by Tia Janowski
In a world dominated by seriousness and fleeting trends, why not add some fun and boldness to your wardrobe?
Lucrezia Ive does just that with her innovative shoe brand, Lucrethea, bringing a breath of fresh air into the fashion industry.
Talking to Darling Magazine, she shares her journey, inspirations, and why embracing freedom and self-expression is essential in fashion.
When Lucrezia arrived at my London flat for our photoshoot, she was as glamorous as ever, carrying numerous bags filled with her creations and a head full of ideas. Seeing her latest collection, The Walk of No shame, in person was an experience like no other.
Featuring dramatic chunky pink mules adorned with phallic and vulva shapes, these designs make bold statements while being incredibly fashionable and beautiful.
Creativity and design has always been a part of Lucrezia’s life.
As a child, she would sketch clothes and ask her grandmothers to bring her ideas to life with their sewing machines.
“My mum has an incredible passion for shoes, I remember slipping into her shoes as a kid, fascinated by their shapes and designs,” Lucrezia recalls.
Lucrezia’s Latest collection, The Walk of No Shame, is a bold celebration of freedom and sexuality, a tribute to personal expression through fashion.
Embodying the motto, “my body, my choice,” her designs challenge societal norms, address the stigma around sexuality and confront these taboos head-on.
Sustainability is also at the core of Lucrezia’s work.
This inspired her to create a sustainable clothing collection for university, where she focused on up-cycling old and unconventional items to give them a second life and reduce waste. This led to her raiding her dad’s wardrobe for materials to transform, turning old jeans into coats and unused trainers into corsets.
After an inspiring afternoon discussing her designs and story, Lucrezia left me feeling empowered and excited to see what she does next. Her work is not just about fashion; it’s about making bold statements, breaking taboos, and pushing the boundaries of creativity and sustainability.
Read the full article in the upcoming Issue 5 of Darling Magazine…