LYRA MAG.

Block heel sandals, high wedges and flats-new Spring 2016 collection priced from $210-$230 NYC W hen narrowing down fav shoe Spring 2016 collections that we previewed-and there are dozens to choose from...Spanish brand's Pikolinos ..focused collection of sandals-plus a few accessories- from their cooperation with the   MAASAI PROJECT ...always lands on our top ten list. premium leathers-Pikolinos-like Spanish brand ZARA-is fully vertically integrated -hence the exceptional quality and amazing prices...and attention to details-like back zips on flats---help make this beauty worthy walker-street savvy too. Style Alcudia The hand embroidered sandal uppers-crafted by cooperatives of MAASAI dwelling women-are so wonderfully wrought...and distinctively so-we can recognize the exceptional details achieved by these Kenya and Tanzanian dwellers- anywhere we spot someone on planet earth-wearing anything featuring their beaded finery. The finished uppers are then sent to Spain f...

 The Maasai Project-is an amazing collaboration between Spanish brand Pikolinos footwear and over 1000 plus Maasai Mara living woman-as connected via the NGO ADCAM ...that results in gloriously exquisite footwear and accessories... Maasai Tribal Leader William (Kikanae Ole Pere), ADCAM's Rosa Escandell, and Juan Manuel Perán-at the TBG office-NYC- the first retail stop in a 3 city visit-is Harry's Shoes NYC (Sat., April 25th 1PM-4PM ---then---  Benjamin Lovell-Philadelphia, PA and  Belk's-Birmingham, Alabama) WHAT ELSE: The women are paid fair wages for these unique hand beaded details...and given the results-all of the finely crafted shoes, sandals, handbags (later assembled at the Pikolinos facilities in Spain-or pieces of jewelry= timelessly stunning. Lucky us-we re honored with spending a few minutes with the key personnel involved in this worthy endeavor---including Maasai Tribal Leader William (Kikanae Ole Pere), ADCAM's Rosa Escandell, Juan Manuel Perán ...

NYC Stunning, hand beaded details by MAASAI women ... WHAT: The sixth year of an amazing collaboration-with Pikolinos -a Spanish brand -sending its leather sandal uppers to be dazzled by Kenyan and Tanzanian Maasai--- in bold colors, signature ethnic designs, and unique patterns... Fair Trade at its best -the PIKOLINOS- Maasai Project (footwear-men's+women's, handbags, jewelry-prices averaging around $45-$250) enables women to support themselves/families-providing real wages ---and results that deliver some of the most beautiful  to wear AND walk the earth-no matter where you are. beaded jewelry Limited quantities...available online: http://maasai.pikolinos.com/