'Alumnae' is a shoe line of classic flats designed by two former 'Sigerson Morrison' designers. Kari Sigerson and her partner Eliza Axelson-Chidsey have taken their knowledge of high-quality Italian shoes and turned it into a slightly more reasonably priced line.
The shoes are beautiful and timeless in the 'Resort 2016' line -- mostly featuring neutral colors with a lot of black and white. A particularly stunning style is a pair of side-lacing shoes that feature a cow-like brown and white material.
The line ranges from strappy sandals to Oxford-like classic flats, none of them straying into heel territory. The designers decided to focus on creating a line of solely flat shoes for women, as they saw that void in the marketplace next to a plethora of well-made heels.
Italian-Made Classic Flats
Alumnae's Line of Simple Flats Feature Woven and Strappy Designs
Trend Themes
1. Classic Flats - Opportunities for designing timeless and comfortable flat shoes that cater to the growing market demand.
2. Italian-made Shoes - Disruptive innovation opportunities in producing high-quality shoes at more affordable price points.
3. Neutral Colors - Design possibilities for creating versatile and minimalist footwear options for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Shoe Manufacturing - Innovative approaches in manufacturing processes to achieve high-quality flats at affordable prices.
2. Fashion Retail - Potential for retailers to tap into the demand for classic flats in the women's footwear market.
3. Textile Production - Opportunities for producing unique patterns and materials to create standout designs in the flat shoe segment.