Missoni Castañer collaboration is a wonderful gift to all shoe lovers. The two companies have what is a called a natural creative synergy. Missoni is a legendary Italian label known for its famous "psychedelic" zigzag pattern that is iconic of the late 60s and the 70s. Castañer, very popular in Italy, has time and time again come out with a number of espadrille collections featuring amazing artisan-grade textile patterns. So, one could definitely say that the Missoni Castañer collaboration is a match made in heaven.
It was Castañer's big birthday the other day - the iconic Spanish espadrille firm is 90 years old. I have professed my love for this brand countless times on this blog. One of the most popular Castañer models these days is the "Carina" espadrille wedge. The brand is currently running a draw - every day until April 16, 2017, you can win a pair of "Carinas" by going to Castañer's FB page or through their website. If you don't win, there is a very attractive version of the "Carina" espadrille currently being sold on FarFetch.
Like spring flowers, new espadrille designs are emerging everywhere in Spain – a beautiful promise of sun and leisure that lie ahead. In our latitudes, we are still a good couple of months away from the warm sun, let alone laid-back hours of leisure, but one look at these ultimate summer shoes puts me in a sunnier mood. The espadrille collections I’m presenting today come from two espadrille specialist brands that we haven’t featured before: the Catalan Toni Pons and the Basque Juncal Aguirre or Calzanor.
Barcelona and Catalonia are the hub to many innovative Made in Spain shoes and accessories brands. The region is abuzz with business and culture. Barcelona, the capital, is considered to be
