Zaha Hadid is a remarkable architect and it might seem a bit surprising to see this person in the fashion world but it is true that she has contributed a lot to shoe making already.
Last year the woman collaborated with Mellissa brand and her shoes became famous immediately. This year she works with Lacoste and her designs are again overwhelming.
The line is very limited actually and includes just two pairs of unisex shoes. The women’s are available in black and purple, whilst the men’s come in black and navy.
The shoes look interesting and I think many people would like to have a pair of these in their collection but Lacoste is planning to produce just 1000 pairs of each particular design.
The high boots might seem insecure and uncomfortable, though it is not true. The strap closure system works very well. A discreet piece of pliable metal (similar to a bicycle clip) is encased in the leather strap at its upper-most end. With the flick of a finger this strap coils gently around the leg creating the illusion of an invisible clasp. Thus the closure interacts with the fluidity of the design rather than interrupting it. The men’s version closes at ankle height whereas the women’s strap continues upwards to secure just below the knee.
The shoe line will appear in best stores worldwide from September 2009. The list of stores includes: Colette in Paris, Dover Street Market in London and 10 Corso Como in Milan.
Do you like the shoes by Lacoste and Zaha Hadid?
