Happy Icelandic Trekking
Reading Sruli Recht's website is a little like trying to get to know that elusive, intimidating and slightly too-clever guy that you fancied at uni (ok, could just be my experience). You're intrigued, want to find out more and like me could be a little baffled. Anyhow, suffice to say, because of my lack of understanding and general stupidity, I'll just cut to the chase. Sruli Recht, if you care to go through his archived work collaborates, creates in a variety of ways and media. 'Making ugly things beautiful.' 'Making things without time.' His work is the 'result of process, not intention.' gives some insight into the way Recht works but in no way summarises what he does because it encompasses so many things.
Bare bare facts, Sruli Recht studied fashion at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and over the past 8 years has devoted himself to film costumes, made-to-measure projects, pattern cutting for Alexander McQueen and fashion consultancy for brands in Iceland and Australia. After a whole lot of mini projects, Sruli Recht now presents us with his shoes for 2008.
They were designed and made in collaborationw ith Brendan Dwyer in Melbourne and use materials like minke dork, goat, kangaroo and buffalo. Seeing as I can't wax lyrical about them in a clever/poetic way, I'll just say that it's a bit of a crying shame that these shoes are mostly intended for hommes as I definitely would have usage for them. Each shoe comes with preferred wearing purposes. For example 'silent stalking of beauty' or 'rapid duelling with advanced laser based weaponry'.' Clearly these are two things that I'm very much into so cripes! I need a pair of these shoes now, especially the Dorks or 'With a Silvertongue' which turn into boots when you pull the tongue up.
Or maybe they aren't just intended for hommes and I'm not reading beneath the lines. Gosh.... and to think some people think fashion is an air-headed subject.....
Grey Nurse // Dorks
Slipping Away // Czech Bootleg
The Messenger Veins // With a Silvertongue
those just might be the best men's shoes i have ever seen. jesus christ i love them.
Posted by: ashley churchill | 17 July 2007 at 22:32
i LOVE those last grey ones...they should come in ladies...
Posted by: agent86 | 17 July 2007 at 22:47
These are the best shoes i've ever seen. Beautiful! Beautiful! May this designer be rich and successful, please!
Posted by: ananasikakos | 18 July 2007 at 00:32
do you still update your links?
Posted by: monika | 18 July 2007 at 00:45
I seem to drool at mens collections more often that I do at womens these days.
Perhaps because guys can now dress well without donning a suit. And wear shoes that don't make them look like their fathers or little brothers while they're at it.
I might have fallen in love a little with "Czech Bootleg". Is that subtle texturing/embroidery on "Slipping Away"? Will I become a crazy cat lady living in her fabulous men's shoes? The answer is, Maybe. I hope so. And my relatives will fight for these shoes after I pass away, because these designs have the look of passing the test of time.
Posted by: Tina | 18 July 2007 at 02:20
I want the Messenger Veins!!! So badly! Is there anywhere these can be bought at the moment?
Posted by: Kat | 18 July 2007 at 12:00
as a friend of Sruli (and an icelander who's been reading your blog for a long time) I can safely say that your experience with reading his website is very accurate. Even I get baffled. I'm pretty sure he created at least one type of shoe for women in this latest shoe line, and I think (well, hope) that there are more on the way. My favorite thing he ever made are his capes: http://srulirecht.com/index.php?s=75&open=5,97,75,137,135,181,134&lefttext=75&frontpic=9
Posted by: Julia Hermanns | 18 July 2007 at 16:49
I believe these shoes won't be on sale until 2008 as they are going to be presented at shows in October....
Julia: Ok, it's not just me then...nonetheless, I'm intrigued all the same! I love most of his projects too...
Posted by: susie_bubble | 18 July 2007 at 17:00
oh wow those shoes are gorgeous and i wouldn't mind them for myself!! i surfed onto your blog and i totally love it!! i hope you don't mind me linking you. take care!
Posted by: gilda | 18 July 2007 at 19:51
Gorgeous... simply gorgeous.
They might be men's shoes, but they seem rather slim-cut... couldn't one find a way to sneak a pair on?
brilliant.
Posted by: Alexandra | 19 July 2007 at 01:05
As Sruli's younger sister I look up to him very much. He inspires me alot and gives me great ideas. I may be far away but I still think of him every day!
Sruli I LOVE your shoe brand and I hope you become VERY RICH AND SUCCESSFULL!
love your younger sister Gabby Recht.
Posted by: Gabby Recht | 26 July 2007 at 12:30
Every once in a while creative genius will pass you by.
even rarer, you may even hatch eye contact.
and if you are graced with luck you will know them, or know about them.
Sruli Recht is one of these people, a man trapped in creative perpetuum.
Sruli Recht has made clothing articles for me.
Christopher Adam
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