Edhèn, the SS 2017: EXOTICALLY CORRECT

In the name of ”exotically correct” Edhèn presents its new collection of men’s handmade shoes for Spring-Summer, which opens the way for an incredible exotic getaway, far from the mundane, a journey on the road to inner freedom.

Edhèn confirms its classical, cool identity.

It leads us into a harmonic universe, punctuated by the power of colours, of matter, and by purity of form.

The classic foundation, although influenced by new alchemies which can eradicate old thought patterns, offers a new vision of male footwear.

Using the raw flavour of raphia to strip its varnish gives the Operà Pump, a classic tuxedo shoe, a whole new meaning. Coarse ecru twines form the elongated silhouette of this Brummel-inspired slip-on shoe, evocative of leisurely strolls along the coast of Antibes.

Slip on the glam.

An escape carried out with chromatic awareness. A balanced lightness that can be observed through the triumph of vibrant suede: old gold, Prussian blue, Savoy blue and crimson, for loafers covered in small embroidered running zebras, palm trees and exotic plants and animals inspired by a pop aesthetic characterised by extreme formal detail in terms of proportions and colour contrasts.

And more colour still, with the double buckles imbued with hues of teal, pearl copper and wheat which make up the tapered, affably snob gaiters (Brera).

The suede gives way to the pineapple and tobacco nuances in the tumbled leather, which contrast with the dark brown sole: archetypes of cultured dandyism embodied by the Kensignton.

It edges away from the reassuring smooth surface of the Marais model with its tassels, an an ancient reminder

of timeless elegance.

The high-instep sandal, reminiscent of childhood, is glammed up by rough textures, shades of desert sand and taupe and natural leather buckles.

The sneakers present pastel colour trilogies: champagne/ cognac/ ivory; aloe green/ sage green/ Titanium white. This elegant, contemporary vision of footwear renounces all notions of the ‘active’ in order to pay tribute to

a new form new urban elegance.

Heavenly, just as the brand name suggests.