Surrealism in stilettos

High heels like fur. But they also like to be draped in fabric as heavy as theatre curtains. Yes, it’s almost Mardi Gras but that’s just a coincidence, because Chi-Lai Yuen’s shoes are an ode to surrealism.
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"Breakfast in Fur" by Oppenheim, "The Lovers" by Magritte, "Persistence of Memory" by Dalì. What do all these famous works have in common with Chi Yuen’s footwear?
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Perhaps a predilection for misplacement, an openness towards new ways of sensing the world through the juxtaposition of unexpected materials and textures.
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Chi-Lai ("cherry" in Chinese), is a young English shoe designer born and raised in Hong Kong. She graduated at Cordwainer’s College in London with a Master of Arts in Fashion Footwear and has experience working in women’s fashion. LTVs, Chi Yuen

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She has worked for Celine, Alexander Wang, Pollini and Nicholas Kirkwood and her designs have been displayed at fashion shows and galleries in Japan and the USA.
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This collection was presented at the University of Arts in London where Chi-Lai is following a Master’s in Fashion Footwear. LTVs, Chi Yuen

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What does a good design entail for her? A combination of simplicity and innovative ideas, produced at the highest quality and with luxurious materials.
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