A London-based architect Julian HakesĀ first released his early concept images of theĀ Mojito ShoeĀ design concept was on design blogĀ Dezeen. HakesĀ amazing success story started whenĀ heĀ received a message from the editor of Dezeen saying that his design has gone viral’ and that he should put his name into Google.
HakesĀ story was was posted byĀ GizmodoĀ and registered in excess of 100,000 hits and streams of comments. Over that same weekend Hakes received press enquiries from agencies right around the globe. He evenĀ received a call from the office of a well known female ex-model in New York requesting 2 pairs in her size for her show.
Since then, Hakes has been working to refine every delicate, sculptural curve and twist to make this a very light, comfortable and elegant design.
Hakes has now formed a joint venture with an international manufacturer and distributor responsible for some of the world’s top fashion footwear brands.
Julian Hakes is proud to be an approved brand for Swarovski Elements and he has also recently been awarded the Drapers award for “Best footwear designer of the year 2012”.Ā TheĀ Mojito heelsĀ areĀ availableĀ online forĀ Ā£175.00.
