Espadrilles! I really want!

Because of craving and eagerness to buy, I did some research where these beautiful shoes came from. Hahaha! Adik! I was able to google an article from Philippine Star written by Jackie Lou Blanco, same person who brought Espadrilles here. You can check out her store Sueno de Espadrilles on the 4th floor of The Podium. It's not that expensive, P650 bucks, you already have them! I want to buy the jeans style, green for UAAP season which is in July pa naman and white with blue stitches. Before, I was craving for Sanuk pero expensive naman! Its not practical..thank God for this great shoes and let me say, thanks Ms. Blanco for paving the way..hehehe..

According to Blanco,the first pair of Espadrilles she bought was in 1983. It was during a trip to the States with her mom. She promised herself to find out where she could purchase them. She searched the Net one-day and found the site http://www.espadrilles.com/. She was amazed with so many beautiful designs and evolved after so many years. She had the chance of meeting the two ladies who were partners in the business. She was offered to be an industrial partner. She was so thrilled and been part of the business venture, and to top that, it was for espadrilles.

What are Espadrilles?
Espadrilles are traditionally flat shoes, produced in natural colors. The soles are usually made out of straw, wood or rubber. They may be flat, platform or wedge-shaped, and can be made of natural fiber or synthetic fiber rope, or flexible synthetic materials cast to resemble rope. The tops are made out of fabric, usually canvas or cotton. Espadrilles were originally made by hand and are still relatively easy to find.

Where did Espadrilles originate?
Espadrilles were originally made in France and Spain. The term espadrille is French. “Espardenyes” is Spanish. Espadrilles were produced in the Catalonia region of Spain, and also in the mid-Pyrenees in France.

Why are they called Espadrilles?
Its name comes from esparto, the Spanish name for the plant that the shoe soles are made of. Currently though, espadrilles are made out of other materials in addition to the traditional esparto and cloth. Because they are made out of fabric and plant matter, they are best worn in hot, dry climates like ours.

Why are they so comfortable?
The answer is in the soul of its sole. The natural fibre sole moulds to the contours of the feet and lets the skin breathe.

Today it is worn by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum and Paris Hilton and produced by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren, Pare Gabia and Donna Karan.

I have to edit my blog for this trivia:

Before sya maging super "must have" dito sa pinas, Marion has already worn this..naalala ko lang bigla..hahaha..galing lang. She's wearing a criss-cross flat espadrille, given by her mom. This was last year.