Two of my bridal loves are bridal shoes and Claire Pettibone wedding dresses (I’m a self-confessed shoeaholic!). So, I was excited to hear that Claire Pettibone has collaborated with occasion footwear brand Bella Belle to create this limited edition capsule bridal shoe collection.
Consisting of four bridal shoe styles, the collection fuses Claire Pettibone’s whimsical aesthetic into Bella Belle’s signature romantic designs.
Ethereal Styles
Bella Belle delivers fresh and feminine bridal shoes for romance and beauty seekers. This new collection incorporates the Claire Pettibone vintage style and bohemian touch which has made her a household name across the globe.
Handcrafted from silks and fine materials, the ethereal styles feature embroideries, French lace motifs and Guipure appliqué, and are available in pretty soft pastel colours.
Claire Pettibone and Bella Belle shoes told us about their collaboration…
“We invited Claire Pettibone to collaborate on this capsule collection as her designs embody Bella Belle’s spirit — thoughtful and exquisite. Her whimsical touch adds another dimension to our brand’s feminine DNA. Each design has that quintessential Pettibone touch and we enjoyed the creative process with her.” Bella Belle Shoes.
“I was beyond thrilled to collaborate with Bella Belle. My dresses are often paired with their designs and to have the chance to put my romantic sensibility to one of my favourite accessories was a dream come true! Many of the same elements that comprise my wedding gowns inspired this collection — details from nature with a touch of the whimsical.” Claire Pettibone, Designer
The Collection
The gorgeous styles in the new limited edition bridal shoe collection are…
Freya
A little ‘something blue’ for a romantic nod to tradition. The Freya bridal shoes make a delicate, romantic finishing touch with a double ankle strap, and tiny flower buds blooming on the heels. Silver threads intertwined with ivory and baby blue embroidery and a few dew-drops of clear sequins give just a tiny hint of shimmer.
Fabrics: Silk satin and mesh with embroidery and clear sequins with metallic thread
Colour: Ivory with blue and silver
Flora
Flora is a quintessential Claire Pettibone style; pale blush flowers with sage green and rose gold accents embroidered onto blush silk satin. A little vintage, a little whimsy, and all of nature’s beauty wrapped up into an utterly romantic statement piece.
Fabrics: Silk satin and mesh with embroidery and clear sequins with metallic thread
Colour: Blush with sage and rose gold
Giselle
A classic bridal pump featuring French embroidery patterns with a gorgeous scalloped edge to embellish the design. The removable silk ribbon bow is a nod the iconic ballerina and one of Claire Pettibone’s favourite elements. Brides can choose to customise the design with their own ribbon or heirloom piece.
Fabrics: Silk satin with embroidered tulle lace and silk ribbons
Colour: Ivory
Mariposa
Iridescent blooming vines stitched on the mesh upper, with Guipure lace butterflies (a Pettibone signature) landed to take a sip of nectar. At the back of the shoe two winged lovers have found each other, so when the heels are together they make a sweet pair. The Mariposa bridal shoes are available by special order, and as the butterflies are hand-tinted each pair is unique.
Fabrics: Silk satin and mesh with embroidery and Guipure lace appliqué
Colour: Ivory with iridescent and pastel embellishments
You can find out more about the stunning Claire Pettibone for Bella Belle bridal shoes on clairepettibone.com and www.bellabelleshoes.com.