Can a shoe made with sustainability in mind be sexy enough to inspire true lust? I'd have said no until I saw these handmade shoes by Hetty Rose. They're made with vintage kimono fabrics, “relics of a disappearing world, saturated in significance and hidden meanings.” Designer Henrietta Rose Samuels studied at the London College of Fashion, and her shoes, based on her theory of reworking fabrics in a creative and sustainable way, have been seen in the pages of Italian Vogue, InStyle, and Elle UK.

Call them Manolos for the mindful, shoes for the conscious, or simply beautiful artisan treats for your feet. Since Hetty Rose shoes are made to order, plan on 5 to 8 weeks for delivery in your vintage kimono fabric of choice. I’d pair low-heeled Lula with a black dress or white jeans all summer long, or go dancing in Mika 2.



Images/Purchase: Hetty Rose