Which shoe for fall!?
- Thread starter Antigonaluv
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You’re probably right.
The leather made me think fall,spring summer but I hear you can’t get the rope wet, so a bit delicate.
Yep, that's certainly true. I don't know what the weather is like where you live in the fall, but you really shouldn't wear espadrilles in the rain. Even a little bit of water, droplets and specs of dirt would pretty much ruin the rope on those shoes.
Nearly all espadrilles are produced by castañer under license. But yes not specifically YSL. The rope sole is very comfortable but isn’t particularly durable.
“Today, the Castañer factory, founded in 1927, creates luxury, high-heeled espadrilles for 15 designer labels, including Lanvin, Hermès and Christian Louboutin, and it crafts its own collections for 17 Castañer boutiques in Spain, France and Japan”
All Hail the Humble Espadrille! (Published 2010)
With the help of Yves Saint Laurent and other top designers, the Catalan company Castañer turned the traditional Spanish peasant shoe into a fashion statement.
Thanks! I almost purchased a pair of sandal espadrilles from them during the Net-A-Porter sale.Nearly all espadrilles are produced by castañer under license. But yes not specifically YSL. The rope sole is very comfortable but isn’t particularly durable.
“Today, the Castañer factory, founded in 1927, creates luxury, high-heeled espadrilles for 15 designer labels, including Lanvin, Hermès and Christian Louboutin, and it crafts its own collections for 17 Castañer boutiques in Spain, France and Japan”
All Hail the Humble Espadrille! (Published 2010)
With the help of Yves Saint Laurent and other top designers, the Catalan company Castañer turned the traditional Spanish peasant shoe into a fashion statement.www.nytimes.com
Now that I know they create nearly all of them I may find a less expensive version just to try at some point.
Thanks!
The main difference between the designer ones and the regular castaner ones is that the designer ones tend to offer more interesting uppers.
I just took a look at the current women’s offerings and they seem to be mostly canvas and in a snooze fest colour palette.
Men’s had both leather and suede options and this suede one is calling my name.
Unfortunately, the Castaner pair that I own had sub-standard quality, the jute has loosen and end is sticking out. A tiny hole appearing on my toe area too.Nearly all espadrilles are produced by castañer under license. But yes not specifically YSL. The rope sole is very comfortable but isn’t particularly durable.
“Today, the Castañer factory, founded in 1927, creates luxury, high-heeled espadrilles for 15 designer labels, including Lanvin, Hermès and Christian Louboutin, and it crafts its own collections for 17 Castañer boutiques in Spain, France and Japan”
All Hail the Humble Espadrille! (Published 2010)
With the help of Yves Saint Laurent and other top designers, the Catalan company Castañer turned the traditional Spanish peasant shoe into a fashion statement.
I’m sure designer quality is way better.
Chanel, YSL, Hermes and Castañer all use the same jute. It isn't a particularly durable material and is a "peasant" shoe for all intents and purposes. They are comfortable and light weight but are prone to the issues that you mentioned above.