PASTEL COLOURS

July 26, 2019 Stefano Casarola

The use of pastel colours and not only for spring summer 2109.

Sandal by Jimmy Choo. From mytheresa.com

Sabot by Charlotte Olympia. From mytheresa.com - Sangria Cake from tatyanaseverydayfood.com

Sculptured Heels

July 18, 2019 Stefano Casarola

For this spring summer 2019 the heel becomes the real protagonist of the shoe and assumes truly unexpected forms. Heels like sculptures that embellish the whole look.

ALEXANDRE BIRMAN

July 10, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Birman is born in a family of shoes manufacturers: his father Anderson Birman and his uncle Jefferson, in 1972 in Brazil, founded together the shoes brand Arezzo. Their factories are still located not far from the city of Porto Alegre. Alexandre therefore spent his childhood in the shoes factory starting to draw at the age of 12. In 1995, at the age of 19, he has founded his own label: Schutz. In 2007 he has taken over the management of the family group and in 2008 he has launched his eponymous brand, positioning it on the luxury market and finding the appreciation of celebrities. Thanks to his refined creations characterized by the use of exotic leathers, in 2009 he has won the prestigious "Vivian Infanto Emerging Talent Award".

All the photos from alexandrebirman.com

WOVEN

July 2, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Shoes made with woven leather is an other trend of this 2019 summer season. Woven leather is certainly soft, fresh and has a strong personality. The most used colors for this kind of upper are the earth colors like beige and brown but it fits well also with gold, silver and pastel tones.

THIN: a NEW MUST HAVE

June 25, 2019 Stefano Casarola

The sandals with thin straps are among the protagonists of this summer 2019. They are minimal and more sensual because they discover even more the foot. They can be combined with elegant outfits or they can be used with a pair of jeans. They tend to have a high heel for greater harmony with the lightness of the upper. Bright colors are used to enhance their visibility.

BENEDETTA BOROLI

June 19, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Benedetta Boroli is born in Novara. After a degree in Economics and Cultural Heritage Management and some work experiences in the television context, she decides to come back to her true passion: shoes. She starts studying again at the Ars Sutoria School in Milan where she learns the techniques of design, modeling and prototyping applied to footwear. This way, combining passion, knowledge and careful research of shapes and colors, in 2107, she launches her first collection, produced by the skilled hands of Marche footwear district artisans.

All the photos from: benedettaboroli.com

SUNSET

June 13, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Great return for this 2019 SS season of the warm colors of the earth and of the desert at sunset. From brown to nude through the tobacco color. For a summer with enveloping tones that bring to mind the scent of spices or the experience of a safari.

By Ancient Greek. From matchesfashion.com

CAMP

June 7, 2019 Stefano Casarola

At the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, has been set up the exhibition CAMP: notes on fashion (from 9 May to 8 September). I probably won't have the chance to see it, but it has given me the possibility to know the meaning of the word CAMP. The term was coined by the writer Susan Sontag in 1964 and refers to the love for what is artificial, unnatural, for an exaggerated taste. This taste for exasperation has always been linked to an exercise in creativity, but today it is much more spontaneous and goes beyond the world of fashion. Which, however, remains its main expression, able to speak contradictory or different languages through a single object.

For more info also see: https://www.metmuseum.org

Soft Leather

May 28, 2019 Stefano Casarola

SS19 Trend: soft leather in basic colors.

By Nicholas Kirkwood. From mytheresa.com

DONDOKS: JOIE DE VIVRE

May 22, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Dondoks is a French-Mexican-Brasilian shoe brand, created by two friends who met thanks to their common passion for dancing. Carmen and Charlotte in fact started ballet at a very young age, one in Mexico and the other in France, and have met in Paris where they have worked as showgirls in famous cabarets like Moulin Rouge and Lido. The idea of Dondoks came to Carmen during her travel in Spain. She was searching for a pair of nice sandals but couldn’t find anything she really liked. Once back she shared the idea of creating something on their own with Charlotte who had graduated at International Fashion School Esmod. So they started working on the project Dondoks, a collection of colorful shoes made with high quality materials, inspired by their latin roots and cabaret beackground, made in Brazil.

Fluo&Neon

May 16, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Exteriors inspirations: SS19 colors trends.

Adidas By Stella McCartney. From mytheresa.com

By Maryam Nassir Zadeh. From mytheresa.com

BOLDINI - FERRARA

May 10, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Some of the works fo the Italian painter Giovanni Boldini, will be displayed at Palazzo Dei Diamanti, in Ferrara, until 2 June 2019. The exhibition explores in particular the relationship between the artist and the world of fashion. In fact, Boldini, who moved to Paris in 1872, developed a very personal style in which fashion plays a fundamental role. Thanks to his skill in drawing and his careful research for color, he managed to exalt both the silhouettes of the models and the lines of their clothes, immortalizing this way the elegance and hedonism of the Belle Epoque.

#fINAESTAMPA

April 26, 2019 Stefano Casarola

If you are deciding for a short trip to Madrid, it might be interesting to visit the exhibition dedicated to fashion illustration at the ABC Museum. Twentytwo artists works are shown. Each of these artists, thanks to a personal language and technique, has been able to bring on paper fashion styles and trends. Till 19 May 2019.

Photos from www.museo.abc.es

Candy Tones - SS19 trend Colours

April 18, 2019 Stefano Casarola

By Nicholas Kirkwood. From modaoperandi.com

By Valentino Garavani. From mytheresa.com

PAOLA D'ARCANO

April 10, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Paola D’arcano is a brand entirely made in Italy. Paola Vitali D’arcano, has been working in the fashion industry for 20 years, and in 2014, together with her husband, she has decided to launch her women's footwear collection. The originality and identity of her shoes come from a sophisticated use of leather and original fabrics. The inspiration comes from her area of origin, the Lake of Como, a city famous for the silk production.

All the photos from: paoladarcano.it

Slingback is back

April 2, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Closed toe but open back, with 30mm or 80mm chunky or thin heel or even flat. The slingback returns for spring summer 2019. This model is also called “Chanel” because was the French designer who first proposed it in the timeless colors combination of beige and black. An ideal solution before switching to sandals and discovering feet.

By Francesco Russo. Fom modaoperandi.com

By Alexandre Birman. From modaoperandi.com

I’m dreaming of a white shoe…

January 24, 2019 Stefano Casarola

The white color has been presented in all 2018 autumn winter catwalks taking a revenge on his never missing opponent: the black color. From total white outfit and accessories to combination with other colors like blue, grey, beige and even red, the non-color white has become a must for the winter season. It is versatile and gives a luminous effect to any look.

By Giuseppe Zanotti. From giuseppezanotti.com

By Maison Margiela. From matchesfashion.com

By Gianvito Rossi. From matchesfashion.com

RAYNE LONDON

January 16, 2019 Stefano Casarola

Rayne London is a british brand that have been producing shoes from 1885, concentrating in that period in the realization of theatre models. When in 1947 the Princess Elizabeth, now the Queen, wore a pair of Rayne shoes for her wedding to Prince Philip, it was the beginning of Rayne’s golden era. Today Rayne is run by Nicholas, the founder’s great-grandson, and the disigner Ernesto Esposito is the creative director of the brand. The shoes, totally produced in Italy in the well known manufacturing district of Riviera del Brenta, want to maintain the sophistication of the past mixed with modern designs. A touch of heritage for contemporary luxury shoes.

All the photos taken from: rayneshoes.co.uk

PEDULA

January 8, 2019 Stefano Casarola

The mountain boots are back, with their metal hooks and double coloured laces. A retro touch for modern outfit to wear seven days in the week. Born for Alpine walks, the trekking boots now become the right shoes to discover unexpected but beautiful areas of your town, or to go to work on foot. Interested in following this latest trend? Search these boots in the concept stores or specialized shoes shops.

BANKSY IN MILAN

December 28, 2018 Stefano Casarola

Banksy is a British artist whose identity is still hidden. He is considered one of the most important exponents of contemporary street art. His works are usually characterized by a satirical background and deal with universal topics such as politics, culture and ethics. His visual protest involves an heterogeneous audience and makes it one of the most loved artists by the younger generation. The MUDEC exhibition in Milan is the first Banksy monographic exhibition in Italy, and it is not authorized by the artist, like all those dedicated to him before, as Banksy continues to defend his anonymity and his independence from the system.