women's slippers DIVA ! black suede

DIVA !  in black suede & black patent with fine gold trim and antique gold button

• DIVA !  (the latin word for a female deity) is the most sophisticated and glamorous stlye of the whole collection. Because of the way true slippers are made (turnshoe construction) there have never been complicated patterns and  styles using luxurious materials and accessories. We challenge these limits to bridge the gap between the world of slippers and that of shoes. The pattern of  DIVA !  is in tune with the best of Art Nouveau design and it is an intricate game of layers and fine trim details which highlight the main lines. The careful selection of leathers and materials displays surprising contrasts in colours, in textures and in glossy versus matt.
  We wanted these slippers to be something fallen out of time bringing back the flavour of  tailor-made "couturier dresses"  or bespoke shoes. Our times are overwhelmed with perfect products that all look alike, everything is mass produced to very high standards. But we do not want "standards"! We want exclusive, personal items!  When everyhting was truly handmade products had little imperfections but they  had a heart and something made them feel part of us. They would "grow on us" and take our personality....
   
• The upper is in black suede while  the V-shape central part is in black patent. A fine gold trim runs along the intersections drawing a larger "V".  An antique gold button with a ray pattern completes the look.  The heel area in in soft black nappa leather, the lining and insole are in gold nappa.
   
• Made on our LOMBARD last*  which is our most sexy last, cleverly designed to have a distictive pointy toe while maintaining the absolute comfort you expect from slippers.
  The name Lombard plays on a double meaning: it is Lombard because it was designed and made in Milano which is in Lombardy county and it is Lombard as an homage to the all time glamour of the diva Carole Lombard
  *a last is a foot shape around which shoes are made, its specific design determines the silhouette and look of the shoe
   
• Made in Italy by hand by artisans matching patient traditional construction and careful leather selection with the use of innovative materials to guarantee long lasting comfort
   
• The whole insole is padded with a special open cell compound which ensures that you get both comfort and a breathable environment for your feet naturally preventing the development of odours
  Outsole in black bovine suede.