When we talk about shoes we never talk ONLY about shoes, but about a series of meanings that hide behind a certain choice, from the purely aesthetic to the psychological meaning, from the most superficial to a much deeper meaning.
Many factors contribute to building these meanings, both social and cultural and strictly personal. Red shoes in particular are wrapped in a particular charm that (perhaps) no woman can resist, but which at times are difficult to match, especially if your look is usually very sober and you prefer neutral colors.
In reality it is not one mission impossible and with the right ideas you will be able to find your personal way to wear them. Let's see how!
The myth of the red shoes
Behind the red shoe there are stories, emotions and anecdotes that have made it special and brought it into vogue, season after season.
The references cross different eras and the most diverse sectors, from the world of art to that of architecture, from cinema to the infinite and ever-changing universe of fashion.
The first thought certainly leads to an artist who has been inspiring women and men from all over the world for decades and to whom this year we have dedicated a particular space in our new collection: Frida Kahlo. Long hidden by the shadow of her famous husband, Diego Riveira, Frida was a multi-faceted woman, animated by a deep passion for art and for life, between which she did not make a real distinction. Her lifestyle and relationship with fashion are based on paradox and provocation.
After his death in 1945, his clothes, accessories and shoes were locked for 15 years in the bathroom of the "Blue House", the house in Mexico City which later became a museum. This hidden treasure was only discovered in 2004 and all objects were photographed and cataloged. Shoes, dresses and paintings had the same colors, mainly the red of the passions that Frida felt so powerfully, and the same goals: channel the pain of his body, hiding him with long skirts and shoes cut so that he can walk better, transforming his image into something unique.
The differences between one culture and another then contribute to attributing precise meanings to colors; if for us, in fact, red is the color par excellence of passion, in China it is the color of happiness and luck (also used for brides), for the Indians it is the color of purity while in South Africa that of mourning.
The strong symbolic value that surrounds red and the shoes of this color meant that these were also used as an element of protest. Another Mexican artist, Elina Chauvet, in 2012 he created an installation with red shoes in Texas, to remember the hundreds of women killed in the city of Juarez. This element, which generally represents femininity and independence, becomes instead a strong element of rupture, which every year is now used to leave a "silent" sign in all cities of the world on November 25th, international day against violence. about women.
Not to mention the many references in the world of cinema. Remember Dorothy's magical red shoes in Wizard of Oz? "There's no place like home" ("No place is like home") she would say, clicking the heels of her magical red shoes three times and finally returning home after a fantastic journey.
Why do we love them?
Wearing a pair of shoes is a necessity, wearing a pair of red shoes indicates a specific desire, the need to express an idea, a way of being, the simple thought of a day. It can mean joy, anger, passion but also pain, in short, life!
Synonymous with independence and emancipation, desire and need to dare, to be noticed and to advance in life with color. It could be the shoes of one femme fatale, or simply of a determined woman which has its own style and which strongly departs from the fashion of the moment to affirm what is its personality.
Even when we are not fully aware of it, our choices communicate something about us, in clothing this is even more evident. Many women, however, give up on buying a pair of shoes simply because they are afraid of being too aggressive or because they just would not know how to combine them with their daily look. In fact, it might be a lot simpler than you think!
How to match red shoes
Now, let's get to the practice. The truth is that non thereit's a good way to combine them. Based on the model you can decide which one is right for you. Versatile like a ballerina or an Oxford, gritty if you choose a high boot or an ankle boot, sober and elegant like the classic two-tone Chanel sandals.
The simplest choice, to never make a mistake, falls on jeans with a blouse or a t-shirt and the legendary red shoes to complete the look, comfortable and very simple. If you choose a red boot you can opt for a miniskirt, a full skirt or a midi skirt, depending on the model chosen.
The most daring combine the sporty style with the femininity of a red stiletto. An example: classic chinos, sporty sweatshirt and a patent leather stiletto that will make your head spin.
In addition to the choice based on the model and clothing, there are different currents of thought. Matching looks based on colors. This way is extremely personal and unique. Use the red shoe to break a total black or, even more popular, a total white "Papal style". Play at chromatic appeal; wear accessories or simply a nail polish, a lipstick, a pair of glasses, a small detail that not only recalls the shoe but puts it in the foreground.
The latest trends see the red shoe also the protagonist of the "yes I do"! Oh yeah ... you wear it under the long-dreamed one wedding dress, and if that wasn't enough for someone… red dress and shoe!
In short, whether you are traditionalist or avant-garde, romantic or rock, the red shoe is the safe haven in which to land.
What we try to do every day is to create products with a refined and feminine design. Whether your shoes are red or any other color, what matters is that they represent you and make you walk comfortably towards your destination!
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And remember: a pair of shoes can change your life. If you don't believe it, ask Cinderella!
