Celebrate 10 years of the Blade heel with Casadei

January 10, 2022

When you think of Hollywood glam the first thing that comes to mind is probably an elegant dress, a bold red lip, voluminous hair, and of course, fawn worth high-heels. The Blade heel is a shoe of its time, and Italian designer, Cesare Casadei prides himself in creating the perfect heel that surpasses time and wear. Casadei was passed down from generations before him by his parents and teachers, Quinto and Flora Casadei. After countless iterations of the shoe, Cesare had finally released it in 2011 and the first appearance of the Blade heel was made. The 'Blade Heel' has been worn by starlets from the likes of our favorite Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, model Winnie Harlow, Hollywood’s sweetheart ,Zendaya, and our all-time favorite esuperstar Beyonce.

Casadei celebrates the 10th anniversary of the steel heel design today with a gift to us all — a new capsule collection. The SS22 capsule collection is photographed by the renowned Ellen Von Werth. The new styles of the beloved Blade heel include a momentous invisible vinyl boot, a geometrical cut sandal booties made in black and white, Barbie pink pumps, and more styles that echo the Casadei narrative of sensuality, divine femininity, and unparalleled confidence.

Text by Kerane Marcellus
Photos by Ellen Von Unwerth

The iconic designers tells office of the impact that the Blade heel has had from women who’ve set the tone on the red carpet to women who want to stand out in the monotony. “Ellen and I have always had an affinity for the way we see women. They are seductive, ironic, joyful and passionate,” Cesare Casadei says. “Ellen captured the essence of the iconic Blade in an instant, enhancing its pure femininity by creating a virtual journey between past, present and future.”

Take a peek at the collection here!

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Total Recall

Born in the Moroccan town of Tétouan and educated in Paris, Khattabi’s upbringing required him to make sense of how the different influences surrounding him could align. In turn, his designs explore the embedded codes and history of his bicultural background. Total Recall addresses this phenomon by including garments meant to reflect adaptation and transformation. Skirts made of tire covers and motorcyle tarpaulins refashioned into dresses are scattered across the collection, conveying notions of displacement. Blending these elements adds an industrial touch to the pieces while still keeping a sense of movement.

From sweatpants infused with polka dots to nostaglic slogans and banner display, the ensembles symbolize hidden identities and memories. Giving us a glimpse into his own memories, Khattabi's work evokes affection for the past. It's a nod to the interconnectedness of culture and how we interact with its complexitites creatively. View the collection below.

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Dr. Martens x MM6 Maison Margiela reveal their first capsule collection

November 12, 2024

Dr. Martens and MM6 Maison Margiela have teamed up for the first time to launch a Fall/Winter capsule collection that reinvents classic footwear with a fresh twist. The collection combines four iconic Dr. Martens styles—the 1460 and 1490 boots, the 1461 shoe, and the Penton loafer—into three unique hybrid designs, each with MM6’s special touch.

Revealed at MM6 Maison Margiela’s AW24 show, these designs mix familiar Dr. Martens silhouettes in surprising ways, adding bold new details. Each piece has Dr. Martens’ signature yellow stitching and AirWair heel loop, along with MM6’s unique numbered imprint.

The Dr. Martens x MM6 Maison Margiela collection launches November 19 on both brands’ websites, in select MM6 stores, and at limited retailers.