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MCCVIII: Not just any ordinary footwear

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MCCVIII: Not just any ordinary footwear
 

Founded by Carl Gilliam and his brother, music superstar Will.i.am , MCCVIII (TWELVE-O-EIGHT) is a luxury footwear brand named after their childhood home, that was inspired by the values that the brothers learned whilst growing up in a destitute environment.


Featuring in high top and low top designs constructed from leather and built on a luxe rubber and gum sole, the footwear comprises of a wide variety of colour combinations that are bound to catch the eye, including maroon and grey, navy and orange, and indigo and grey, to name just a few. Adding a touch of luxury to the bold footwear, the pharaoh high top collection have been accentuated with 18 carat gold plated details, resulting in a number of appreciable features.

 

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Phoebe English AW17: Functional and at no sacrifice of style

Among many circles attending fashion shows you may not be the only one to exclaim that whilst the clothes worn by models storming the catwalk are visually stunning, they are too outrageous for the daily humdrums of your own life.  It is, perhaps, an ingrained belief that luxury fashion that is appealing to the eye may come at a loss of practicality. 

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Phoebe English AW17: Functional and at no sacrifice of style
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John Lobb AW17: Footwear in its element

With the intention to highlight the importance of the River Nene to their shoemaking, John Lobb AW17 proposed a collection that amalgamated function and style for London Fashion Week Mens.

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John Lobb AW17: Footwear in its element
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Giuseppe Zanotti AW17

Captured by renowned fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, fronted by Bella Hadid and featuring Miles McMillan, the AW17 campaign for Giuseppe Zanotti epitomised luxury footwear, through both delicately soft touches and edgy finishing’s.

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Giuseppe Zanotti AW17
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Astrid Andersen SS18: Sporty-safari-meets-luxury-aesthetic

Influences can be taken from anywhere and everywhere; for her spring summer collection Astrid Andersen chose to take inspiration from the safari, re-appropriating a commonly referenced theme and creating new associations. 

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Astrid Andersen SS18: Sporty-safari-meets-luxury-aesthetic
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Oliver Spencer FW18: Modestly and understatedly tell his own story

70’s is a good time for the designer, and that’s the reason of bringing back the Roxy Music - a period when music was stimulating, and people were authentically carrying a style, without the reference from social media, but purely dress for leisure, and inspired by the London life.

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Oliver Spencer FW18: Modestly and understatedly tell his own story