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Loving shoes whilst blogging means looking out for new designs and designers. Discovering Pol Engels, designer of what is so far a little known brand from Belgium called Biography, has been an interesting experience. He describes his shoes as 'a representation of someone's life', born with the desire to be as unique and individual as possible. Started in 2006, the Italian-made shoes are especially designed to emphasise the quirkiness, the magic and the distinctiveness of the wearer. That is quite a statement which I feel explains so much about why and how women choose the shoes they wear on their feet.
Pol Engels graduated at the Antwerp Fashion Academy together with fellow students Martin Margiela, Dries Van Nooten and Ann de Meulemeester. In the years after his graduation he built a solid reputation as an artist and designed costumes for theatre maker Jan Fabre.
Pol Engels in his showroom
Those in the know in Belgium, appreciate that the designer is more of an artist who's not so much into promoting his brand as he is into creating fantasy shoes, even though he's had the opportunity to show them off on a large scale - in collaboration with Galliano and Martin Margiella.
The brand is called 'Biography by Engels-Strijbol'. Biography in fact consists of a designer duo, namely Pol Engels and Katrien Strijbol who is also the co founder of the lovely fashion label 'Just in case'.
Biography shoes are not for sale in shops but through presentations. During these presentations you can try the shoes and have the shoes of your choice made to order. This way of working gives you the chance to order designer shoes at a reasonable price. Pol also designs amazing dance shoes for those who like Tango and Salsa!
“I was born in a very sophisticated hi-tech facility. My creator took a great care of me. He ensured that my size, shape and colour were perfect. I resembled like my younger and older siblings. That gave me my family. My friends looked different yet as beautiful as me. Everyone generally had a family of different sizes. I was packed with great care and love, and transported to a new city.
At the shop, a giant shopping mart, I was scared at first. I met a lot of strange things I never knew. I quickly adapted to feel that I also belonged there. I made new friends and started socializing. They gave me tour to the shopping mall and shared their experience. I was excited. I met few that looked very similar to me but with a lower price tag, probably from another creator. The world looks at the outer beauty first these days, rather than the inner qualities. A shoe is a shoe. The thought disheartened me.
“Where are Woodlands shoes displayed?”, I heard a strong voice from the corner and it brighten my face. There are people who recognizes importance of quality product. I started singing and my siblings joined me. The whole rack glowed with our smiles.
I saw this well built guy approaching towards us, with office bag at his back; probably he might have come here directly from his office. So he seems to be a serious buyer. He picked up one of my friend who was of my age. That fitted him well. I liked it too. Then he picked me and my couple of friends. He narrowed down on me and my best friend. I was happy that we were the chosen ones.
I gave a broad smile showing my teeth when he clicked us with his mobile phone and sent our images to his wife, to get an opinion. They both chose me and soon I was in his shopping cart! I bid-adieu to my family and friends and hoped for a great journey ahead. The unchartered territory and unknown future worried me a bit but then optimism took all over me. I trusted myself and moments later started jumping in joy to see the world!
I met my long old friend in a shoe rack, he was taken good care. Kiddo at the house was amused to see me and it made me feel at home.
My new owner takes me to his office, the place is now familiar to me. I meet so many new friends in the local train everyday morning. I mingle with them. I go to restaurants on Fridays. I got to see tall buildings, beautiful architectures, fountains and colourful garden. Human beings are amazing with unlimited potential!
My creator always told me to go with the flow. Do the best. Give love and get it back. Never be static, keep moving and make friends as you move along. . , sometimes I feel cold inside a Mall. Once I got wet and I guess I like rains too!”
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