This story is based upon the experience of a client; we have not used her real name to protect her privacy.


Isabelle is a discerning lady; she knows what suits her, what colours work well with her hair and skin colour. She has a natural instinct for the occasion, what will suit and what to avoid. With a wide network of friends, business associates and acquaintances, her social calendar ranges from informal lunches and dinner parties, to award ceremonies and the opera.

Isabelle has huge issues with finding the right pair of shoes; shoes that give her everything she wants. She is very well aware of the fact that wearing high heeled shoes each time she goes out is just too painful even though most of her shoes are from top designers at the upper end of the market.

All too often, her ability to relax and enjoy an event is marred by the pain she endures because of her shoes. It is not that she has problem feet, nor are they an unusual size. The pain she endures is the same as many women who find it impossible to find shoes that are elegant, stylish but also fit her properly. Wonderful evenings out are ruined by the desperate need to get home and take her shoes off. In extreme occasions she has resorted to taking painkillers to endure the blisters, cramps, leg and back ache caused by her shoes.

She had considered wearing comfortable shoes, a luxury that most men take for granted. Despite her searches Isabelle had not found any comfortable shoes in the shops or online that would not compromise her look. Her experiments with alternative brands proved to be a further waste of time and money, offering no respite from the pain.

Isabelle knows that the right clothes, shoes and accessories are the start of a successful event. She knows that she has to have it all but her shoes continued to let her down. Shoes make you feel confident and because you are on your feet all day having a pair of stylish, comfortable shoes in the right shade with a design that complements or even dominates your outfit (depending on your choice) is the key to feeling happy and great about yourself.

Isabelle had been having many of her outfits made for her, to achieve the perfect fit and distinctive look that she seeks. She wondered whether having her shoes bespoke designed and made would give her the solution to her shoe problem.

Isabelle approached Silvia Campbell to make her first pair of bespoke shoes in September 2007. These were designed to be comfortable, with a 3cm heel, in beautiful fine leather to complement her classic Chanel handbag. Isabelle loves these shoes, and the whole experience inspired her to become more adventurous. Other shoes she has ordered have a heel height of 6cm and currently she is involved in designing a shoes using pearlised white soft leather with combination of python. Isabelle loves the whole experience of her being involved in the design process and being in charge of the final outcome, and she knows that she will get the shoes she needs and not just what is on the shelf.

Isabelle has never looked back. She now has shoes in the styles that suit her, one pair with a heel height of 7cm, which only a year ago she would never even dreamt would be comfortable. She loves her freedom to choose the colour she wants, the design that will work for her to complement her overall outfit.

Isabelle now understands much more about shoes, what makes them perfect for her. The reason why she loves to have her shoes made is because she does not have to worry about how she will cope with the pain anymore. Her preparation for her events is as pleasant as the event itself.

Having her shoes bespoke designed and made is not a low cost option, but each time Isabelle makes a purchase she gets it right first time so there is no financial waste and also importantly no environmental waste, as she will treasure her shoes for years to come.

For further information contact Silvia Campbell at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , telephone +44(0)7825 794275