9th July 2012 With the arrival of the hot weather, Italian eyewear designer, Patrizia Shelabarger, creator of Patty Paillette, has launched a range of accessories including these fun summer shoes (above left). I absolutely adore the traditional Italian “zoccoli” or clogs – in Italy you see absolutely everyone wearing them from children to ’90 year olds – I think I bought my first pair, in black, in Sicily in 1991 with a friend; they are super comfortable, easy to walk in, perhaps surprisingly, and perfect for the beach.
Shelabarger’s interpretation of this classic design is, like her eyewear, fun, colourful and a nice quality. The chunky studded leather strap at the front comes in a range of colours including natural leather, orange, bright pink (of course, this is the brand’s signature colour) and a chic blue, tones that are designed to pair beautifully with the specs and sunglasses collection. The Patty Paillette accessory range is now available in the Promenade du Port, Porto Cervo, Sardinia (www.promenadeduport.com), and there is a suggestion that it is going to be coming available online very soon. Other boutiques we spy at Promenade du Port that look exciting are Gallery Fumi (www.galleryfumi.com) and the place to buy a lovingly restored brightly coloured vintage Vespa, Scooter Vintage. CN
