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| Let's 'fess up' girls. Everyone hands-up the number of times you have worn mind-numbingly uncomfortable shoes just because you thought you looked fabulous. Probably, all of you. Yes, unfortunately in the name of fashion we often subject ourselves to blisters, burning soles and back ache, courtesy of those aptly-named 'killer heels'. If you are willing to make an investment in your feet and long-term health there is a solution: bespoke shoes. Silvia Campbell researched the footwear market after graduating from the University of Arts, London. She says,"A common theme was women's frustration of having closets full of shoes, but practically none that were ideal for them. Wrong style, poor color match, low quality material, badly fitting and uncomfortable are the common complaints. Each pair is a compromise in one way or another, resulting in a tremendous amount of waste". Today, Silvia Campbell Shoes offers her clients a distinctive, luxurious and highly personalized experience, made to measure and fully handcrafted, beautiful shoes that are designed to fit perfectly. The concept involves consulting with the client on their needs and desires for the perfect pair of shoes, the design comes after Silvia further understands the clients |
lifestyle and interests. The colors and materials can be made specifically for each client, sourcing what she really wants. "I make mock-ups to verify size and fit before moving towards making the final shoe". (Silvia has taken the worry of the 'big day' off the shoulders of many brides who require an exquisite perfect and most importantly, comfortable shoe for their wedding). Silvia told ThisMagnificentLife: "I have a client (let's call her "Jane") who bought herself a magnificent natural tan ostrich bag and wanted boots and shoes to match. She knows that she doesn't need to make the sort of compromises that most women have to make when it comes to shoes. She asked me to source a complete ostrich skin, large enough to make both court shoes and boots in exactly the same color and quality as her bag...so I sourced exactly what she wanted and imported it from South Africa. Having worked with "Jane" on so many shoes now , I know precisely which fine adjustments need to be made to ensure the perfect fit. I can now make her a pair of bespoke shoes in just 3-4 weeks". A pair of bespoke...
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