Miroïke

And speaking of new shoes...I just bought an incredible pair of  boots at UPC* by Miroïke.  A young Berlin based fashion label, these boots were made by hand in thin pleated lamb nappa (crinkled almost) and lined in silk. The sole is traditional oak tanned leather and the craftmanship is incredible. Read this for coverage on their fashion show in February at Berlin Fashion Week. Ulrike Seidel and Ramiro Calderón Alvarado formed the fashion label in Berlin in 2004. Both are graduates from the Berlin University of the Arts and they studied under Vivienne Westwood. Her influence is unmistakeable. *Kudos to the lovely Maha and Anat at UPC for bringing the line to Toronto. If you're not familiar with this boutique you must check it out at 128½ Cumberland Street, just below street level. You'll get incredible customer service and a curated approach to fashion the likes of which you won't find anywhere else in the city!