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Archive of posts tagged independent design

Rocio Ildemaro

She is based in Dallas, but all of the shoes are hand made in Italy. She uses a lot of exotic leathers that can be difficult to work with, but the level of craftsmanship is always immaculate.

Ms Ildemaro’s use of texture is one of the most exciting aspects of her designs. Textural [...]

Shoe Confections

And these might be the most modest, but I think they are my favorites: little iced cookies from Rosey Sugar Art…

Minna Parikka

Minna Parikka has been designing shoes since she was 15 years old. As soon as she was old enough, she moved from her native Finland to Leicester in England to study shoe design. She worked as a freelance designer in both London and Italy for a couple of years before returning [...]

Marloes ten Bhömer at the Jerwood Contemporary Makers 2010 Exhibition

The Jerwood Contemporary Makers exhibition is an initiative that supports the applied arts by showcasing and promoting the work of the recipients as well as providing some financial support. It can provide valuable exposure to innovative artists and designers. You can read more about it here.
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