The Bite Magazine - Spring 2016 - Issue 15

whilst it’s rare to find a pair of stilettos that are both beautiful to look at and feel beautiful to wear, every once in a while I discover a rare brand that excels at both. Kapital Carousel Barcelona is one such fabulous brand. Describing themselves as a brand for ‘modern women, who forge their own way and are fearless of making decisions,’ KBC is a Barcelona-based accessories brand with authenticity and the heritage of handcrafted leather goods at its core. Drawing from the legacy of the little girl we all keep inside us, there is a sense of nostalgia running through the collection, with the brand presenting the sorts of shoes that you desired in your youth but made sexier and more modern for your present day persona. Spain is known for producing beautiful, high quality footwear and the pieces from KCB are no exception. All their handbags and each pair of shoes are designed at their Barcelona atelier before being carefully handmade in a small factory in Alicante. Drawing from the experience of skilled pattern cutters, production stays true to traditional methods of cutting and stitching, result- ing in perfectly crafted shoes that will last and last. As well as the quality of produc- tion the brand is also dedicated to quality fabrications. Luxurious skins are carefully chosen for each style and their heels are made with 100% leather as well as being lined in leather. The pièce de résistance is the addition of extra gel padding added to the sole so that the foot remains cushioned, even when standing in heels. It’s amazing the difference that a small addition can make, with these truly beautiful heels (even those with vertiginous platforms) that can be worn day or night. As the gel cushion is built right into the shoe there’s no chance of it slipping as conventional gel cushions often do, and the use of a leather lining ensures that you won’t risk blisters either! Often with shoes that claim comfort, a sense of style wavers, however KCB’s collection of heels have a real sense of classic style too, with the use of embossed leather and the sparkle of Swarovski crystals keeping things on just the right side of eye-catching.The colour palette has the prerequisite neutrals but the emerald green and deep blue styles will really draw the eye. With a collec- tion of clutch bags to match, KCB is the perfect place to visit to give your spring wardrobe a little refresh, without sacri- ficing your comfort or your style. www.kapitalcarousel.com biteshoes BARCELONA AROUSEL