WORDS Palesa Kgasane
The dynamic design team behind the Cape Town-based Mediterranean shoe brand Espadril has released new designs to usher in the seasonal transition.
South African Rizqah Isaacs and Spaniard Patricia Terre have been working hard in their Bree Street studio to put together a collection of new designs that are truly reflective of the iconic Espadril shoe. The trademark woven-rope-and-string luxury shoe, synonymous with island life, luxury and style, is being slightly reimagined with the new collection, with the focus being on the changing of the seasons. The shoes are all hand-woven using the traditional Mediterranean method of stitching, but given an authentically African twist with the variations in designs and colours.
“We both love beautiful things and draw inspiration from a very instinctive place,” says Patricia. “We are very different, though, and both of us have strong personalities that shows in our work.”
The new collection is available for purchase at 100 Bree Street, Cape Town. For more information, visit espadril.co.za.