Don’t ever let anyone tell you that dancing for Jesus is safe. Remember Immaculata and her tumble into the ‘strategically placed baptismal font’? Unbeknownst to her a shard of marble pierced her leathery sun damaged behind and was slowly working it’s way to her heart. When the stabbing pains started she, unfortunately, rushed herself to hospital where doctors discovered ‘Imelda’s little helper’ just before it pierced her heart. So unfair?
I went to visit her this morning (chalk that up to Imelda’s good deed for the month) and like most old people she was complaining to anyone who’d listen. ‘What was the baptismal font doing underneath the stage?, the floor had been oiled…blah, blah, blah’ I’d like to think it was divine intervention. The Lord Almighty was telling Immaculata her ‘corri’ was stale and he preferred Imelda’s Krump for Khrist routine. I can’t help but think the Lord must still be watching over the Despotic Queen. How else does one explain my pre Christmas miracle, also known as Dutch design student M.VANDESTOUWE.
Highly influenced by the work of Dutch born furniture designer and architect, Gerrit Rieveld (famed for designing the red and blue chair in 1917), Maurice is in his third year of a Product design course at ArtEZ Academy specializing in Shoe Design.
Like Jelske, he’s been gifted with an eye for proportions and has successfully established a trademark aesthetic with his strong angular architectural heels, which at 13.5 cm aren’t for pussies. I’ve been mesmerized by his latex shoe with it’s wide top line and geisha-esque wooden forepart. Both the construction and his attention to detail are stunning and demonstrate great promise.
He’s currently finishing off his own collection while collaborating with a number of other design students. So getting more information has proven difficult. Although he doesn’t post daily I recommend you stop by his blog and be inspired by the art of making shoes at it purest form.
Much to my surprise I love the green glitter ones! *oooo shiny...*
Posted by: Danielle de la Mont | August 12, 2008 at 04:26 PM
The green glittery shoes are making me all giddy, my sun damaged and leathery little lizard feet are wriggling with pleasure at the thought of those sparkly treats!
Posted by: Skye | August 12, 2008 at 04:43 PM
They look so versatile and comfortable. Not usually the two words I look for in a shoe given that "comfortable" often spells death, but in this case it is a very good thing. I'm feeling Blade Runner meets Wizard of Oz.
Posted by: super kawaii mama | August 12, 2008 at 08:09 PM
The glitter ones are mine. And yes the Aussie team can have the Celine ones then.
Posted by: Make Do & Mend | August 12, 2008 at 08:29 PM
D - Yes sparkles, but I'm not sure they're Maurice's, I think they are but I couldn't be 100% certain.
Skye - hahaha, clearly you've been parked next to Immaculata's sun bed!
Mama - 13.5 cm heels would be what I expect you wear around to the Coles.
Posted by: Imelda Matt | August 12, 2008 at 08:32 PM
MDM - I think you'll need to wait in line but nudge-nudge- wink-wink, Imelda might be able to cut you a deal.
Posted by: Imelda Matt | August 12, 2008 at 08:34 PM
those green are gorgeous, I wouldn't wear them, but they are cool
Posted by: atelier | August 12, 2008 at 09:39 PM
awesome recommendation on his blog - Such pretty shoes :D *drool*
Posted by: Sheri | August 12, 2008 at 09:50 PM
Ooh the architectural designs make me drool...shoes are definitely meant to look like buildings. I like!
Posted by: WJ | August 12, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Aaaahhhhh, shoe design. I'm always fascinated and flabbergasted by it. Thanks for including the video and so many photos.
Posted by: enc | August 13, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Krump for Khrist. HAAAAAAA HAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. I would give my milk teeth to see Imelda Marcos krumping (clown makeup and all!)
As far as Vandestouwe having an eye for proportions, perhaps he could take a look at my ass and give me some tips on balancing the load.
Posted by: trend de la creme | August 13, 2008 at 01:24 AM
wow, amazing!!!
Posted by: joanna goddard | August 13, 2008 at 01:47 AM
P.S. Will be be seeing you in the next installment of 'Bearing Your Sole'??
http://niwde.blogspot.com/2008/02/surface-magazine-no-69-homme-make-over.html
Posted by: trend de la creme | August 13, 2008 at 01:54 AM
Ah, this is divine!!! Thank you so much for posting! *shoegasm*
To answer your comment in my blog - I play 80s-inspired disco-pop and you can hear my stuff here http://www.myspace.com/doedeere
Alternatively, I can just mail you a copy of my CD for free because I think you're awesome. :) I sent you an email about that a couple days ago - did you get it?
Posted by: Doe Deere Blogazine | August 13, 2008 at 02:04 AM
Ooooh, the gorgeous array of wonderfully chunky heels. I salivate.
Posted by: Sal | August 13, 2008 at 02:14 AM
Poor Immaculata in the hands of the Despotic LOL
I really liked to see all this, thank you for sharing.
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Posted by: The Seeker | August 13, 2008 at 02:18 AM
If I could get my hands on all of those shoes, I would. Love each and everyone. Especially the shimmery jewel encrusted aquamarine ones and the black ones with the strap across the front!! <3
Thanks for your always incredibly sweet comments in my blog. And I appreciate your saying you will vote for me. Looking forward to your comment in my Teen Vogue entry!! <3
Posted by: fashion chalet | August 13, 2008 at 02:39 AM
Love those booties and the "construction" photos!
xoxox,
CC
Posted by: Couture Carrie | August 13, 2008 at 03:14 AM
wow those are so intensely amazing. (is intensely a word? i think i might have made that up..)
Posted by: mw | August 13, 2008 at 04:01 AM
I love the bow on the green-glitter pair.
Swan dress pics are finally up!
Posted by: Danielle | August 13, 2008 at 05:08 AM
Good LORD, I love these and I LOOOOVE your blog! :)
Posted by: Design for Mankind | August 13, 2008 at 05:11 AM
The heel reminds me so much of miu miu/prada from last season. The glittery green pair is omgz amazing and I hate all things that glitter like that. They just did it properly. Delicious.
Posted by: modelizer | August 13, 2008 at 05:24 AM
Soooooooperb.
/Cillian.
Posted by: Cillian | August 13, 2008 at 05:52 AM
the green gitter ones are my fav!
a kiss!!!
Posted by: kirafashion | August 13, 2008 at 06:35 AM
Please go see http://cafeebolos.blogspot.com/2008/08/os-escravos-ainda-existem.html
There's a translator there and you are mentioned... LOL
Love
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Posted by: The Seeker | August 13, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Don't worry hun, I've everything under control, and I manage to say that that factory is of somebody else, not compromising you... so no UN problems LOL LOL
Thanks for your lovely comment.
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Posted by: The Seeker | August 13, 2008 at 09:33 AM
PS - by the way I like the new statement of Imelda
LOL ugliness allergie....
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Posted by: The Seeker | August 13, 2008 at 09:36 AM
I'd like to be the one person who doesn't want the green glitter ones. But I'm not.
Posted by: Sister Wolf | August 13, 2008 at 10:51 AM
All of his footwear is fantastic but I've also fallen under the spell of the green glitter ones...I'm a sucker for things that sparkle!
Posted by: danz | August 13, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Trend - I shocked that I wasn't asked to be part of this photoshoot...and disappointed!
Posted by: Imelda Matt | August 13, 2008 at 08:07 PM
I want to design and make my own shoes now!
I must do some research on classes!
Posted by: Rebecca | August 14, 2008 at 09:34 AM
thank you!
the green glittery ones and the gray/blue above are for iniy sanchez (a dutch fashion designer). they are designed in co-operation with gent vranovci, rosemieke de hair (both accessory designers) and iniy sanchez herself.
i need to update my blog, already finished the mini collection at the moment i'm working on some ideas for my graduation collection (possibly heavily influenced by architectural structures :-D).
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Posted by: m.vandestouwe | August 16, 2008 at 02:09 AM