It’s not every day I find something that makes my heart skip a beat. But when I do, I’m online and I have this thing (or things) shipped to my doorstep, where I can gush over it in the comfort of my home. Someone please help me with my newest obsession!
Or wait, no need for that. Let me convert you, err, tell you all about it instead.
I’ve been a fan of Paula Cademartori, an Italian-Brazilian designer who’s been making ripples in the international fashion scene since 2010. Part of “Milan’s newest breed of fashion talent,” Cademartori has made a name for herself with her iconic bags, which were spotted on the red carpet and sported by Hollywood icons and street style royalties alike. An advocate of things made in Italy, the country of half her roots, she practices meticulous attention to detail which manifests in her intricate and fresh designs.
While her handbags are easily the talk of the town, I’ve been swooning over her other conversation pieces: her shoes. There’s something exquisitely playful about the flash of color, about the way its strings are designed to wrap around an ankle, about the masterful mix of materials you wouldn’t normally see together. I mean, where else can you see a boot that juxtaposes suede with kidskin and nappa leather without looking like you’re trying so hard to be a Bond girl?
The beauty of a Paula Cademartori piece is its drama. It adds punch to a sartorial statement. Whether it’s through her flamboyant handbags or her quirky shoes, the designer presents herself in ways that showcase femininity’s wilder side.
Now, unless you can drop plans and book a flight to Europe, the Americas, Arab Emirates, Africa, and parts of the Asia-Pacific when the obsession hits, you can snag her pieces online on e-boutiques that carry them. Moda Operandi currently offers three styles of shoes, all sandal heels with hints of metallic hues and complementary colors. If you’re eyeing the bags, look up Farfetch as they ship internationally. Yoox also offers an extensive range of shoes, bags, and even keychains by the brand.
If those don’t work for you, try scouting other links on her page to see where else you can get a piece of Paula Cademartori.
So, which of her pieces are you planning to purchase? Or if you’ve got a piece in your closet, tell me all about it.
