DANCE THE NIGHT: For anyone who’s dreamt of strapping on a pair of disco bright Terry de Havilland platforms, but worried they might stumble, their moment has come. Now anyone can wear the brand’s statement shoes, not as but as jewelry following a collaboration with Weezy Pop, which is known for its colorful, handmade acrylic charms.
The limited-edition collection of five shoe charms will debut on Friday and be sold through both brands’ websites. The charms, which cost 47.50 pounds each, are inspired by de Havilland’s signature designs, and can be worn on necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, as well as on shoes and bags.
“Every charm feels like a tiny piece of wearable art, with every detail carefully considered to bring these legendary designs to life in true Weezy Pop style,” said Louise Cowley, founder of Weezy Pop, which sells at stores including Fenwick and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, England.
The Zia charm from the Terry de Havilland x Weezy Pop collection.
Nieve Jones, head of creative at the Terry de Havilland brand, said the collaboration “celebrates the joy of creative expression and the beauty of pieces made by hand. As two proudly northern [English] brands, we’re united by a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, creativity and supporting independent businesses.”
Jones added that both brands “are passionate about designing pieces with personality and a story to tell,” and that Terry de Havilland has been working with Weezy Pop over the past two years on events and customer activations, “so it felt like a natural next step to create something together.”
Each charm is laser-cut and hand assembled at the Weezy Pop studio in Newcastle upon Tyne. The shoe charms are made from a pearlescent white sparkle acrylic base with mirrored finishes meant to reflect the light from every angle. The charms are finished with plated gold or silver hardware.
A pair of Terry de Havilland peep-toe platforms and an anklet adorned with the new Weezy Pop charms.
Terry de Havilland, who died in 2019, was a footwear pioneer known as “the rock ’n’ roll cobbler.” He treated shoes like small, spectacular works of art at a time when footwear was largely conservative, discreet and functional.
His designs were all about adding height, glamor and a wild beauty to the already extravagant clothing of the late ’60s and the ’70s, and his clients included David Bowie, Cher and Jerry Hall.
He worked in film, creating shoes for Tim Curry in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in 1975, and for Angelina Jolie in “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” in 2001. His designs are part of the Victoria and Albert’s fashion collection, and have become collectors’ items.
