Shoe-Fleur
Manolo says, here is the forthcoming book the Manolo can enthusiastically recommend, the Shoe-Fleur: A Footwear Fantasy by Michel Tcherevkoff. Here is the excerpt from the article about the book at the Apple.com site.
Although firmly rooted in make-believe, Tcherevkoff’s project was more than just a game. He applied the same exacting standards to “Shoe-Fleur” as he does to all his work, even electing to craft each invented shoe from a single variety of flower or plant.
“I decided early on that I wouldn’t mix different types,” he says. “Every shoe and handbag [most of the shoes in the book have matching purses] would be made from one particular plant or flower.” Tcherevkoff shot blossoms and stems, twisting and knotting and weaving and tying them to bring nature’s flora to heel as meticulously as a third-generation Italian cobbler.
And he listened. “Each plant spoke to me in a different voice. One was very light and delicate,” he says, “so the strap had to be thin. Another one said, ‘I am big and strong — I could walk for miles.’ From that I designed a more rugged shoe.”
“Shoe-Fleur” is organized into four collections, as is traditional for fashion shows: fall, spring, resort and bridal. “I used plants that were in season,” notes Tcherevkoff. “Now,” he says, “every time I look at a plant, I see a shoe.”
And the pictures are beautiful, are they not? The Manolo has already
pre-ordered his copy.
July 4th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
I really have no clue what I would wear these with but they are really unique. I have never seen anything like these shoes before.
July 4th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
This just perked my addled, rain-drenched, mid-week holiday fuzzed brain right up. It makes me happy to think about. I shall order it. As usual, The Manolo is the finder and recommender of the most incredibly super fantastic fantastical schtuff.
Thanks!
July 4th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
I love it. The concept, the designs - all of it. I will be ordering my copy soon!
July 4th, 2007 at 11:40 pm
Super fantastic creativity. Mr. Tcherevkoff should design the actual shoes - these are beyond beautiful.
July 5th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
Exceedingly super fantastic creativity! I shall even overlook the fact that the Vin Blanc is actually made out of…pokeweed. Lovely!
July 9th, 2007 at 4:51 am
The MissTress looks like something the PoisonIvy would wear in the Batman.
(Version starring the Uma Thurman, of course.)
September 10th, 2007 at 7:19 pm
I like the idea but thought the photography was poor. I even went to the photographers website to see other work. I was disappointed.