Pedro, the global shoe and accessories brand based in Singapore, recently unveiled its Fall-Winter collection with a fashion show at the Greenbelt 5 Gallery.
“Urban modernism” was the inspiration behind Pedro’s latest collection, as seen in the use of metal hardware like studs, which accented a number of women’s boots, wedges and clutches. A number of stilettos also came with spiked heels in Art Deco-inspired metal.
Sandals and pumps with platform heels no longer dominated the collection, as they shared the stage with women’s shoes with “natural” heel heights.
Women need not confine themselves to somber blacks and dark grays this winter, since Pedro offers plenty of colors from jade green to royal blue. It also has a line of sandals and pumps in magenta, oxblood, orange and turquoise with black, gray and green accents.
“Our designers are all based in Singapore, but they come from all over the world,” said Freddie Chew, Pedro’s assistant retail operations manager. “Apart from prevailing trends, they get
ideas and inspirations from things they see around them.”
A great deal of inspiration for Pedro’s urban modernism, for instance, came from buildings and bridges that crowd the world’s most cosmopolitan cities.
“Women’s platforms are not going away anytime soon,” Chew added. “But we now offer a wider selection of sexy heels. A good number of styles for women still have plenty of detailing on both heels and uppers.”
Exquisite detailing
For men, Pedro offers a combination of lace-up oxfords and spectator shoes, slip-ons and driving moccasins in brown, maroon, deep blue and granite. A number of lace-ups come with Pedro’s exquisite medallion detailing combined with its modern burnished finishing.
The show featured a good selection of classic men’s lace-up sneakers, driving moccasins and formal dress shoes given fresh, updated takes. The brand also has a line of men’s totes and briefcases fashioned mostly from man-made materials. Some come in solid neutral colors, while others are jazzed up with contrasting detailing in the form of leather trims and accents.
To complete the look, Pedro also provides men with a line of neutral-colored leather belts that come in plain or textured finish.
“Our items, especially our shoes, are reasonable for their price and quality,” said Chew. “That has always been our main strategy for the brand–comfort, quality and affordable price points.”
Established in 2007, Pedro is owned by the same company behind the bigger and older Charles & Keith. Suyen Corp., the same Philippine-based company behind Bench, exclusively represents Pedro locally. It now has 10 stores nationwide.
Photos by ALANAH TORRALBA
