BRONZE SHOE

Esteban Blanco, Paris
I came across an image of this bronze sculpture, Paris, by Esteban Blanco, and was fascinated by the detail the artist was able to achieve in bronze.  This series of works was inspired by the book Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino, and continue with the (surprising) shoe sculpture theme delineated here.   Born in Cuba and educated in New York City, Blanco now lives and works in Miami.

Image from estebanblanco.com

ART TO WEAR: Boyarde Messenger x Charlotte Olympia.

I'm not sure how this project has eluded my attention for so many months, but I just came across these painted shoes by artist Boyarde Messenger.  Messenger hand-painted Charlotte Olympia pumps to look like famous works from Art History, and they're just beautiful!  Now I have a serious desire to make my own.

What do you think: would you DIY?  Which shoes are your favorite?

 Via.

ART TO WEAR: Rebeca Raney x Madewell.

I came across this Rebeca Raney x Madewell tote in store a few days ago and fell in love. Raney is an MFA graduate from the School of Visual Arts and lives and works in Brooklyn.

 In case anyone reading this was wondering what to get me for Christmas, I'd be overjoyed to receive this hand-painted tote, $225.

View the full Rebeca Raney x Madewell collection here.