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When a customer is willing to shell out a starting price of Dh3,050 for a shoe, you know that's got to be a very special shoe indeed. And believe it or not, all of the creations that come from Paris-based luxury shoemaking company Maison Corthay fall under the bracket of 'special shoes'. Why, you wonder? Well it could be because the brand uses materials including python, crocodile and camel leather for their collection. Or because every single bespoke shoe is 100 per cent hand-stitched in their Paris workshop, and can take anywhere from six months to a year to complete. Whatever the reason, today Maison Corthay's clients include the likes of world-famous personalities like Kevin Spacey, Bob Geldof and Clive Owen. Moreover, it is a widely told story that the Sultan of Brunei - one of the first supporters of Maison Corthay - once placed an order of 150 bespoke shoes.
Stepping behind the scenes 1. It all begins with a private consultation at the Maison Corthay workshop or stores - here the client can discuss the exact design, style and hue he desires (customers in Dubai can have their private consultation at Level Shoe district in Dubai Mall) 2. The first measurement of the foot is done. Based on this, a 'last' is created - this is the dummy foot that comes in pairs, made of the very supple wood that can be shaved down and specifically designed to the proportions of every individual customers' feet 3. The first 'trial' shoe is delivered for a fitting to ensure that the last accurately captured the exact shape and size of the foot. All measurements and fittings are finalised 4. Then comes the assembly of all the real leather components including the sole, the upper, the welt and finally the 'patina' to colour the shoe to the exact requirements of the customer 5. The shoe is presented to the customer at yet another fitting - not less than six months to a year after the first fitting. All additional changes - such as minor colour corrections - are then made 6. The shoes are delivered to customers. The last is kept aside in case the client wishes to place future order |
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