Shoe newbies, Neous , have muscled their way into the market with the same vigour and seemingly effortless style that’s presented on their footwear. Despite coming to fruition only last year, the brand is already stocked by commerce heavyweights like Browns, Net-a-Porter and ModaOperandi.
Influenced by the clean lines of modernist art and architecture, and created out of juxtaposing materials such as super-soft suede and ultra-cool Perspex, founders Vanissa Antonious and Alan Buanne saw a gap in the market for luxurious, high-fashion shoes sold at reasonable prices. Antonious had previously climbed the ranks at Harper’s Bazaar, while Buanne trained across the world as an artisan shoemaker.
Together they came up with Neous – the name being an amalgam of the last letters from both designers’ surnames. Focusing largely on the excruciatingly hip mule shape, the aesthetic is both bold and minimalist; simple yet striking. Expect to see modest designs set alongside vivid colour-play,or familiar shapes contrasted with unexpected detailing, in order “to satisfy the needs of the woman who values practicality and provenance as
well as style.”
On top of being downright beautiful as well as affordable, Neous shoes are designed to fit seamlessly into the modern woman’s hectic lifestyle – intended to be worn from day to night.
Every pair is built with precision and comfort in mind, with sound block heels and totally wearable elevations. This season we are swooning over their two-toned heel mules, decorated with a metal ring and available in three inspiring colour ways.
Shop the Browns SS17 Collection! for more unique designs.
Written by Thea Carley
