Outfit and fashion ideas
ballerinas are a great and very feminine alternative to gender neutral summer shoes, Like espadrilles and sailing shoes, they have been one of the absolute trend shoes since their invention in the late 19th century by the Italian shoe manufacturer Salvatore Capezio, for whose development Capezio even received the Coty Award. The delicate shoes make a long leg due to their shape and emphasize this and the back of the foot very skilfully.
Patent leather – the material for a radiant look
Since the famous American designer Claire McCardell The ballerina shoes debuted in her collection and appeared on the cover of Vogue. The look and shape of the shoe have constantly evolved. A particularly eye-catching and elegant variant of the classic ballerina shoe are the patent ballerinas, which enhance your outfits with their shiny material and are also suitable for festive occasions.
Traditionally used for the footwear of gala uniforms, patent leather has also become increasingly popular in the apparel industry Material for elegant evening wear and shoesand accessories such as handbags and purses.
The shape of this leather is a refined smooth leatherthat has to be both scar-free and high-gloss. The starting material is either coated with a special varnish, usually oil varnish or cold varnish, or a thin film with a mirror-smooth surface. The typical characteristics of leather are retained, which means that shoes made from the material are dimensionally stable and stretchy, while still being breathable and spirited. That stable material does not have to be impregnated before wearing, but can be better protected. As a material for color ballerinas, it protects the feet even in sudden summer rain much more reliably than models where the shaft is made of soft textiles.
