From The Straits Times    |

If you love shoes but your feet hate heels, you really need to check out the androgynous, but elegant, shoes created by Finnish-born shoemaker Achilles Ion Gabriel. Launched in 2012, the eponymous label is now available on global online shop LN-CC.

online store LN-CC Achilles Ion Gabriel shoes ARTOR BOOTThe Artor boot by Achilles Ion Gabriel from LN-CC

The artisanal features of these shoes is why Achilles Ion Gabriel considers himself more of a “shoe-maker” rather than a “shoe designer”; the soles and hardware are crafted entirely by hand, while the uppers are created in Menorca by a traditional tanner.

Inspired by such diverse things as his Finnish, Swedish and Russian heritage, and his mother’s profession as a graveyard sculptor, the shoes have a strong, architectural look.

online store LN-CC Achilles Ion Gabriel shoes HANNES CHROMOonline store LN-CC Achilles Ion Gabriel shoes DERBY PATENT
The Hannes Chromo shoe (above top) and Derby lace-up shoe (above) by Achilles Ion Gabriel
from LN_CC

Based on classic menswear styles like the Chelsea boot and Oxford lace-up shoe but rendered in patent black leather, the subtle, angular edges on the soles create a “toughness” that translates amazingly well on women’s flat shoes.

Shoe-lovers, you really need to check out Achilles Ion Gabriel’s latest collection; stunningly stylish, perfectly on-trend for “menswear” looks and super comfortable to boot.

Achilles Ion Gabriel shoes are available from online store LL-NC; to shop, go to www.ln-cc.com/achilles-ion-gabriel-w. You can follow LN-CC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thelncc and on Twitter at @thelncc.

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