be·spoke [bih-spohk] : adjective
Made to the specifications
of an individual client
Bespoke & Custom
Footwear – With Attitude
Made to Measure Shoes & Boots,
hand-sewn in my atelier in Brooklyn, NY.
Old world craftsmanship.
Finest quality materials.
Fitted to your unique shape.
Tailored to your personal style.
Long-lasting functional luxury.
One pair at a time.
About the Maker
Anne Marika Verploegh Chassé
... is a shoemaker, artist and educator from Switzerland and the Netherlands.
In her Brooklyn atelier STIEFELwerk – meaning "bootwork" – she designs and builds
made to measure footwear for individual clients, employing traditional techniques and skills.
Background
Fascinated by the physicality of the making process, and the challenge of combining design, math, ergonomics and artistry, AMVC has worked with skilled master-craftsmen all over the world to learn the craft.
Her fine arts background bleeds into her designs. Bold lines, curves, hand-stitched details, multicolor rows of threads, and leather surfaces marked by
nature, exemplify her work.
Collaboration with other artists and designers is a source of inspiration.
In addition to her atelier work she teaches footwear design and construction at Rhode Island School of Design, Fashion Institute Of Technology and Parsons.
photo: Robert Pennington
Gallery
Bespoke Ladies Summer Derby in fire engine red baby calf, stitch-down construction.
Fully Bespoke Ladies Alligator and Kangaroo Ankle Boots with asymmetrical design lines. Goodyear welted by hand, pegged waist and stacked leather heels.
To have a bespoke pair made is a beautiful and luxurious thing. It's a conversation between the maker and the patron.
Fully Bespoke one-of-a-kind gents ankle boot with asymmetrical details in decorative stich-down construction. Vegetable tanned leather from Pergamena - a small speciality tannery located in Upstate NY.
A challenging order - the satin upper was tricky to manage. Made to the specifications communicated by the Costume Designer - and fitted to the talents measurements.
For Theater /Film sometimes existing Shoes and Boots get distressed and painted instead of made to order.
Horween Cross hatch with black edge finishing.
Kangaroo Vamps, Hand-dyed Indigo Uppers. Built in the Western Tradition with English Style 1inch square heel.
Summer Derby in fire engine red french calf, stitch down construction
Buy less, choose well, make it last.
Mme Vivienne Westwood
The Process - Fully Bespoke
Schedule your first fitting that starts the conversation in the workshop.
Having a pair of Shoes or Boots made is not a quick process - but a labor of love. It can take anywhere between 6months to 2years from the initial meeting to completion. It all depends on my current waitlist of existing orders, material sourcing, the project, your availability and the intricacies of conversed design, material, techniques, fittings and making.
The actual hours that go into a pair range from 60hours to a whole month from start to finish.
Everything is done in-house by the maker:
From taking measurements to creation of the design, pattern, upper and construction/making of the shoes or boots.
Fully Bespoke starting at $3,500 (Sales Tax not included)
50 % Deposit Required to start the order (non-refundable).
Get Measured!
For Appointments, Inquiries and to get notified of any upcoming events: