Miami Beach, FL – April 13, 2016 – Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour along with event hosts, Image Consultant/Personal Stylist Elysze Held and Managing Director of Haute Events at Haute Living Media Group Violet Camacho, welcomed Creative Director of René Caovilla, Edoardo Caovilla, for an in-store personal appearance. Guests enjoyed meeting Edoardo and received an autographed sketch of the shoe they purchased. Guests also enjoyed sweets and bubbly in a customized lounge showcasing the Fall/Winter 2016-2017 Collection from René Caovilla.

World Red Eye caught up with Edoardo Caovilla, who gave us a closer look on where he draws inspiration from and how he keeps the ladies coming back for more.

WRE: Tell us about the collection you are presenting at Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour? 

EC: The collection we presented perfectly represents all of the wonderful qualities of Miami’s women: sexy, feminine and edgy. All of which make both the shoes and these women stand apart from everyone else.

WRE: What was the inspiration for your latest looks?

EC: The inspiration of these looks mainly come from the Venetian tradition. For example, the San Giorgio model is inspired by the church in which my parents got married. It is located just in front of San Marco Church in Venice. Also, the light inspires me with incredible designs. In fact, the reflecting rays of a beautiful sunset onto the water surface creates amazing shades of colors.

WRE: Where do you draw inspiration from to create new looks?

EC: Generally, I get my inspiration early in the morning, especially the moments of the day when you are not fully awake. Nature also plays an important role; nature’s wide range of colors are recreated in our shoes.

WRE: What is the most important thing to keep in mind when designing a shoe?

EC: I don’t believe there’s specifically a single thing to keep in mind. Every shoe is different and each of them have crucial points that we have to respect. The sketches and the types of clients we are targeting are also elements to remember when creating a real piece of art.

The use of Swarovski stones gives our footwear a unique and luxurious touch, which sets us apart from the competitors.

Edoardo Caovilla, Creative Director for René Caovilla

WRE: Tell us about the current footwear trends. What are some do’s and don’ts?

EC: Fashion is currently moving forward with a few different shapes; chunky heels and laces that completely embrace the ankle are two of the biggest trends of moment. However, we always interpret them with the iconic “Caovilla” touch.

WRE: Has your culture had an influence on your design aesthetic?

EC: Definitely. Venice is indeed part of my DNA, and is reflected in every collection we design. Unconscious knowledge is another key point. We as Italians are lucky to be surrounded by a beautiful country with inspiring landscapes, so it almost feels automatic for us to our reflect it in our daily work when creating luxury shoes.

WRE: What sets Rene Caovilla brand apart from other luxury footwear brands?

EC: Renè Caovilla is always identifiable thanks to its chic and elegant designs. The use of Swarovski stones gives a unique and luxurious touch that set us apart from the competitors. We create shoes that exalt every woman’s femininity, enhancing her features while always keeping her daily needs in mind. From the sneakers, to the chunky heels, to an evening pump, the Renè Caovilla touch is indeed present and visible.

WRE: Describe the kind of woman who is rocking Rene Caovilla shoes?

EC: As introduced before, the Renè Caovilla woman is very active in her daily tasks. From early morning, to the late evening, she needs a shoe that can be a perfect companion. That’s the reason why we have a wide range of styles; flats, running shoes, chunky and high heel.