'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.
What's Driving This Trend
- Classic Flats
- Opportunities for designing timeless and comfortable flat shoes that cater to the growing market demand.
- Italian-made Shoes
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in producing high-quality shoes at more affordable price points.
- Neutral Colors
- Design possibilities for creating versatile and minimalist footwear options for consumers.
Who This Affects Most
- Shoe Manufacturing
- Innovative approaches in manufacturing processes to achieve high-quality flats at affordable prices.
- Fashion Retail
- Potential for retailers to tap into the demand for classic flats in the women's footwear market.
- Textile Production
- Opportunities for producing unique patterns and materials to create standout designs in the flat shoe segment.
