Gaetano Perrone
Gaetano Perrone is an exquisite shoe brand manufacturing truly luxurious items. All of its products exhibit refined, sinuous shapes, rich, exotic textures and provide a great level of comfort. They are aimed towards an independent, strong, seductive woman, who is not afraid of standing out.
Gaetano Perrone has dedicated the last 10 years of his career to studying, designing and producing shoes and leather goods. His journey began under the inspiring patronage of Antonio Berardi, who introduced Gaetano to a boundless world of imagination and passion. Designing hand made shoes required not only creativity, but also hard work and courage to experiment. Working for labels such as Christian Dior, Kenzo, Iceberg, Sergio Rossi or Gianvito Rossi, the designer greatly expanded his horizons and enhanced his vision, while also, polished his skills and know-how in the field. Working for Alexander McQueen for 3 years, was the designer’s career highlight; the opportunity was certainly a challenge, taking into account the extravagances of the clothes designer.
Throughout years of asiduous work, Gaetano Perrone managed to build a unique signature style for his items. The key to his mesmerizing creations is to be found in the flamboyant textures he fabricates and the subtle, sublime details. For this collection, the distinctive notes lay in the hand made saddle stitches and delicate Japanese threads embroideries, which aim to recreate the texture of reptile scales. Fabrics such as luscious pony fur or iridescent surfaces allure a sumptuous appearance, while electric peacock feathers add an exotic, sensual note. Last but not least, the breath-taking precious gems and tiny enameled beetles adorning the shoes give a final touch of opulence.
The magnetism of the collection is greatly enhanced by the use of an intriguing palette of nuances, such as charcoal, navy blue, emerald green or turquoise; they were all inspired by the colors of different insects with hypnotizing appearance, such as scarabs or dragonflies. Bright peacock feathers complement deep, dark colors, while plain, black ones enrich layers of iridescent fabric. Embroidered golden elements confer a majestic note. ‘Glamorous’ is the word that could describe best both the color range and the eclectic mix of materials.
A feast for the eyes, Gaetano Perrone’s collection can be regarded as a sheer demonstration of beauty. The designer managed to create truly remarkable pieces that will fascinate even the most skeptical viewer.
