As I write this post, the rain is pouring outside and the weather forecast is miserable. Last week though happily we had a few lovely sunny days and it gave me the chance to test out my new sandals from K.Jacques
K.Jacques is a family run business in France that create bespoke sandals to your precise specifications which sell all over the world. K.Jacques have had artistic collaborations with the heights of fashion such as Givency, Karl Lagerfield; Balenciaga and Helmut Lang; to name but a few. So when you create your own bespoke sandals, you know that you are in great company.
I was given the chance to create my own pair of sandals, which is something I have always wanted to do.
The first step is to chose your style of sandal. I went with the Buffon style with a combination of black leather and Dover Capri leather for a touch of sparkle. Once you have submitted your design, this is sent off to the design team who come back with a picture of your chosen sandal, sometimes with a suggestion of an added element or design.
Once you have agreed your chosen design, the next step is providing them with a hand drawn outline of your feet so that they can create the perfect fit for you. This is especially great for me as I have a slightly wider foot, somewhere between an E and EE so finding fashionable sandals is usually a bit of a challenge.
One week later and my beautiful sandals arrived on my doorstep, with a bag to keep them in to ensure that they stay in great condition. The leather is luxuriously soft and the sandals fit me perfectly.
Once you have agreed your chosen design, the next step is providing them with a hand drawn outline of your feet so that they can create the perfect fit for you. This is especially great for me as I have a slightly wider foot, somewhere between an E and EE so finding fashionable sandals is usually a bit of a challenge.
One week later and my beautiful sandals arrived on my doorstep, with a bag to keep them in to ensure that they stay in great condition. The leather is luxuriously soft and the sandals fit me perfectly.
Being bespoke and handmade they cost a little more than your usual sandal purchase, but for a pair of sandals that fit like a glove, are soft to the touch and are designed to your precise specifications; the money is worthwhile.
With the weather turning to rain and cold I may not get another chance to wear my sandals now until next Summer, although with our changeable climate, I could be wearing them again in blazing sunshine next week!
*These sandals were gifted to me but all opinions are, as ever, my own.
