Designer Cooper hails from New Zealand, but it was the eight years spent living in in London as footwear
designer for Eley Kishimoto, Bernhard Willhelm, and Alexander McQueen that helped inspire the
Beau Coops debut solo collection. Made in Italy with origins of inspiration from Coopers former East
London neighborhood 'London Fields', Beau Coops embodies what the designer calls 'boyfriend chic' -
reminiscent of that special piece borrowed from a loved one, that makes you feel just 'so' when you
wear it.
AW10 - 'FALL STAND & DELIVER'
The debut collection harks back to Charlie Chaplin's hobo style, slashed with punk elements.
For men, comes a collection ranging in scope from a tongue-in-cheek, mens lounge slipper, aptly named
'The Heff', to an ultra cool, sleek line of trainers ('Wyndem'), all handmade in Italy. Punk elements come
to the fore in 'Antwerp', Beau Coops' thick-soled, utilitarian boot - referencing early 20th century
military footwear with the use of wool felt panelling.
Womenswear styles have been built upon a solid base of understated chic. 'Less is sex', according
to Cooper's credo, and these styles, though sometimes towering in height, are always simplified in
silhouette - offering Beau Coops girls a strong and confident, yet thoroughly wearable, look.
An intrinsic London sensibility shows through in the 'Beau' series, an ode to all things everyday, chic
and comfortable. Handmade in Italy, these styles were inspired by a pair of turn-of-the-century
shoes Cooper purchased in Paris - making styles in the 'Beau' line truly cosmopolitan and timeless.
Contrasting this elegance, the 'Frankly' series steers the collection in a more youthful, punk direction,
with a style that reveals Cooper's love of playing with proportion. Featuring a tall crepe wedge
and oversized buckles, combined with luxurious suede uppers, this is not a shoe for the faint at
heart!
For further information, samples an imagery please contact:
Carla Robinson
carla@nmi.com.au
PH 0414 313 888 / 02 9319 3199
