We came up with this compromise between the Elizabethan and pirate look Andrea was trying to blend. The mock up for her approval is made out of vinyl so she can make notes on it for changes. She slashed the cuff and did a tape job on it to get exactly the size she wanted. [...]
Chris approved the design and selected metallic gold with black for her colors. The slippers are constructed from two layers of kidskin to accommodate the extreme sensitivity of her skin. The are made without an insole or sole and sent to her for a fitting. Excess leather is left on the bottom to allow us [...]