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Blake Platform Mule in Ivory Leather

The Blake Mule combines a very light platform made out of cork and wrapped in leather.

Details:

• Upper: 100% Calf Leather (BOS TAURES farmed in the Netherlands).
• Sole: 100% Calf Leather (Netherlands).

Calfskin is notable for its durable and pliable nature. Flexible enough for a custom fit, the tightness of the grain provides an elegant and refined surface.

The heel of this shoe is harvested from responsible managed forests governed by the Forest Stewardship Council. Production of wooden heels utilizes less carbon than virgin plastic; therefore, it reduces the amount of waste materials that make up today's landfills.

This article is made of real cork. Cork is a sustainably produced natural product. Cork oak is unique in its ability to regenerate its outer bark. After a tree reaches 25 years of age it can be stripped of its cork once every 9 to 12 years without causing damage to the tree. A single cork oak, which lives up to 20 years, can be harvested over 16 times. Any difference in color and grain that are seen on the surface are features of the material itself. Care must be taken as contact with hairspray, perfume and any other product containing alcohol or alchohol-based products may damage the material permanently.

This tannery based in Vicenza, Italy is a part of the Leather Working Group and filters their waters through ACQUEDELCHIAMPO SPA.

This garment was made by a family-owned factory located in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, and compliant with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification standards.