Edgardo Osorio conceived “shoes so that woman can walk, dance, and enjoy themselves!” Far from the cliché of making a woman suffer while perched atop a mile-high heel, this artisan tried to make the woman more beautiful instead. And beauty cannot exist without comfort. Edgardo Osorio took his first steps into the world of shoemaking...
While their exact origin is unknown, these boots were most likely introduced to the Americas by the Spanish Vaqueros in the early 16th century. They’re characterized by a pointed toe and an elevated beveled heel. The Vaqueros and the Native Americans were the first cowboys in America, in charge of migrating herds of bovine across...
While they get their name from the ancient Greek city of Sparta, they weren’t invented in Greece but rather in Egypt; the sandal’s name is actually a reference to the intense education of young Spartans. This enduring learning period for future warriors emphasized rigor, discipline, and an austere existence. Their heads shaved, they possessed one...
The production process of Tod’s products consists of a unique method in which artisans and specialists perpetuate an inherited tradition, cut, and work. But Tod’s is especially an encounter between respected tradition and adopted innovation. That’s how each of its objects becomes a unique piece, a masterpiece of handcrafted leather, renowned and appreciated the world...
In the post-WWII frenzy, stylist Gabrielle Chanel decided to revolutionize women’s fashion. Throughout her long line of lovers, throughout her travels, her encounters, and her hobbies, Coco never ceased to observe, to analyze, and to visually dissect the aesthetics and components of the clothing she saw. The story of the two-tone shoe begins on the...
This timeless piece’s secret resides in its traveler’s soul, as if to perfect the French brand’s very first craft. Indeed, the Jumping boots pay homage to the original provider of the international aristocracy’s stables: “Thierry Hermès, saddler”, the only title that the brand’s founder ever held. Inspired by this equestrian universe, Hermès’ riding boots are...
The Tod’s “Gommino” is getting dressed up for spring 2015 with an accessory that’s well-known to the label’s fans: a “My Colors” braided leather bracelet. This is the meeting of two of the manufacturer’s icons that propel the Gommino’s aesthetics into an original universe. The traditional moccasin is enriched by this Scooby Doo-esque bracelet, an...
Inspired by the socks inserted into the shoes of Japanese factory workers, this practical piece from Asia was reinvented in 1989 by Martin Margiela. Wishing to unite the past with the present, he re-transcribed it starting with an object that had a hundred years of history, making for a surprisingly futuristic creation. With this game...
“Shoes must have very high heels to put a woman’s beauty on a pedestal.” Vivienne Westwood is unequalled for developing shoes with ingenious style and with a more than audacious instep. These shoes-cum-works of art have established themselves as collector’s pieces since the 80s. But the legend of Vivienne Westwood began 10 years earlier. In...
It’s a mixed shoe made of light and supple leather that the brand never ceases to rerelease, revealing season after season a different but always highly desirable style. The ultimate must-have from Diego Della Valle’s brand: the Tod’s “Gommino” Spilla. The perfect mix for this fall is right here: an androgynous charm, varnished leather and...
