London based shoe designer Liam Fahy debutshis luxury SS12 heel collection ‘The Elegant Collectables’in London and Paris.
Colonial African school uniforms, dark liquorice coils, Pan Am girlsand 1950’s metallic typography are just some of the inspirationsbehind the collection that features sharp wedges,subtle platforms and an array of soft textures.
Metallic watersnake, nabuk python, laser cut calf and burgundypatent materials give the collection a darker ethosin reaction to what Liam sees as the real coloursof a British summer and the emergence of the seasonless shoe.
“The increasing pace of commercial fashion is restrictinggenuine creativity amongst so many designers, as a result theboundaries of seasons have become blurred, so why not create acollection embracing a schizophrenic season. It’s about havingthe confidence not to change so fast.”
Each one of the limited edition shoes are painstakingly inscribed with asignature nickel detailing on each sole, taking as much time tofinish as the entire upper of a normal shoe andmaking each product an testament to their Italian craftsmanship.
Next season will see Liam expand into stores worldwideand is set to unveil a range of aviation inspired clutch bags.
