Laura Manfre Shoe Design Collaboration

A few months ago, when I was preparing for my uni interview at LCF I started setting myself more design tasks. Other than painting my own shoes I hadn't really designed since studying Fashion years ago.

I've been a fan of Laura Manfre's work for a long time. When Laura said I could use her illustrations on some of my designs I was delighted, I think her kitsch watercolours adapt wonderfully to fashion design.

Here's the outcome of our collaboration, all watercolour illustrations are by her, and the shoe designs are by me. I'm especially happy with the brown cowboy boots. I'd love to expand on that design and do some brogue and satchel designs in that style one day. I think they look like they'd be right at home on the irregular choice website ;)

The final photos!

I was so excited when Kyle sent me the final photos from the photoshoot the other week! I think they look REALLY good!
Styling and make up by me, photography by the super talented Kyle Chapman, modelled by Ginge Collinson.
The first three are ones I asked Kyle to edit to show off my shoes & bag better, and the last four are his favourite pics from the shoot.

Fringe Fabulous!

My last post (with the gorgeous fringed tights) inspired me to have a browse on etsy for everything fringe. Here are my top 7 Etsy Fringed picks:

1. Teal and Coral Boho Necklace from Frank Ideas

2. Leather Rainbow Necklace from Boo and Boo Factory

3. Vintage Plaid Poncho from Enid and Edgar

4. Red Custom Made Bow Boots from Let Us Paint

5. Turquoise Fringe Earrings from Lazy Sundays

6. Long Green Fringe Earrings from Lazy Sundays

7. Vintage Turquoise Suede Jacket from Atavious Artefacto