BESPOKE FOOTWEAR BY KAN
BY: Ileshaa Khatau, 24 and Neomy Khatau, 51
WHAT THEY DO: Neomy took to producing her own label of hand-crafted footwear in 2004, after she struggled to find stylish footwear in stores. Since then, Kan has supplied contemporary, quirky and colourful footwear to The Bombay Store, and now, Aza, Atosa and Vanilla Moon. Clients’ feet are measured and their personality is figured out over social banter and some questions. “Some customers have back problems, some have narrow feet, some have very tiny feet — these customers need stylish shoes in their size, which can’t be found in stores. This is one of the most valuable bespoke services we provide,” says Ileshaa Khatau.
HOW IT WORKS: At their Carmichael Road studio, go through a presentation, a catalogue and fabric swatches. Against a backdrop of bright-hued, quirky footwear in pop colours, brocade, raw silk and dull gold, you are shown ready pieces and are asked if you would like to tweak any of them to your liking. You can also bring reference images or an outfit along.
WHAT THEY DO: Neomy took to producing her own label of hand-crafted footwear in 2004, after she struggled to find stylish footwear in stores. Since then, Kan has supplied contemporary, quirky and colourful footwear to The Bombay Store, and now, Aza, Atosa and Vanilla Moon. Clients’ feet are measured and their personality is figured out over social banter and some questions. “Some customers have back problems, some have narrow feet, some have very tiny feet — these customers need stylish shoes in their size, which can’t be found in stores. This is one of the most valuable bespoke services we provide,” says Ileshaa Khatau.
HOW IT WORKS: At their Carmichael Road studio, go through a presentation, a catalogue and fabric swatches. Against a backdrop of bright-hued, quirky footwear in pop colours, brocade, raw silk and dull gold, you are shown ready pieces and are asked if you would like to tweak any of them to your liking. You can also bring reference images or an outfit along.
PRICE RANGE: R2,200- 7,000 depending on the level of customisation
GET IN TOUCH:
www.kanaccessorize.com
GET IN TOUCH:
www.kanaccessorize.com
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