The Bite Magazine - Autmn/Winter 2020 - Issue 28

biteshoes The brand goes on to reveal that the gisaengs always ap- pealed to sexual imaginations suggested by a white sock sneaking out of the voluminous skirt they wore or subtly showing parts of their underwear. Within this collection, you will find designs such as Sharon ankle boots in Lav- ender and Light Yellow made from soft velvet and Mosi, an ancient fabric widely worn in Korea for centuries, and Joanne in Camel and Ivory, made from cow leather and natural silk with an 11.5 cm heel, and quilting details. Luna in Ivory is another signature ankle boots made from British sheepskin with quilting details and original 11.5 cm (including 4 cm platforms) heels. “The platforms and the balance of the heels secure comfort, while letting your whole outfit stand out from the crowd,” reveals the brand. Catherine in Beige/White is the brand’s signature pumps with a romantic vintage mood. It represents a hybrid of various cultural elements, including Korean traditional footwear and quilting, and also European lingerie details. Season 2 ‘Underwater Treasures’ accompanied by four ab- stract paintings carries one or two shoe designs from the first collection with the addition of Luna ankle boots in Navy and Grey. It also has the ‘tomboy-stylish with a glam look’ Keira loafer pumps in Aqua and Navy with quilted velvet and an exciting mix of colour and texture blocks. Tasha quilted slippers with velvet, hand-dyed silk ribbons and cylinder heels in Pink or Gold references the history of costumes. The third season entitled ‘Requiem Papillons’ is also ac- companied by abstract paintings, this time three. This collection consists of shoe designs like Papillons in Ivory, Pink, and Navy based on an original design with butterfly motif and deemed by the brand as the ultimate wearable art pieces to walk in; Eva in Pink and Mint, a light pair of Oxfords with semi-transparent striped velvet, crescent moon-shaped 7 cm heels and tongue-less, leather lace-up strings. Armour, the name given to Season 4, has a more leather look and soft muted colours. Louise in Black and Taupe is a sleek pair of ankle boots with a quilted sheepskin body and single-layer Nubuck socks. It has almond-shaped slender toes and gently holds your feet and ankles without pressure for comfortable walks all day long. Julianna in Ivory and Black made from cow leather is a slim and stylish loafer pumps with a 1 cm platform, square flaps, tubed toplines, and comfort guaranteed. Season 5 ‘Marguerite’ sees a selection of shoes in a palette of dark, warm, pastel, and natural colours. Sylvia Platform Heels in Black are a stylish pair of platform sandals with geometric straps and nylon zippers at the back to eliminate the hassle of undoing or fastening the side buttons. This style is also available in a stiletto heel in Orange and White. Sophie flat sandals in the dazzling colours of White, Yellow, and Black is inspired by artist Henri Matisse’s paintings of his daughter, Marguerite. Calla open-toe mules in Orange/Beige and Purple/Yellow is made from French sheepskin with pleated details on the sides and a 1 cm micro platform heel for comfort. May open-toe kitten heel slippers in Wine, Navy, and Peach are perfect for a stroll in good weather, matched with everyday jeans or romantic dresses. Lastly, the new classic Bella Bal- lerina in Nude, Sky Blue, and Baby Pink is designed with a kitten heel instead of a block heel for a lighter and feminine look. The latest collection, Season 6 ‘Guardian Monsters’ reveals a narrative of such creatures hiding between the layers of time since the beginning of history. “They are symbols of water, protecting buildings and towns from fire hazard,” says the brand, which is reflected in Min Heo’s paintings of monsters, ancient maps, urns, burnt flowers, riddles, and the night sky. “Our ancestors gave thanks to the Guardi- an Monsters, and there was harmony. However, there were people with bad intentions, and the monsters got angry.” The story goes on to explain that these particular people were kidnapped and tortured with endless riddles in their labyrinth. “They were not allowed to escape until they solved all of the problems. But once they were released, they became humble people with good hearts. The Guardi- an Monsters are keeping balance in this world and protect- ing us from bad influences and rewarding the good ones, even today.” This is such a remarkable tale of how bad atti- tudes can change to good with a riddle or two. The selection in this collection includes Lorrie Ankle Boots in Black and White, perfectly balanced boots with pleating details, platforms, and randing. Josephine pumps in Blue Denim, Suit Scarlet and Camel Sheepskin use top quality material, including upcycled suiting fabrics in London. The Josephine Suit Scarlet has a graceful shine and beautiful colour shades while Camel Sheepskin is described as sim- plicity with a perfect line and curves. There are also Angel slippers in Purple/Cream and Black/Red in the collection. Pleiades shoes are available on their online website for pur- chase. https://pleiades-shoes.com

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