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Video Essay: Creatures of the Night #1

by Alexander Fury on 11 May 2011

'Fashion seems to have a peculiar peccadillo for footwear right now, reworking the humble shoe into a hybird combining the elaborate couture touches of elaborate embroidery and exotic skins, with elements filched from fine jewellery and even sculpture.' Alexander Fury analyses a sculptural pair of A/W 11 Sergio Rossi shoes, citing Italian Alta Moda, Mariano Fortuny and the Renaissance amongst their design references.

'Fashion seems to have a peculiar peccadillo for footwear right now, reworking the humble shoe into a hybird combining the elaborate couture touches of elaborate embroidery and exotic skins, with elements filched from fine jewellery and even sculpture.' Alexander Fury analyses a sculptural pair of A/W 11 Sergio Rossi shoes, citing Italian Alta Moda, Mariano Fortuny and the Renaissance amongst their design references.

Analysis:
Shoes:
Sergio Rossi, A/W 2011
Model:
Chloe at BMA Models
Fashion Direction:
Alexander Fury, Francesco Russo
Sound Supervision:
Ian Sands
Production:
Camera and Studio Assistance:
James Robotham, Alex Lockett
Technical Assistance:
With special thanks to:
Xavier Rougeaux and Miriam Romano at Sergio Rossi, and Eve Kalinik at Karla Otto

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