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Has everyone noticed recently, how the fashion industry has been highlighting men fashion? We did. It sells! A lot, actually. Men became, more than women, the industry target. Gay or straight, it doesn’t matter at all. Gender is now androgenic for fashion designers, combining accessories and fabrics, being both bold and traditional. Tailoring is not the only move  to perfection. Gentlemen, suit is important, but it’s not enough. How about the shoes? Shoes have been a symbol of status ever since. A symbol of classiness, money and influence.

Men shoes can bee the most traditional and eclectic piece, even for girls! Pay attention to the runways, were we can see more and more girls using oxfords and slippers, so masculine and strong. The manufacturers embrace the new times, reinventing the tradition and remaining faithful to themselves. Carlos Santos is a stablished Portuguese luxury brand who does that. Combines old techniques and materials with innovative ways, specially concerning materials and leather. Forms and inner materials get new approaches as we can see in the Verbier Boot. The brand can mention the Swiss Alps as a moto, but we prefer to see shapes, colours and sceneries.  Red carpets, Hampton’s shores, Florence streets, City cafeterias, private jets. Meanwhile caught by a 80’s guilty pleasure song we remember the words, a pair of those could sing loud and clear:

“Boys, boys, boys I’m looking for a good time Boys, boys, boys Get ready for my love”

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We do believe that fashion should be democratic and affordable. We also shout out loud how important to support Portuguese economy is, buying our wonderful and world wide known footwear.

Sometimes there are stereotypes and prejudices about certain brand or shop, so let’s brake that barriers down and build a more inclusive fashion world.

Does not Zara lives on imitating designers collections? Have you ever thought living Zara behind? How about H&M and the capsule collections with designers? It’s stills remain as prêt-a-porter…

Seaside  is a Portuguese brand who also is strongly inspired by other brands, who produces worldwide, but has an huge amount of good quality leather shoes and boots for less than 50€. It’s only a matter of sneaking around and pay attention to the Portuguese flag on the boxes. So, whether if your Portuguese or tourist, go for it! It’s OK!

Let’s work on a sustainable world. Let’s build a more inclusive fashion world!

Democratic feet by Seaside We do believe that fashion should be democratic and affordable. We also shout out loud how important to support Portuguese economy is, buying our wonderful and world wide known footwear.

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XPERIMENTAL Shoes x Oriental Vibe

The Xperimental shoes new SS15 collection bring us sisters new direction about the brand. We suppose it’s not a break, it’s more having more options to several audiences. We are sure that there bespoke nature still remains. The oriental mood always present and ethnic details as well. Cool vibe and great colours. We point the yellow wedges for next season!

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The Invisible Sneaker by Relyquia x Allister Lee

The Invisible Sneaker by Relyquia x Allister Lee

How many years can we count from the invisible shoes until the invisible sneakers? The answer: almost 70 years! Yes, your math is correct!

Christian Dior and Salvatore Ferragamo were the genious minds behind this achievement. They were the masters keeping glamour up during the 2nd World War black days! They fought back against the lack of leather, who was used mainly for making boots for the…

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At the fourth day we have Luis Buchinho. Sporty silhouettes and that bathing suits who lust have that retro appealing, so chic! The fucshia and green stand from the black and white. The subtle fabrics and lace layer perfectly and complete the designers vision! And what a vision! Photo Credits: paulocostaphotography

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Katty Xiomara binds together her Latin-American-Venezuelan background with her European and Portuguese background. Presented at nolchafashionweek in NYC, her SS15 collection is fun, girly, happy and wearable in the major sense of the word. Combining her DNA with some trendy combos she nailed form head to toe. Navy, light blue, coral and aubergine compose the color pallet for next season. She is a really talented designer, and we really believe the fashion scene soon or later will headline her as she deserves.