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Alpha

Alpha explores hidden potentials. Appearing stately and composed at first, the slightest of movements causes the pent-up wings to stir, to unfold. The true strength of the Alpha, however, is grounded in its heels. Inspired by lathe-turned balusters, they exude power and crude beauty.
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Corona | Silver

Corona explores natural beauty. The foot is showcased in its most beautiful state, resting and elevated, with as little obscurity as possible except to further highlight its beauty.
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Pegasi

Introduce customers to your shop with lifestyle imagery and product photography.
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Monoceros

Monoceros tells the tale of ascension. By reimagining the penny loafer – itself a story of ascent from Norwegian fishermen to Ivy league stable – with our intricate folds, this everyday favorite promises to help us reach the stars.
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Lynx

Lynx explores the power of a whisper. By rethinking the intricate folds on the Alpha as a small, subtle hint of unleashed tension on the vamp, Lynx shows that powerful statements can come in a whisper.
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Cygnus

Cygnus explores complexity. By placing contrasting folds, lines, and curves, carefully, it shows that complexity can still be harmonious and pleasant.
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Get to know Chris

Stories about Chris & his shoes

The formative years

The formative years

I went to a Catholic high school in Worcester, Massachusetts. Back then, in the '70s, everybody wore hideous uniforms. To cope, girls would express themselves with massive hair and enormous shoes.  I was a junior in high school when I...

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Meeting Tim Gunn

Meeting Tim Gunn

When you have incredible mentors, they push you to do improbable things. Under Aki Choklat encouragement and insistence, I pursued my Masters in Footwear at Polimoda Fashion Institute. To a retired telephone repairman, design is a foreign language. I struggled...

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Handmade, with Passion

Handmade, with Passion

Another unexpected journey my shoes took me on, was to the town of Vigevano – a stunning historical and architectural town outside of Milan. In the town center is the Museo internazionale della calzatura – the International footwear museum. Vigevano...

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