The shoes at Basso & Brooke's SS 2009 show are insane. If I ever stepped foot into one, I'd probably trip over them within a minute and break my head open on the concrete. Nonetheless, they are stunning.
Raouda Assaf is the name of the designer who created these shoes, and each heel is intricately carved like Japanese ivory. Basso & Brooke were inspired by the art of Japan - particularly printmaking art and origami - in this show, and the inspiration is evident in the result. The shoes remind me of a new wave 'geta' shoe (the high platform wooden shoes worn by Japanese geishas).
I have to say, while I am very drawn to the elaborate details, the luminous prints, and the beautiful styling of the clothes, it's Raouda Assaf's shoes that catch my eye the most. The year before last it was all about platforms, and last year it was all about the stacked heel - will sky high strappy stacked platform heels be the trend for SS 2009? Perhaps it's sadistic of me to say this, but my feet can only hope...
Dear Juliette, thanks for your comment I took it as a compliment and I must say that the shoes are really comfortable.
you should try one on.
Warm regards
Raouda Assaf
Raouda,
If you say they're comfortable, I take your word. Lovely work; I am a huge admirer.
Best,
Juliette