How weird are Julian Hakes’ innovatively invented Mojito footwear collection? We can’t argue with the concept of ‘weird’ since we’ve established weird is good with trends such as socks with shoes and the return of flatforms livening up the fashion industry. An architect turned shoe designer, it appears as though Mr. Hakes sought inspiration for his range of footwear from a packet of Walkers’ Quavers.
The unusual structure of the shoe itself leads us to query how we even begin to get our feet into such a crazy maze. As mind challenging as they appear, I can’t help but imagine how fab they’ll look with a pair of slim leg cropped trousers, skinny jeans or a little black dress. Forget statement jewellery and forget statement handbags, it is now all about these statement shoes! Full of individuality, these heels are unquestionably an attention grabbing work of art and most certainly put the fun in funky! I guess it’s only a matter of time before Lady Gaga catches her eye on these twisty roller-coaster looking pair of heels.
Though with all footwear comes the comfortable rating and these Mojitos are no exception. Retailing at around £155 – £180, the jury is still out over whether they carry comfort or are simply designed to impress. Either way, Julian Hakes is just one among many designers who have rightly certified London’s position as one of the world’s fashion capitals and for that we salute his architectural talent and welcome him into the world of fashion with open arms.
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