Shoe Designer Chrissie Morris
Know the Runway fashion show at the Rockin on May 8? On this show, there are many shoes from designer Chrissie Morris who will accessorize all the outfits from top design houses such as Chanel, Versace and John Galliano.Morris has won many awards for her designs which take their inspiration from knitwear and sweaters that incorporate multiple knit patterns. The shoes are architectural and bold. Her most arresting designs are reminiscent of Art Deco architecture using geometric shapes to showcase the ankle and leg.“Unusual, yet feminine and easy to wear,” is what shoe designer, Chrissie Morris boasts of her creations. These gorgeous works of art are far from being flimsy, “My shoes are for women like me, my mother, my sister-strong women with strong personalities, who like beautiful things,” Morris explains. Inspired by the medieval era, the ’60s and sci-fi future, Morris adorns stingray and python skins with semiprecious stones and Swarovski crystals for art-deco appearance.While finishing her master’s thesis knitwear collection in Milan, Morris began to incorporate and manipulate leather. This experiment served her right, and soon after she was hired as a footwear designer for Sinela Gallery. Morris then went on to create her own label of high end shoes in 2007 and has been dazzling the runway ever since.
