Escala Shoes Autumn – Winter 2016
Achille Pinto Country of Origin: Italy Typical characteristics: Bright colours, high quality silks and yarns For over 80 years, Achille Pinto has produced accessories and textiles of the highest quality. The legend begins with the man himself – Achille Pinto – purchasing three looms, which he operated in his garage. 80 years later, his vision has become a reality. The name Achille Pinto has always been synonymous with luxury, quality design. Found near Lake Como, Italy, the Achille Pinto factory is home to names such as Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Valentino – just some of their high profile clients. This season’s collection includes luscious fibres, rich colour and intricate patterns to brighten up your Winter wardrobe and keep you warm in classic Italian style!
Amber Rossi Country of Origin: Italy Typical characteristics: European style, mixed textures, classic and chic design. Amber Rossi is one the more recent additions to the collection at Escala. This brand exudes chic, European style. There is something for everyone in their portfolio of styles, ranging from flat sneakers to the highest of stilettos. This season, expect lots of texture, metallic finish, and deep, dark colours from Amber Rossi.
53887 – As sampled
53891 – As sampled
53386 – As sampled
53723 – As sampled
Aquatalia Country of Origin: Italy Typical characteristics: Weatherproof and stain resistant shoes Founded in 1994, by Marvin Krasnow, Aquatalia offers the finest combination of fashion, comfort and technology available in footwear. Armed with an engineering degree and hands-‐on experience in his family’s shoe factory, Marvin worked side-‐by-‐side with Italian manufacturers to create Aquatalia – a line of luxury footwear that is also credited as the very first weatherproof and stain resistant fashion footwear. Today, Functional Luxury best defines Aquatalia’s innovative designs. While trends are always a factor, the guiding elements behind every style are ease, functionality and meticulous Italian craftsmanship.
Clockwise from top left: Ulyssa, Cameron, Luanna. All styles as sampled
Clockwise from top: Paolina, Olalla, Raia. All as sampled.
Fallon – as sampled
Angelina – as sampled
Arche
Country of origin: France Typical characteristics: nubuck suede, latex soles, bright colours For 40 years, Arche has been assembling its designer shoes, boots, sandals and handbags by a team of crafts artisans in the Chateau Region of France not far from Paris. Every pair of Arche shoes are hand crafted to perfection with the goal of providing the absolutely best product possible. All Arche shoes, boots and sandals feature 100% natural Latex cushioning for maximum durability, flexibility and unrelenting shock absorption. Supple water and scratch resistant nubuck leather repels the elements while creating a cozy and breathable home for the foot. All Arche shoes, boots and sandals provide instant comfort that will create a bounce in each step.
Habba – As Sampled
Albyz – green, grey
Nino – bordo, purple
Pianak – As sampled
Dadi – As sampled
Klea – As sampled
Habry – As sampled
Laraos – bronze, navy
Ninolo – navy, terracotta
Klein – black/zinc
Beautifeel
Country of Origin: Israel Typical characteristics: Elegant, feminine and highly comfortable shoes. "Creativity, love, femininity, commitment. The BeautiFeel brand was born out of these attributes, and wishes to share them with every woman in the world." – Ami Bar Nahor, Founder and CEO BeautiFeel is a Product of Love. Ami Bar Nahor, founder and CEO of BeautiFeel, believes that 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.
Left to right: Montana – As sampled, Gabby – navy, Lyza – As sampled
Denny – As sampled
Amor – Both as sampled
Amor – Both as sampled Bottom left: Deva – as sampled Bottom right: Franco – as sampled
Mystique – As sampled, Asia – As sampled
Octavia – As sampled (red)
Left to Right: Paola – As sampled, Siena – As sampled
Magi – Both as sampled
Above: Dame – As sampled, Magnolia – As sampled Beneath: Left to right – May – As Sampled
Clarus
Country of Origin: Italy Typical characteristics: Classic style moccasins The history of the Clarus begins in the first half of the 20th Century: it originated from an old artisan’s passion for hand-‐made footwear. Even nowadays, each product is hand-‐made by skilled artisans. The result of such work is a shoe featuring the highest quality and comfort standards. Specialized in the production of women’s moccasins, the company today exports its brand all around the world. It is characterized by very high Italian quality and taste, together with the tradition of hand-‐made shoe manufacturing.
8819 -‐ As sampled
8853 -‐ As sampled
8814 -‐ As sampled
Gabriele
Country of Origin: Israel Typical characteristics: unique cushioned foot bed. Comfort and fashion: concepts that underline the success of Gabriele shoes. Giovanni Beni, the founding father Gabriele shoes, was a passionate shoemaker. In 1988 Gabriele Beni took control of the company and continued the tradition. Quality, outstanding materials, beautiful patterns and ‘Made in Italy’ are characteristics of each product by Gabriele. The fit, the comfort and the accessories of each shoe are unique. Bottom left: Tek – As sampled, Bottom right: N/A, Top: 3148T – As sampled
Gardenia Country of Origin: Italy Typical characteristics: Exquisite, classic design, high quality materials, high-‐fashion inspirations. Gardenia is an Italian family owned company. Hailing from one of the most fashion-‐forward countries in the world, Gardenia shoes are of the highest quality and finest design. Over many decades, shoes from this beautiful label have been the epitome of quality and craftsmanship. From a classic moccasin to a fashion-‐forward high heel boot -‐ these shoes are of only the highest standard and produced to perfection.
5125 – Black patent, chocolate, red, navy
Left to right: 8732 – As sampled 8706 – As sampled 8734 – As sampled, Black
Gran Sasso Country of Origin: Italy Typical characteristics: High quality, natural and/or hybrid fibres, luscious and soft knitwear "Quality is always fashionable" is the inspiring motto of the new generation that combines tradition and innovation, ancient craftsmanship and modern production processes, made exclusively in Italy. The rich natural yarns used and the manual skill of all stages of manufacture make each Gran Sasso sweater unique and unmistakable.
Clockwise from top left: 57255 – Grey, oatmeal 10204 – As Sampled 58261 – As Sampled
54266 – Pink, red, navy 23235 – Pink (scarf)
57236 – As sampled, black
61274 – Taupe, grey, black
57232 – As sampled, black
Hispanitas
Country of Origin: Spain Typical characteristics: Mixed texture, flexible soles, soft linings, rustic design. The inspiration and the starting point for each Hispanitas creations is “The Hispanitas woman”. An urban woman, dynamic and enterprising, who sees her footwear as an ally, able to keep up with her day to day pace of life without wanting discomfort to slow her down. She is looking for QUALITY, COMFORT and FASHION in a single product.
Fred – As sampled
Paula – Both as sampled
Clockwise from top left: Arlene – As sampled Minelli – Black as sampled Minelli37 – As sampled Minelli39 – As sampled
Lee-‐M: Black, Serpent (as sampled)
Bonnie – Both as sampled
Vince -‐ As sampled
Vince84 -‐As sampled
Bertha – As sampled
Olaf – As sampled
Bertha86 – As sampled, cactus
Newton – As sampled
Bolsos45/ Bolsos50 – Black, blue, serpent, bordo
Bolsos54 – Cactus, bordo, black
Paul Green Country of Origin: Predominantly Austria – also Croatia and Bosnia Typical characteristics: Boho-‐rustic style, polished toes, brushed suedes Paul Green is one of the leading brands in women’s shoe fashion in Germany. The company was founded in 1988 in Munich. Paul Green stands for high quality fashion for confident women. Thanks to the carefully selected materials, traditional craftsmanship and passion for shoes Paul Green assures with a unique fit and unmistakable style. Founded in 1998, Paul Green is focused on design and high individuality. These shoes offer quality and variety. The manufacturing process in connection with high quality of raw materials, good style combined with comfort and great design lead to an exceptional product. Paul Green's women shoes have an excellent fit.
8440: As sampled
4272: Both as sampled
1790: As sampled 1793: As sampled
8832: As sampled
8898: As sampled
8847: Earth (as sampled) Ocean
3367: Black dot
4252: Bronze
Pertini
Country of Origin: Spain Typical characteristics: Brogues, lace-‐ups, platforms, woven leather and classic shapes with a modern twist Pertini reinvents classic Spanish shoe styles, adding touches that give them a unique personality. Playful combinations of volumes and colours along with impeccable quality are what sets these shoes apart. Inspired by the collections designed by their forefathers in the 1950s, Pertini continuously reinvent classics –brogues, moccasins, and boots – giving them a touch of the neo-‐ dandy and a retro-‐inspired look. Timeless shoes featuring an infinite set of details; PERTINI breathes new life into the shoe concept. Shoes for shoe lovers.
10578: As sampled, black lizard 11144: As sampled
10921: As sampled 10792: Plum metallic, Black
Peter Kaiser Country of Origin: Germany Typical characteristics: Classic shapes, chic design, fine detail Peter Kaiser was established in 1838. As a recognized designer of women's footwear the brand has gained a cult following across the globe. Peter Kaiser shoes hold a reputation for channeling key fashion trends from season to season. Crafted from fine leathers, soft suede's and fabulous fabrics, Peter Kaiser designer footwear is a stylish, sophisticated and timeless choice.
Nicola – As sampled
Lara – Black, navy Jasmin -‐ Black, bordo
Roxanna -‐ Carbon
Brenda – Brocade print as sampled
Joa – As sampled
Lagos – Black, hazel
Eileen – As sampled red and grey
Estrelle – As sampled
Filippa – As sampled
Pikolinos
Country of Origin: Spain Typical characteristics: Moulded foot beds, soft leathers and Mediterranean styles Pikolinos identify with the Mediterranean lifestyle. These shoes are designed to be high-‐quality, comfortable and embodying values that are more important than trends. Leather is the star of Pikolinos shoes. A Pikolinos shoe is what it is due to the quality that is invested in its production. The leathers in Pikolinos shoes are treated naturally in order to keep the leathers as soft as possible.
Clockwise from top left: Venezia506 – Black, Venezia523 – Lead, Andorra553 – Garnet (as sampled) Victoria540 – As sampled, StratfordW1D – As sampled, deep blue.
Puntotres Country of Origin: Spain Typical characteristics: Moulded foot beds, Puntotres is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of bags and accessories since 1991. Puntotres supports the Environmental and Health Protection. For optimum product Puntotres carry out painstaking quality control, both in the initial selection of raw materials and in the processing of the product. Only the highest quality skins are used to maintain its softness and quality.
94302 – As Sampled
93341 – Copper, anthracite
93104 – As Sampled
94306 – As Sampled
93805 – Chocolate, camel, green 94851 – Chocolate, black, green
All as Sampled and black/blue
95303 – Chocolate
All as sampled (hazel)
From back, forward: 94428 – Zebra 94403 -‐ Zebra