CASE STUDY        

A Treasured Client

A long-standing client relationship allows bespoke work to deepen. Over more than fifteen years, Caroline has created a private collection for a client whose life moves between London, the Cotswolds and New York.

Each piece draws on a different reference, from wildflowers glimpsed on a journey to Austrian heritage, birds, brocade, lobster embroidery and 22ct gold leaf. Together they form a personal archive of craft, memory and imagination.

Colourful wildflowers and poppies among tall green stems.

Wildflowers

Inspiration

One such commission was the pink suede ‘Field Flowers’ boots. These were inspired by a stunning sight we both experienced on a drive from London to the North Cotswolds a few years ago: a vast field of summer wildflowers. This theme was enriched by images of flower paintings from the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition that year, which my client shared with me. There follows a small selection of my shoes from this clients collection.

Inspiration

One such commission was the pink suede ‘Field Flowers’ boots. These were inspired by a stunning sight we both experienced on a drive from London to the North Cotswolds a few years ago: a vast field of summer wildflowers. This theme was enriched by images of flower paintings from the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition that year, which my client shared with me. There follows a small selection of my shoes from this clients collection.

Colourful wildflowers and poppies among tall green stems.

Wildflowers

Long leg, zip front boot in dusky pink baby calf suede. The hand embroidery worked in silk thread features stylised yellow, red, blue and white flowers, green stems intertwined with rope-like strands. Oak bark tanned leather soles and top pieces.

Field Flowers Boot

Long leg, zip front boot in dusky pink baby calf suede. The hand embroidery worked in silk thread features stylised yellow, red, blue and white flowers, green stems intertwined with rope-like strands. Oak bark tanned leather soles and top pieces.

Various embroidery stitches on suede

Floral Inspiration - Caroline Groves

An Austrian Heritage

Block Heel, Zip Front Boot - Caroline Groves

Needlepoint into suede

Emboss in Progress - Caroline Groves

Dream I'm an Eagle

Long Leg Boot - Caroline Groves

Hand embossed veg-tanned leather

Ankle Strap, Lace Instep Shoe - Caroline Groves

The Lobster Shoes

Ankle Strap, Lace Instep Shoe - Caroline Groves

Silk embroidery applique to suede

A pair of elegant, heeled shoes handcrafted in Indian gold silk brocade, featuring an ankle strap with Swarovski crystal buckles and ghillie lace panels with 22t gold applied. Louis heels with leather stacks. Lining is a rich burgundy kid.

Caresse

A pair of elegant, heeled shoes handcrafted in Indian gold silk brocade, featuring an ankle strap with Swarovski crystal buckles and ghillie lace panels with 22t gold applied. Louis heels with leather stacks. Lining is a rich burgundy kid.

Indian brocade / 22ct gold leaf