Dionne Gooding Shoes was established in 2008 by up and
coming shoe designer Dionne Gooding. Dionne attended De Montfort University
where she completed a degree in Mixed Media Textiles. It was whilst taking
footwear courses at London College of Fashion that Dionne discovered her
passion for shoe design and thus started to think of innovative and exciting
ways to incorporate her textile techniques into footwear.
The company’s mission is to supply desirable, glamorous
and exclusive footwear to women of all ages through a choice of shoe styles and
customised limited edition designs. Dionne Gooding Shoes prides itself on
designs which are exclusive and original; she ensures this by creating no more
than 5 of any one style. Dionne supplies a variety of shoe types, from killer
heels to flat shoes.
Being a woman herself Dionne understands how important
show stopping footwear is to the everyday Carrie Bradshaw. She therefore also
offers a customisation service which concentrates on bringing the perfect dream
shoe to the client. As well as this she also offers special consultations as
part of a bridal and special function service. Here the client is able to
discuss the unique specifications of their ideal shoe for the particular
function, and in return receive expert advice and design interjection from
Dionne Gooding.
Dionne Gooding is constantly breaking boundaries by
creating high fashion, luxurious and eclectic collections. Her inspiration is
the women about the town, from home to the office and from the office the
nightclub, shoes for all eventualities and shoes that will add a touch of
glamour to even the simplest outfit. Influences and themes that are
prevalent in the collections are jewels and ‘bling’, African culture and
wildlife and animal prints. Most pieces consist of heavy embellishment,
including Swarovski crystals and studs along with decorative fabric
manipulation.
Dionne Gooding shoes also offer a shoe party service,
where clients are given the opportunity to host shoe parties for a minimum of
10 guests. The shoe parties area great way of getting family and friends
together for a bit of healthy competition and a fun filled night. Clients are
invited to play shoe themed games, purchase exclusive Dionne Gooding
Shoes, customise and recycle old shoes and create and design bespoke new
ones.
