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Spring - Summer 2016 our Italian adventure
Spring Summer 2016
Spring - Summer 2016 is one of the most exciting seasons we have the pleasure to present at Escala Shoes. This year, we ventured to Verona, Venice, Lake Como and Lake Guarda before arriving in Milan. We worked our way through two factories, a studio visit, four days at the MICAM shoe fair, eight pavilions and hundreds of exhibitors, to bring you this stunning collection of shoes and accessories. Luscious textures, intricate prints and rich colour palettes are all characteristic elements of the season. As always, we have endeavored to bring you the most cutting edge fashions from the far corners of the world. This season, we have a few new additions to the Escala family. You’ll find designers such as Megumi Ochi (Japan), Platino (Spain), as well as some old favorites like Pons Quintana making a come back on the Escala shelves. We can’t wait for you to experience the season and we hope you love the collection as much as we do! Happy shopping!
gran sasso
The first destination for the Spring Summer 2016 buying trip was the Gran Sasso show room, Via Montenapoleone, Milan. Gran Sasso is a company ranked amongst the leading players in knitwear. This family owned company is now in it’s third generation of Italian design. The high quality of products is guaranteed by the expert craftsmanship involved in all stages of the production: every product is hand-made, using techniques of craftsmanship, to become an exclusive and distinguishable item.
the collection
60257 - White, Navy 60290 - White
60233 - White
60254 - Black, white 44209 57238 - White/silver, 
 bronze
- Black, white
61215 - Cream 62074 - Cream
24210 - Stone, Green
23203 - Cream
 Black
23204 - Cream, Navy 61204 - Black, Cream
23202
- White, soft blue
Achille pinto The second stop on our buying trip was to the Achille Pinto factory - Just a stone’s throw away from the stunning Lake Como. Achille Pinto and Franco Ferrari design and manufacture textiles and for leading fashion brands. Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Emilio Pucci are just a few of the design houses whose textiles are produced under the Achille Pinto roof… Of course at Escala, we only keep only the best (and most fashionable) company. This season’s collection features a vivid palette and bold prints. There’s definitely some references to yesteryears with a groovy, retro feel to the designs. Bellissimo!
the collection
32924
33512
33635
33494
33492
Thierry Rabotin We arrived at the Thierry Rabotin factory excited to get a taste of what was to come for the season, and we were not disappointed. Those who know and love ‘TR’ shoes know that this is a brand like no other, and this season, there is a lot to look forward to. There will still be that signature TR style and comfort, but this year, there’s some new and exciting designs coming from this brand. This new line of design ties together classic simplicity and a quirky flair. Paired with the quality materials and light-weight comfort, a pair of these magic slippers is a must have in every Summer wardrobe.
the collection 3902
3902
- As sampled
- Black, Ivory
1101 - Navy
4066 - As sampled
4036 - Coral
1550 - Silver snake, leopard
519 - As sampled
the micam
pertini
First cab off the rank on our first day at the Micam was one of our favourites Pertini. These people know where it’s at when it comes to funky footwear! Pertini are all about reinventing classic Spanish shoes with a unique personality. Lace-ups, platforms, perforation, exciting colour combinations and hand finished details are all tell tale signs of a Pertini pair of shoes. Pertini describe their products as ‘shoes for shoe lovers’… sounds about right don't you think?
the collection 11626
- As Sampled
11558 - As Sampled
9639 -
11603 - White, bronze
As sampled (both)
 Black
11663
- Black, White
11665 - White, blue
11619 - As sampled
audley
Audley creates beautiful footwear based on solid values that have made the brand since its inception; Elegance, Exclusivity and Originality. Values associated with a natural woman that seeks originality in dress. Each season, Audley offers a particular vision of fashion and footwear showing a unique style that stands out sharply in a world increasingly uniform and impersonal. Audley - Shoes loaded with personality.
the collection
kaima - Red, dotted black
mask - Coral, Black
carol43 - Denim, saffron
carol60 - Dotted black nadia - Denim, saffron
opra - As sampled
tiger 99 - As sampled
tiger 01 - Black gaze - Black
Gardenia Our friends at Gardenia have been in the shoe business since 1968. Their dedication to specialised artisan craftsmanship is what makes their brand a leading player in the luxury footwear industry. Gardenia is a family owned and operated company. Their product is 100% made in Italy. From design, to production, to the shoe fair itself, the processes all retain the high quality of craftsmanship and tradition we have come to love from this brand.
the collection
8825-755
- As sampled
8821-835 - As sampled
8824-755
- As sampled
5204-955 - As sampled
8814-751 - As sampled, Black
5209-117 - Black
8800-517 - Both as sampled
8839-370 - As sampled
5201-955 - As sampled
8834-246 - Black/ pink
peter kaiser Peter Kaiser was established in 1838. This company has a long history of quality footwear design. As a recognised designer of women's footwear Peter Kaiser has gained a cult following across the globe, and of course, here at Escala. Peter Kaiser shoes have a reputation for channeling key fashion trends from season to season, and harnessing these designs into classic styles. Crafted from fine leathers, soft suedes and fabulous fabrics, Peter Kaiser designer footwear is a stylish, sophisticated and timeless choice.
the collection
Deren - As sampled, sand croc
Dione - As sampled
edana
- As sampled,
 multi
Samos - As sampled, black
Erne - As sampled hanina - As sampled
jade, paia - Both as sampled
Barry - As sampled
claire - As sampled katie - As sampled
gloria - As sampled, navy
carsta - As sampled, black
megumi ochi Megumi Ochi was born in Fukuoka, Japan and grew up in artistic surroundings with her artist father and architect mother. She became a systems engineer, and later undertook studies at the London College of Fashion. After graduating, Megumi immediately launched her own, self named fashion collection. Megumi’s trade mark style is achieved in finding the beauty in simplicity. Her inspirations are purity, refined design and unconventional edge. “Shape, line and balance are essential elements for my product” Megumi says. Delicate details, quality of materials, and graceful colour chosen with her sensibility for every design. “Simplicity is the end, and not the beginning”.
the collection
brant 161270 - As sampled brant 150974 - As sampled bag - As sampled
varini 161294 - As sampled
ligno 1251 - As sampled, Ivory
cubic 1281 - As sampled
varini 1297 - As sampled
riley - Both as sampled
bag - As sampled
platino
Another new brand to our collection at Escala… Platino was established in 1917. The brand describes their product as a shoe for the most demanding of women: guaranteed quality that is both comfortable and boasts elegance and the distinction. Latino design shoes that are not only practical and comfortable, but ‘healthy’ for your feet as well. Latino believe that apart from being a pretty accessory, shoes are also essential to maintaining the health of your feet, back and spinal column. Platino shoes strike a perfect balance in terms of quality, fashion and well-being. This season, you can expect lots of textured leathers, fine details and some funky styles. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill ‘comfort’ shoes. We are excited to bring this fabulous new label into our family of designers at Escala, and we hope that you love them just as much as we do.
the collection
Chica - As sampled
1163850B, 1163855b - Both as sampled maru - Black, red
roma - Black patent gold - As sampled, black
geli - As sampled
kolon - As sampled
lux - As sampled, black oslo - As sampled
sand - As sampled, blue
clarus Each Clarus shoe is hand made by skilled artisans. The result - shoes featuring the highest quality and comfort standards. Clarus specialise in the production of women’s moccasins. The brand is characterised by high quality leathers, it’s Italian style and taste, and it’s tradition of hand-made shoe manufacturing. The entire production of these shoes is carried out in the historic workshops of Villanova del Ghebbo, a well known district for footwear production in Veneto (North-East Italy).
the collection
1255q - As sampled 1418q - As sampled
bag - As sampled
1275 - Red, taupe
9852 - As sampled
1652q - As sampled, oceania
1253q - As sampled
think!
Think! shoes are fascinating in their unique design. From the intricate detail on the uppers down to the unusual and individual soles - You either love Think! shoes or you don’t. Think! have been in the shoe business for more than 20years. One of their main objectives is to produce shoes under strict ecological standards and utilisation of materials which are kind to humans as well as nature. Think! make every shoe manually, in the age old tradition on a last and with a lot of love for details. Sustainability is an important basic principle for the company. Therefore every shoe is produced under careful consideration of regenerative natural resources.
the collection
chilli damen - As sampled
Aida damen - As sampled
balla - Sage green
balla2- As sampled
imma - As sampled
Dumia 71 - As sampled
dumia 73 - As sampled, green combi
traudi - As sampled jacky - As sampled
jaeh - As sampled
punto tres
Punto Tres Barcelona is one our loved accessories labels at Escala Shoes. Punto Tres have been designing and manufacturing handbags and accessories since 1991. In 2006 and 2008, the brand was awarded the winner for the ‘image’ of their collection at Mipel, and in 2004 awarded the best collection at the APLF-Honk Kong awards. Punto Tres take every measure to ensure quality and consistency in their product. The company undertakes painstaking quality controls, both in the initial selection of raw materials and in the processing stages of creating their accessories. The quality of the skins used in Punto Tres bags and accessories stand out from the crowd for their texture and softness.
the collection
96413 - As sampled
 ice, green
96428 - As sampled, blue 96455 - As sampled, red
96513, 96528 - Both in fuchsia and orange
96567 - As sampled
96560 - As sampled
 orange
96054, 96055, 97012 *belt, 96001 - All as sampled, and in camel
96713 - As sampled, black
96628 - Black, beige 96613 - Black, taupe
96658 - Black, beige
96210, 96213 - As sampled, navy
99601 - Red, white
96313 - Pewter, silver, blue, copper 98403 - Woven; red, green - Python; camel - Nappa; black, navy, red
arche
Arche values wellbeing, harmony and style. The brand was designed to deliver a distinctive feminine fashion. Archie is defined by a relaxed, modern state of mind and well-being, shape, style and of course, colours. Arche established a relationship of comfort and natural well-being with its customers in a world of fashion and beauty. Arche has developed its personality by bringing together these two seemingly opposite concepts and creating a harmony between the two.
the collection
Sith - As sampled
drick - Amande, grey
nissy - lotus, sand, white
obiry - As sampled
vahiro - As sampled
obie - Black, grey
onara - Orange, black, blue
bernie - As sampled
lemon - Incas, granite
skadal - As sampled
mirya - Navy, grey
egery - As sampled, sand/black
ioma - Black
elewa - Indigo, grey
patrizia motta
2157 - As sampled
Patrizia Motta have conquered the flat sandal - combining comfort and style in one little package. This Italian label gives a contemporary edge to classic, elegant footwear. Patrizia Motta shoes are created with impeccable and careful Italian construction and feature creative details like metallic-embellishments, soft pastel colours and rich, soft leathers. Patrizia Motta shoes are an irresistibly wearable and feminine choice.
2043 - Both as sampled
pons quintana Founded in 1953, Pons Quintana had its roots in children footwear. The company expanded into the women’s shoe market in the 1960s with the creation of ‘the woven shoe’ - the brand’s star product. This technique of weaving leather, though complex, results in unique, fashionable shoes with a very distinct style. Over the years, the traditional weave has become more and more technically evolved, allowing the brand to create styles that satisfy modern trends whilst keeping alive the craftsmanship culture. Pons Quintana shoes join the present day with the past through this unique design.
the collection
lisa 4872 - black/white/silver, pastel multi
maika - Black, orange
paris - Black, red
lisa - black/white/silver, 
 black/white/orange
toni pons
Toni Pons was founded in 1946. Espadrilles made with jute or rubber and leather boots were the first products created under the brand. Over the years, Toni Pons have constantly reinvented their brand in order to continue offering a contemporary and fashionable product. Toni Pons has always valued craftsmanship and ecological awareness ever since its first espadrilles and boots were produced. Passion is the defining emotion at Toni Pons with regard to every one of its artisan hand-stitched espadrilles. The current process of manufacturing espadrilles has many similarities with those used by 14th century craftsmen to create the basic shoes of that era. Even with variations such as the introduction of wedge and platform heels, the soles are still made with braided fibres of natural jute, preserving the essence of a shoe that was being made 600 years ago.
the collection
alexia - As sampled
casia - As sampled
donna - As sampled, navy
kimber - As sampled
I-22 - Pink/ orange, grey/yellow
sharon - Black tamariu - Red, navy
lloret -Taupe, black
matte - As sampled
megan - flax/white
hispanitas
Hispanitas had its beginnings in the 1920s under the name of Alfama. Alfonso Chico de Guzmán (the grandfather of the company’s current owners) opened the company in 1925. In 1959, Alfonso’s son took the brand in a new direction, making shoes by hand, renaming the company Emboga. Luis Chico de Guzmán joned his father and grandfather in the family project. Luis studied design and modelling at the prestigious Ars Sutoria design school in Milan, he took over the business running it together with his father, and still does to this day. Hispanitas found it’s new identity in 1989, the same year as their first appearance at the MICAM. One summer night that year, Francisco held a meeting with his sons when they discussed creating a brand that would identify their product and he had the following idea: let's give our ballerina pumps, known as "francesitas" a Spanish name, let's call them “Hispanitas”. Thus a brand was born. To celebrate 25 years of Hispanitas, the brand is re-releasing the company’s very first model, the 177 moccasin.
the collection
62780 - As sampled 62918 - Bone, black (punched leather)
63030 - Both colours, as sampled
62730 - As sampled 62872 - As sampled, blue
63039 - As sampled, grey 62473 - Navy
60177 - Multi floral
62545 - As sampled
62726 - Black (punched), bone
pikolinos
Pikolinos are shoes with a lot of personality. Each shoe is unique and is made with passion, experience and expertise to the craftsmanship. Pikolinos embodies the Mediterranean lifestyle. Not only with its light and splashes of colour, but also with the laid-back nature of the style of the brand. Pikolinos shoes are designed to be highquality, comfortable footwear, embodying the values that, for Pikolinos, are more important than trends.
the collection
alcudia 0752 - Orange combo
bali 0769 - As sampled Magarita 0704 - Sandia
vallarta 5588 - Black, nata
vallarta 1532 - As sampled,petrol
mykonos - Both as sampled
alcudia 0582 - Denim, black
java 0744 - Black, brandy
bali 0593 - Black/ brandy
beautifeel
CREATIVITY - a vibrant force - has the power to originate, to innovate, to capture and to excite. FEMININITY - Each pair of BeautiFeel shoes will satisfy a woman's desire to be fashionable and chic in her unique way and still feel comfortable. LOVE - What is born from love will generate more love. Every pair of BeautiFeel shoes receives a special attention, starting with selecting the highest quality and fashionable materials , through the whole process of creation, development and production. COMMITMENT - Since the brand was launched in 1989 commitment has been reflected in every aspect of the production of BeautiFeel shoes. Each pair of shoes receives personal and individual attention. The BeautiFeel brand was born out of these attributes, and shares them with women all around the world.
the collection
viona - Silver
cindy - Black combination carol - Black
Lago - Black
carla - As sampled
Broadway - As sampled
edyta - White/ black
lotus - Black, nude
Hazel - Black combination
arial - As sampled
Daisy - Black/ nude
Heart - Black combination
chental - Silver
paul green
Paul Green are committed to preserving the skills of fine shoe making. Their passion for the craft is expressed in creating shoes of the highest quality, style and fit that have a unique look. Paul Green shoes are purposely build shoes to fit the needs of modern women. A fashion to function approach to shoe making that fits today’s busy lifestyles. Paul Green use fine, natural materials combined with artisan skills. The Paul Green promise is integrate design that adds value to their customer’s lives and exceeds their expectations. Paul Green make “Shoes for Life”.
the collection
2214 - Smoke, navy
4128 - All as sampled
2931 - Truffel
6337 - Blue, cuoio
3378 - Black, truffel
3536 - Black, red
6589 - Truffel, navy, black
6799 - Smoke, blue