London Collections Men isn’t just about catwalks and presentations, it also has some showrooms which host up and coming newer designers and presents them to the world. One I am always excited to catch is Diego Vanassibara. This is the third collection we’ve seen from him, and each time I am enthralled with what he comes up with!
For Autumn/Winter 2014-15, Diego gives us “Dynamic Jewels”. Perhaps the collection has this name for it’s rich jewel tone colors, or perhaps because these shoes are true gems themselves!
In this collection, we see shoes (oxfords and loafers) and boots that have been updated to provide true functionality. Diego has created a lighter sole which gives more traction, however in no way shape or form sacrificing this style aspect of the shoe. We see his signature wood panels, though done in new and creative ways on the boots-this season on the side as an accent. Diego is quick to explain he has a shoe for every occasion: the office, a night out, in the studio,for planes, trains, and automobiles. And he is right, the collection fits together but also has something for everyone.
Finally, all you ladies out there rejoice because Diego now makes his men’s shoes as small as a men’s US size 3 so women with tiny feet can wear his strong, independent, masculine shoes.
BDMOTP favorites: olive green oxfords, orange boots and orange loafers.
Posted by Lori Zaino and photos by Paloma Canseco.
