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Ancient Greek Sandals in Fashion

ancient greek sandalsAccording to “Sfilate Fashion Avenue“, famous Greek fashion designer, Christina Martini presented the impressive spring/summer 2013 collection. The outcome of her cooperation with Greek designer Marios Schwab; an impressive pair of sandals resembling ancient Greek sandals, a really unique piece which was presented in London Fashion Week.

The cooperation between the two top fashion designers led to the creation of a gladiator pair of sandals with intricate leather lacing and buckles.

This is the second time they have worked together. In an interview, Martini said: “This is the result of hard work. Both fashion critics and the public embraced the Ancient Greek Sandal collection, something that led us to work together presenting this new fashion line.”

Inspired by ancient heritage, both sandals were shown in black unlined vacchetta leather and featured painted raffia fringe, lacing and tinted raw edging. Schwab noted that the Ancient Greek Sandals project gave him the opportunity to work on a traditional Greek fashion line. Martini said that it was the result of hard work, a challenge, a new idea of ​​a sandal that could eventually be the basis for an entire winter collection.

Ancient Greek Sandals are handmade locally by skilled craftsmen using traditional techniques that have existed for centuries. A raw, yet feminine aesthetic distinguishes this new sandal brand. The chemical-free, natural tan leather ages beautifully with time and wear.
The collection is inspired by ancient Greek goddesses, nymphs and muses as well myths, pottery, jewellery and sculpture.

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