BESPOKE

Dusonn Dubaal

I've found another gem! - Bespoke shoe maker Dusonn Dubaal. I'm a self-proclaimed perfectionist and making footwear is something I find both therapeutic and challenging because of perfectionism. Dubaal seems like a perfectionist too - he makes the shoe making process look like a walk in the park. His Instagram feed is full of process imagery, sketches and tools to convey his ideas. It's a dream scrolling through his timeline and I always look forward to a new post. The outcome of his designs always have an air of elegance and class. Bespoke shoe makers and lovers of the craft he is definitely worth a follow!

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AMELIE PICHARD

I followed Amelie Pichard’s instagram intiallly for her interest in quirky old skool fashion imagery, featuring photographers like Guy Bourdin and major fashion icons of the past. To my delight as I delved further, her interests and hobbies it seems have shaped Amelie into a great (eccentric - which I love) footwear designer. Amelie's designs are not for the faint hearted or timid - they exude individuality and character. I just adore the textures and fabrics she chooses;  the Spring Summer '15 range is pure genius, incorporating the 70’s trend, fur and of course, Amelies touch of surrealism. Her shoes reflect her interest in fashion imagery, and the 1940’s to 1980’s fashion icons that influenced social culture of that time. As we all know, the french are renowned for their impeccable taste, it's safe to say that she has this in abundance - I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in the future. For now, I’ll leave you with some of my favourite pieces from her Spring Summer '15 range.

Candy - Blue Velvet, 3.9" heel, 235 Euros (sale)

Gaby - Green Sponge, 2.9" heel, 449 Euros

Pamela - Gold Leather, 3.9" heel, 429 Euros 

Candy - Pink Sheep fur, 3.9" heel, 475 Euros

Gaby - multi striped silk fabric, 2.9" heel, 0.39" platform, 399 Euros

Website

www.ameliepichard.com

Stockist

Dover Street Market (boutique)

Price

200 - 500 Euros

Instagram

@ameliepichard

Twitter

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