Michelle Ludek premiers shoe collection at Cape Town Fashion Week

Bennett and co, using only the best finishes and fabrications, will produce these hand-made shoes available by order only, just in time for summer.

Ludek explains, "I am passionate about shoes and wanted to extend my love for shoes to my consumers. My fashion label is now well established and has enjoyed growth over the past five years. Shoe design seemed like a natural progression for me, so I am excited to launch the line at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week this year."

That is not to say that her attention has been taken away from her clothing designs, this year her summer collection tells two stories. "I have tried to find a balance between creativity and reality: while each story is unique, there is an uncompromising liaison in each that takes its inspiration from the Art Deco period."

Fans can expect tailored pieces, fringing and striped fabrics, reminiscent of the 1920s while shots of tangerines, cobalt blues and a unique colour, "celery", that the designer has created & developed gives the collection a brave, playful and sexy punch.

Impassioned about collaborating with up-coming creative talents, she has challenged Bridgette de Waal, who created all the crochet and knitted pieces in the collection and Belinda-Lee Ludek, with creating exclusive inspired jewellery pieces to complete this summer collection. Supporting local fashion, Cameo has supplied all hosiery for the show.

For more information, go to www.michelleludek.co.za.