I own a creepy number of black and white shoes. This is because, growing up, one of my mother's favorite questions was "But what would you wear that with?" While this rule scuppered my preteen dreams of croptops, it steered me towards a very large, very versatile collection of monochrome footwear which really does go with everything.
I also learned that black and white doesn't mean boring. Proving this point, Korean brand Reike Nen's shoes play with subtle variations of tone and texture while keeping shades neutral. Started in 2010 by designer Rei Yoon Hong mi, the line aims to bring together classic shapes with surprising detailing. This collection, Hong mi's first at OC, features marbled leather, tassels, and panels of silver! Her signature styles, chunky wedges and platforms, still look delicate thanks to intricate burn-out-effect edges and trim. Shout-out to Seoul!
Shop all Reike Nen here.
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LACE-UP WEDGES in black/white
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LACE-UP WEDGES in ivory/tan
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tassel zip-up clogs in black/gold
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Lace-up shoes in ivory/gold/beige
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ankle strap platforms in black
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zip-up ankle boots in black
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loafers in red
I also learned that black and white doesn't mean boring. Proving this point, Korean brand Reike Nen's shoes play with subtle variations of tone and texture while keeping shades neutral. Started in 2010 by designer Rei Yoon Hong mi, the line aims to bring together classic shapes with surprising detailing. This collection, Hong mi's first at OC, features marbled leather, tassels, and panels of silver! Her signature styles, chunky wedges and platforms, still look delicate thanks to intricate burn-out-effect edges and trim. Shout-out to Seoul!
Shop all Reike Nen here.
LACE-UP WEDGES in black/white
LACE-UP WEDGES in ivory/tan
tassel zip-up clogs in black/gold
Lace-up shoes in ivory/gold/beige
ankle strap platforms in black
zip-up ankle boots in black
loafers in red