DIONNE GOODING AFRICAN INSPIRED SHOES

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Dionne Gooding was established in 2008 by up and coming shoe designer Dionne Gooding. Dionne attended De Montfort University where she completed a degree in Mixed Media Textiles. It was whilst taking footwear courses at London College of Fashion that Dionne discovered her passion for shoe design and thus started to think of innovative and exciting ways to incorporate her textile techniques into footwear.

Being a woman herself Dionne understands how important show stopping footwear is to the everyday Carrie Bradshaw. She therefore also offers a customisation service which concentrates on bringing the perfect dream shoe to the client. As well as this she also offers special consultations as part of a bridal and special function service. Here the client is able to discuss the unique specifications of their ideal shoe for the particular function, and in return receive expert advice and design interjection from Dionne Gooding.

Dionne Gooding is constantly breaking boundaries by creating high fashion, luxurious and eclectic collections. Her inspiration is the women about the town, from home to the office and from the office the nightclub, shoes for all eventualities and shoes that will add a touch of glamour to even the simplest outfit. Influences and themes that are prevalent in the collections are jewels and ‘bling’, African culture and wildlife and animal prints. Most pieces consist of heavy embellishment, including Swarovski crystals and studs along with decorative fabric manipulation.

Dionne Gooding also offer a shoe party service, where clients are given the opportunity to host shoe parties for a minimum of 10 guests. The shoe parties are a great way of getting family and friends together for a bit of healthy competition and a fun filled night. Clients are invited to play shoe themed games, purchase exclusive Dionne Gooding Shoes, customise and recycle old shoes and create and design bespoke new ones.

Visit her website to purchase or know more about her designs: http://www.dionnegooding.com/

HERE ARE SOME OF HER SHOES