Elizabeth Dunn is new to the world of shoe design. Really new – her SS 2012 collection is only the second one she has issued – which makes the originality of her designs even more impressive. Her first collection was featured in the London Mavericks show at London Fashion Week in 2010. That first collection included this fantastic mary jane with the removable flower detail:
Timeless style
Ms Dunn is a Cordwainers graduate, currently based in East London. She worked as an assistant to Cleo B before designing under her own name.
She says she is inspired by her native North Yorkshire and you can definitely see that in her designs: the sturdy shapes, the muted colors, and the timeless style.
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That makes it sound like her shoes are conservative, which is so not true. She often starts with a classic style, but then adds an unexpected element for an unconventional effect. |
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Craftsmanship is very important to these designs. All of Ms Dunn’s footwear is made by hand using traditional English shoemaking techniques; these shoes are meant to last a long time. |
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| Ms Dunn sources as many of the materials as possible within the UK to ensure that the quality is excellent and the shoes will age well. |
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The quality of the craftsmanship allows for beautiful detailing. |
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Elizabeth Dunn footwear is made to order. Information about designs and pricing is available through her website. Please support independent shoe designers! |
Jenna of Lust for shoes is one of the most dedicated shoebloggers. She studied shoe design at Cordwainers College in London about a million years ago. Allways on the look out for independent shoe designers our paths crossed many times on the internet.
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