www.carolinegroves.co.uk
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Caroline Groves is one of a select few left in the world: a traditional shoemaker with over 25 years of experience in the bespoke field. First and foremost a leather worker, her creative talent crosses the boundaries between craftsmanship, fashion, art and fantasy.
‘Caroline Groves is a shoe artist: she creates the perfect shoes I always imagined, but could never find. It was very exciting to work with Caroline. So much is possible, and the materials she uses are so wonderful. Her shoes are
beautiful objects and friends to my feet.’
- Audrey Niffenegger
Caroline’s original interest was, and still is, with leather. After initially training with a saddler, she subsequently trained with a bespoke orthopaedic shoemaker with whom she worked for many years. She established her eponymous label in 2003 with an ambition to work with more creative design and materials and servicing the poorly represented women’s bespoke market. Caroline
international clientele along with her long standing UK customers some of whom have been with her from the very beginning. Caroline’s work has recently been featured in
the V & A ‘Pleasure and Pain’ exhibition where she was also featured in a film alongside Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin. Her work is also featured in a Russian shoe museum.
The pleasure of owning a bespoke pair of Groves enjoys a very loyal
shoes is not only in the wearing but also in the commissioning process. This provided the opportunity to engage with the designer / shoemaker in decisions about leather, colour, design and style. The aim was always to create something individual and unique. The bespoke process will usually involve 3 appointments that will involve measurement and note taking, design consultation and fitting process. Caroline works with only the finest upper
leathers from Italy and France and oak bark tanned leather from Devon for soling etc. Caroline’s studio is on the Farncombe Estate
in the North Cotswolds. She is in London most weeks where she will see clients in their central London homes or at another agreed location.
Caroline Groves Ltd, Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7LJ Tel: 01386 854230 Mobile: 07789740881 Email:
Enquiries@carolinegroves.co.uk
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