoes are an artwork that has the sense of the contemporary which enables them to cross back and forth consciously across the borders of tradition and innovation, and also of local culture and global sentiment.
Personally I see them more as an object to be placed on a shelf, that as shoes to wear.
Noritaka Tatehana is not a shoe designer, he's a sculptor who carves shaped shoes objects.
Noritaka Tatehana è nato nel 1985, è cresciuto a Kamakura, dove inizialmente inizia a fare vestiti e scarpe all'età di 15 da autodidatta. Ha studiato Belle Arti e scultura presso l'Università Nazionale delle Arti di Tokyo, si è poi laureato in tintura e tessitura. Nel 2010, ha fondato la sua maison, "Noritaka TATEHANA". Ha creato scarpe con platform ("Heel-less Shoes") come suo progetto di laurea del 2010, catturando l'attenzione della stylist di Lady Gaga. Ogni fase del processo di produzione delle sue scarpe sono realizzati artigianalmente dal designer stesso. I suoi pezzi da collezione destano ammirazione nel settore della moda, ma attirano l'attenzione anche nel mondo dell'arte. L'idea è venuta da i"Takageta" (zoccoli con tacco alto), indossati dalle Oiran (cortigiane). Quando stava imparando le tecniche tradizionali di tintura giapponese di "Yuzen-zome" presso l'università , ha creato "Kimono" e "Geta", dopo aver creato modelli classici. L'artista giapponese mixa due valori opposti stilizzando il platform della tradizione orientale, e l'arte spaziale fondata sulla ricerca anatomica occidentale. Tuttavia, il luogo in cui coesistono entrambi è il Giappone di oggi.
E' questa condizione del Giappone di oggi, che ha ricevuto un afflusso di cultura americana dopo la guerra, che prevede la possibilità di ricostruire valori culturali nascosti del Giappone. Le scarpe "hell-less" sono un'opera d'arte che ha il senso del contemporaneo che permette loro di attraversare avanti e indietro coscientemente attraverso i confini della tradizione e della innovazione, e anche della cultura locale e del sentimento globale.
Personalmente le vedo più come un oggetto da posare su di una mensola che come scarpe da indossare. Noritaka Tatehana non è un designer di scarpe, è uno scultore che scolpisce oggetti a forma di scarpe.
He created shoes with thick platforms ("Heel-less Shoes") as his 2010 graduation project, and the shoes caught the attention of Lady Gaga's stylist. Every step of the manufacturing process of his shoes are handcrafted by the designer himself. Not only are his collection pieces held with admiration in the fashion industry, but they draw attention from the art world. The idea came from "Takageta" (high heeled clogs) that used to be worn by Oiran (courtesans). When he was learning the traditional Japanese dyeing techniques of "Yuzen-zome" at the university, he created "Kimono" and "Geta" after the model of classics. The Japanese stylized flat-plane art, and spatial art founded on Western anatomical research seemed to him to be opposite values. However, the place where both coexist is today's Japan. It is this condition of Japan today, which received an influx of American culture after the War, that allows for the hidden possibility of rebuilding Japan's cultural values. The Heel-less Shoes are an artwork that has the sense of the contemporary which enables them to cross back and forth consciously across the borders of tradition and innovation, and also of local culture and global sentiment.
Personally I see them more as an object to be placed on a shelf, that as shoes to wear.
Noritaka Tatehana is not a shoe designer, he's a sculptor who carves shaped shoes objects.
Noritaka Tatehana è nato nel 1985, è cresciuto a Kamakura, dove inizialmente inizia a fare vestiti e scarpe all'età di 15 da autodidatta. Ha studiato Belle Arti e scultura presso l'Università Nazionale delle Arti di Tokyo, si è poi laureato in tintura e tessitura. Nel 2010, ha fondato la sua maison, "Noritaka TATEHANA". Ha creato scarpe con platform ("Heel-less Shoes") come suo progetto di laurea del 2010, catturando l'attenzione della stylist di Lady Gaga. Ogni fase del processo di produzione delle sue scarpe sono realizzati artigianalmente dal designer stesso. I suoi pezzi da collezione destano ammirazione nel settore della moda, ma attirano l'attenzione anche nel mondo dell'arte. L'idea è venuta da i"Takageta" (zoccoli con tacco alto), indossati dalle Oiran (cortigiane). Quando stava imparando le tecniche tradizionali di tintura giapponese di "Yuzen-zome" presso l'università , ha creato "Kimono" e "Geta", dopo aver creato modelli classici. L'artista giapponese mixa due valori opposti stilizzando il platform della tradizione orientale, e l'arte spaziale fondata sulla ricerca anatomica occidentale. Tuttavia, il luogo in cui coesistono entrambi è il Giappone di oggi.
E' questa condizione del Giappone di oggi, che ha ricevuto un afflusso di cultura americana dopo la guerra, che prevede la possibilità di ricostruire valori culturali nascosti del Giappone. Le scarpe "hell-less" sono un'opera d'arte che ha il senso del contemporaneo che permette loro di attraversare avanti e indietro coscientemente attraverso i confini della tradizione e della innovazione, e anche della cultura locale e del sentimento globale.
Personalmente le vedo più come un oggetto da posare su di una mensola che come scarpe da indossare. Noritaka Tatehana non è un designer di scarpe, è uno scultore che scolpisce oggetti a forma di scarpe.
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Metropolitan Museum NY |
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Trading Museum Comme de Garçons |
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Lady Pointe shoes designed for Lady Gaga-2011 |
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Friday, October 23, 2015
GIANNICO-NEW SHOE DESIGNER
Very young designer Nicolò Beretta aka Giannico was born in Milan nineteen years ago. Since early on he was drawn to designing clothers and accessories. At the age of 14, Nicolò moved to Sydney in Australia due to professional obligations of his family. The trip to Australia has proven to be an important step to gain life experience for the young designer. Sydney has deeply influenced the young Milanese boy, who takes inspiration and creative incentives from this capital, with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and its fervent multicultural life.
In 2011 Nicolò met leading figures from international fashion scene, such as Manolo Blahnik and Franca Sozzani, and he told them with enthusiasm and passion about his creative ideas. The great encouragement received from these fashion veterans and influencers, gave Nicolò the confidence to make his dreams become reality.
The brand Giannico was born, even at the beginning, being only 17 years old, he showed great entrepreneurial spirit, choosing to produce his first collection in Italy.
He was able to present his first collection during the Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Fashion Shows in Milan and Paris. His collection has gained great attention from leading personalities in the fashion world, international buyers. In February 2014 Giannico has been selected to participate in the prestigious event “Vogue Talents Corner.com” organized by Vogue Italy.
A play of contrasts served as the inspiration for the Fall Winter 2015/16 collection by Giannico. Each piece is transformed into a work of art through innovation and the use of precious materials. Genius and inspiration surround the shoes turning them into objects of desire Sweet and sugary scents awaken memories of a carefree childhood that are emanated from the rubber details.
“Eternal Summer Collection” S/S2016 is a celebration of the summer season. Vivid colors, eye-catching decorations, captivating patterns. Nothing is minimal here, everything shines bright to pay homage to women’s beauty and elegance.The color palette ranges from sorbet tones of baby pink and sky blue to vivid shades of fuchsia, orange and yellow. Black trimming adds a graphic touch highlighting the collection’s sophisticated spirit.
SPRING/SUMMER 2016 Collection
FALL/WINTER 2015/16 Collection
He was able to present his first collection during the Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Fashion Shows in Milan and Paris. His collection has gained great attention from leading personalities in the fashion world, international buyers. In February 2014 Giannico has been selected to participate in the prestigious event “Vogue Talents Corner.com” organized by Vogue Italy.
A play of contrasts served as the inspiration for the Fall Winter 2015/16 collection by Giannico. Each piece is transformed into a work of art through innovation and the use of precious materials. Genius and inspiration surround the shoes turning them into objects of desire Sweet and sugary scents awaken memories of a carefree childhood that are emanated from the rubber details.
“Eternal Summer Collection” S/S2016 is a celebration of the summer season. Vivid colors, eye-catching decorations, captivating patterns. Nothing is minimal here, everything shines bright to pay homage to women’s beauty and elegance.The color palette ranges from sorbet tones of baby pink and sky blue to vivid shades of fuchsia, orange and yellow. Black trimming adds a graphic touch highlighting the collection’s sophisticated spirit.
SPRING/SUMMER 2016 Collection
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Superlola |
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Julienne |
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Esther |
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Lola |
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Lolita |
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Marina |
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Picasso |
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Roxy |
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Star and Pamela Boots |
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Blair and Madison open toe |
FALL/WINTER 2015/16 Collection
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Tavi |
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Superlola |
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Lola |
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Lolita |
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Margot |
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Elizabeth |
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Mia |
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Picasso |
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Warhol from S/S2015 collection worn by Lady Gaga |
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