In the Peko factory in Tržič, the symbol of the city of Tržič and one of the symbols of the Slovenian shoe industry, the machines are humming again. Shoe designer Alja Viryent, who some time ago rented a part of the abandoned Peko building, presented the first shoes made in the premises of the failed Slovenian shoe giant. 250 euros must be paid for a couple - they are timeless women and men salongoers.
I'm baking returns to the scene. The spirit of the symbol of Slovenian identity and symbol of the Slovenian shoe industry the designer puts on her shoes Alja Viryent, which presented the first shoes it produced in the abandoned Peka building, where she has been working since September, when she rented a 100 square meter workshop. S prototypes it is now gathering orders to start production. She offered for sale classic saloon with fluorescent heels and a classic men's shoe. Each will be made according to 100 pairs.
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Each pair costs 250 euros and Viryent's hope is to sell everything and then hire people and start production. "The specialty of the first shoes is the carefully selected details, namely the fluorescent dye, which will be a limited edition only 100 pairs always separated from all subsequent collections.
On the men's shoe, it is fluorescent only a stitch on the eyeball, and for women's shoes, the entire shoe is sewn with fluorescent thread, so that you will not go unnoticed, she will make sure fluorescent heel. "With these details, I wanted to emphasize that the buyers of these shoes, supporters of my vision, will identify with my courage and proudly show everyone that they support my a heartwarming story of love for shoes,” Viryentova appeals to people.
Gallery - shoes produced at the Peka fire pit:
More information:
viryent.com