Christian Louboutin. Manolo Blahnik. Jimmy Choo. The mere mention of their names makes fashion-conscious women weak at the knees. But what do these designers have in common – other than their lust-worthy designs? None of them are Australian.
We come from a country whose most famous addition to the world of footwear is the Ugg boot. But this dubious honour is soon to fade into distant memory, thanks to the brilliance of one
Tristan Blair. Blair’s collection has much in common with his international counterparts. Top quality materials? Check. Painstakingly handcrafted? Check. Designs so sexy that we’re drooling? Check!
There’s an alluring quirkiness to Blair’s shoes that sets him apart from the rest of the pack. In Blair’s hands, the sensible brogue gets a space-age makeover in silver and midnight blue, while gladiator sandals goes glam in patent red.
Current collection, “Go Be Good,” features winter shades of brown, tan, nude and grey, as well as the requisite black. The current trend towards everything biker-esque gets a nod with multi-buckled patent peep-toe heels and studded knee-high boots. Those less inclined towards a dominatrix vibe can go for some classic high-heeled mary-janes or some chic nude pumps. Blair’s latest collection also features options for the boys – a black patent winklepicker with a gently almond-shaped toe is a clear winner.
With a recent collaboration with New York darling Samantha Pleet under his belt, Tristan Blair is already attracting international attention. So get some of his footwear before he goes all Choo on us.