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Editor’s Choice
Ladies formal shoes
H Another British brand, Siena Xzane was born out of an ethos to create
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unique and luxurious footwear for all occasions. The striking nature of
each design is achieved through the intricate detailing and
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craftsmanship of designer Alessandro Pavan, who set out to create a
luxury footwear range crafted using only the finest
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materials.
Siena Xzane’s Roma style - a
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high-heeled leather and silk platform
sandal, boasts a kid lining and a
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certified Swarovski trim. Heel
height: 11 cm, 2 cm platform;
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colour choice: purple, fuchsia,
black, red and champagne;
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sizes: 35 – 41.
RRP: £239.
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Tel. 0208 5090001
www.sienaxzane.com
Trade Price £45, RRP £117.
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Since its launch in 2004, the British brand Bourne has gained a
reputation for glamorous, uniquely designed, women’s footwear. The
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SS10 collection will see Bourne’s loyal following of well groomed fashion
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enthusiasts, indulged with vibrant prints, jewelled metals, sophisticated
glamour and romantic classics.
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Top styles in Bourne’s latest collection include Martha, available in
oyster, rose and black, trade price £59, RRP £154, Georgina in coral/black,
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trade £45 RRP £117 and Honor in violet, trade £68.50, RRP £195
We also liked Micha, a high-heeled gold or bronze satin sandal with a H
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cascading jewelled T-bar. The heel height is 98mm, all satin, leather
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Those looking to combine comfort and style for formal occasions, might
Tel. 01482 334596
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like Theresa from Geox, RRP: £90. It is made from red patent
www.bournecollection.com
leather with a breathable sole, which allows sweat to
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escape through a micro-porous membrane, yet
prevents water coming in, providing a comfortable
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microclimate for the wearer’s feet.
Tel. 020 78334895 www.geox.com
Trade Price
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£68.50,
RRP £195.
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Strutt Couture was conceived in 2003 and quickly became a sought
after and aspirational brand, loved by the world’s most glamorous
celebrities. The Strutt Couture philosophy is to create iconic footwear
and accessories that are distinctly ‘Strutt’: captivating designs
for the woman who knows herself. The Strutt woman is
confident, sexy, glamorous and undoubtedly feminine.
Strutt’s latest collection includes the style Caprice, a
stunning gold leather peep toe platform sandal with a
12.5 cm heel, RRP: £225. We also liked Zara, a high-heeled,
tan leather and gold peep toe platform mule, with an
ankle strap.
RRP £245. Tel. 0207 1270007
www.struttcouture.com
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