It is always very refreshing when you a see new talent in the making, and especially when this talent is Greek. In early July, London College of Fashion had its graduate exhibition at the Victoria House. Among the people that showcased their work their was shoe designer on the rise, Vasileios Kalamidas.
Vasileios is a Greek footwear designer, based in London. While studying at Cordwainers in London College of Fashion, Vasileios has established his style in footwear. His work is characterised by minimalism within the haute couture structure of his shoes, offering an emotional euphoria to the viewer/customer.
His ethos is not only to respect the English heritage of handmade shoemaking but also to apply innovative ideas in design and construction development. Perceiving shoes as the ultimate luxury product for a woman, their necessity and beauty within their form’ Vasileios creates artefact wearable pieces that aim to last in time.
WGSN entered Vasileios at its Top Five “Emerging Talent at Cordwainers: Footwear Trend Analysis” characterising his work as “high-octane glamour.” At the present, Vasileios is focusing at his Masters degree at the London College of Fashion. His designs seem to have come straight from a couture fairytale, but luckily, for the fashionistas worldwide, they are 100% true. A little patience though people until his brand is launched in early 2013, and you will be able to walk up a storm.
(All photographs by Adrien Daste, courtesy of Vasileios Kalamidas)
Related links: http://www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/2011/live/
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