September 2011
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Flying through the air with the greatest of...
I leave for New York this Saturday and begin my internship on Monday.
This month has been absolutely packed full of insanity so much so that I’m almost looking at the single minded focus of the NY internship as a mental vacation. My suitcase is propped open in the corner as I try to think about packing not for a trip but moving my entire wardrobe. Well, not my entire wardrobe. Were I to...
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Don't Call It A...
In case you are ever in the market for custom shoes here is a bit of information you should know: a cobbler does not make shoes. Cobblers only repair shoes. If someone makes shoes they are called a “cordwainer”.
The history of the unusual title is best explained on the Honourable Cordwainer’s Company website:
The term “cordwainer” is an Anglicization of the French...
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Although it’s nothing special I just posted my own shoes for the first time on Shoe Pr0n! Mostly just to tell people I might not post as much since I’ll be in NY… But I’m somehow nervous about putting my beginner’s work in amongst some of the great pieces of art I have posted on that blog. EEP! :)
Thank you!
You are all awesome and gave me excellent feedback. Thank you SO MUCH!
Still Pouring!
Someone from another major shoe brand just contacted me about a project. This is the second out of the blue email I’ve gotten this week. I wonder what’s going on?? Not that I’m complaining, mind you…
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Pouring
When it rains internship opportunities, it pours.
I just received an email from one of my all-time favourite footwear companies regarding a future internship on the other side of the world. Squeeee!
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rachaellangley-ndad asked: 1. How long have you been designing for? 2. Why did you want to be a shoe designer? 3. Is there anything that has particularly inspired you and what? 4.What is your ultimate career goal? 5. What has been the highlight of your footwear design career so far? 6. Is there any aspect of shoe design you don't enjoy, if so what? 7. Is there anything you wish you'd known before you started...
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NY update
Well, it’s official. I just bought a ticket to New York City for October 1st. Alert the appropriate authorities.
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bitchinsoles-deactivated2012050 asked: A very Happy Birthday to you!!! Have a wonderful day! <3
Moving
I know you have all been desperate for me to post something since your lives revolve around my tumblr (as they should), so I want to apologize for the lack of postings.
I just found a new apartment in San Francisco. It’s a bit of a fixer-upper so I’ve been coordinating painters and handymen and cleaners, and packing, on top of trying to nail down dates for the NY internship, decide...
