I have been away from my computer for a while. It's good to get away from the machine, no phone, no computer no technologiy. Enjoying the sunshine in the countryside. I had a great time chilling and working well ;)
Here is a wee preview of my up coming collection, I capture the shoes in the morning light before going to the airport.
Woven goat skin give all the comfort, and the vegetable tanned leather sole a sober chic.
Boots, Derby and Sandal. They are be my 3 new favourite shoes.
They will be available in Black and Chestnut. I am still working on my collection and more work will come later on. I am really in love with summer boots -London is the perfect place to wear then.
That jazzy video show case, As you might guess from the title, some of the 190 steps needed to complete a John Lobb shoe.Beautiful hand crafted work cannot disappoint you.
I am off tomorrow for a couple of weeks in my Sweet South of France.
shoes, sun, sea. see you soon.
For several seasons now I design the collections of La Botte Gardiane.here they are in the French Elle.
If you want to have a closer look play the video.
If you want to buy sandal, go on La Botte Gardiane website
the collection of sandal is huge for men and women even for child.
*It's a wee shoes paradise* and all the shoes are made in France, the leather used ( in the shoe pic) is from France as well. and you can visit the factory if you pass by.Privilege : I will give you a tour if you come in july.
See you there!
Emma Hawkins, passionate taxidermist was co-curator of the 2010 Hawkins Zoomorphic Collection exhibit in London. Put together in association with her father J.B. Hawkins, a 40-year-veteran of the antique industry, the collection contains over 200 animal objects, from hummingbird jewelry to a bull head snuff box. Here Emma shows off some prime examples of functional and entertaining taxidermy that has lasted into the 21st century.
Now that I saw the video, and I would like to know where and when this take/has taken place.
Hopefully I am going to find more about it.
Emma Hawkins is very enthusiatic about those object, and i wish i saw this incredible animal collection. She has a shop in London that I need to have a look at!,
"With its mixture of taxidermy and curios, Emma's shop, Hawkins & Hawkins, is a miniature Natural History Museum-cum-props cupboard. Her aim was to recreate a Victorian cabinet of curiosities; a room set aside for collections of scientific or cultural interest, covering anything from fossils to stuffed animals and natural history drawings" says the Independant. fifteen years ago lol-hopefully the shop still exist !
Some images picked up from her website. Looking at her website, i feel a bit uncomfortable and sad for those poor animals.but I still want to have a look at her shop.
Early Elephant stick stand, with Ceylonese wood carved top. Circa 1900.
An unusual example of the modern with old: a Victorian polished turtle shell, on a later jewellery box, made by Stephen Owen. Circa 1970.
Hawkins & Hawkins, 201 Westbourne Grove, London W11 (0171-221 5218). Wed-Sat 10.30-5pm.
Bi-continental shoe company Nom&Ada is named after its two founders: The "nomadic" Rie Sawai in Tokyo and the "adaptable" Kimy Andrade in Portland.
The two met while studying design at Parsons in NYC and remained close friends after graduating in 2004. Five years later they met halfway between their two homes in Hawaii, and when inspiration struck over iced Kona coffee Nomadic was born.
"We offer quality footwear within the realm of capturing nostalgic means in our lives. We stand for timeless design. In appreciation for experiences had, we remember the past. Through our passion for travel, we search for the new. Both are the integral sources of inspiration that we bring to the NOM&ADA family. Our lighthearted, yet sustainable-inspired approaches are extensions of the diverse lifestyle we're a part of."
They chronicle their finds and inspirations on their blog, (I really like it) which they also write together. "Even though the majority of our conversation is business nowadays, we find a moment or two to catch up on girl talk," they said.
The crepe-soled leather sandals are handmade in Japan and come in black, white and camel—with the camel available with both white and flamingo stitching. They sell online for $260.
Thanks to adrienne so for the discovery.
Hi everyone,
The summer finally arrived in London and Rachel Beagley shoes matches perfectly this nice and warm days.Practical and classic with catchy colour and perfect details.
My favourite are those one.
A perfect mixture between a sandal and a loafer/ballerina the best way to in sunny London Town .
Simple loafer shape, in patent leather with the leaves laser cut.(-they exist in red as well).
Rachel was sold at urban outfitters last season and she is getting bigger and bigger. Surely, the little Italian factory where the shoes are made is recruiting at the moment!
*Keep walking*
The SS11 look book is an Italian romance (as there are shoes for men as well) ,by the sea sight with a vintage resonance.
The shoes on the last picturs are stocked on gargyle website and you can buy them for $208 (=an affordable price in €). If you want to learn more about the brand go on their website here.
I will explore a bit of ondon for you in my future post as I spend my days in lovely places like Columbia road, Brradway market, Brick Lane. Living in London is amazing and I love my neighbourhood so much that it deserves a post or 2 or 10..
