I'm a little in love with Regency right now, can you tell? I've got new duds for both myself and Mr. C to do, but we're also prepping a new Regency shoe for pre-order. Yaaaay!
Before I share pictures of the new "Highbury" flat, though, I inspire you with these original examples that were closely referenced to create our new dyeable satin shoes:
Once again we are following the "hallmarks" of Regency footwear - pointed toe, high vamp, and side seams. There is also another hallmark to notice - the spring heel. It is a common misconception that Regency shoes were totally flat. Most Regency flat have a small wedge under the heel, sometimes covered in leather, like on this Met shoe:
Many Regency shoes had ribbons attached, to lace up the leg for a Greco-Roman look. In Abigail Adam's slippers, you can see tiny little loops set inside the shoe, just for this purpose:
We thought this was a great idea, too, so you'll find loops like these on the inside of "Highbury."
I will show you photos of the new "Highbury" soon! For now, dream of the all the possibilities. :-)
