“A lifestyle brand is a brand that attempts to embody the interests, attitudes and opinions of a group or a culture. Each individual has an identity based on their choices, experiences, and background. “ (1)
There is no doubt that Katharine Page fine footwear is truly a lifestyle brand that embodies the equestrian way of life with pure authenticity. While the fashion “label" Katharine Page represents exceptional quality sandals and ballet flats with an equestrian flare, Katharine Page the “person” is an avid horsewoman. She is passionate about her sport and the love of her beloved show hunter, Surreal. Katharine is an amateur rider that has made deliberate choices, like many of us, to ensure that her passion for hunter/jumpers is nurtured. She commutes to ride and train with a coach she holds in the highest regard, Amanda Steege, while also eloquently balancing a home and family life, and a hands-on career connected to her love of horses.
I’m consistently inspired by her social posts featuring her perfectly presented simple, yet gourmet meals, the bucolic setting surrounding her residence and almost daily fashion “ensemble” ideas. Katharine is the embodiment of a horsewoman living a balanced equestrian lifestyle.
TRUSTING A BRAND
Because Katharine truly embodies the equestrian lifestyle that represents our love for hunter/jumpers “as a way of life”, I trust in her brand. Her artisan footwear is not a commoditized marketing scheme, but rather a business that she pours her heart and soul into. This is obvious in her impeccable attention to detail inclusive of aesthetic design, fit, material selection, packaging and production. This carries over to her gracious customer care. While her sandal styles might currently be a hot trend on the AA Circuit, they are of classic design and would fit seamlessly into any luxury department boutique. I would consider her summer footwear an investment; just like fine show bridles, they are timeless.
THE CAPRIOLE BALLET FLAT: "AIRS ABOVE"
After years of wearing heels in my corporate career, I am an afficianado of the perfect ballet flat. This was my go to “switch out” shoe when bounding across cities or airports in my business apparel (no apologies- I would never wear tennis shoes with my career clothing, regardless of comfort!). Ballet flats have now remained my staple shoe within my daily wardrobe; I wear them with boyfriend jeans, capri, leggings and flaired skirts and tailored dresses. Although I have a fairly large selection of ballet flats as holdovers from my “previous’ life, I truly am pairing down my wardrobe to just a few quality pieces. When Katharine mentioned last year that she was designing a ballet flat, I was over the moon with enthusiasm.
The quintessential perfectionist, it seemed liked ETERNITY to me for Katharine to source the perfect materials and finite the design for this shoe. The wait was well worth the end product, appropriately named " The Capriole" (i.e. airs above the ground). Handmade in Portugal, this all leather flat is will take you from day to night and from modern denim to timeless dresses.
In classic Katharine Page form, the horizontal stitching on the back seam is a subtle homage to the fancy design on the finest hunter bridles. The Capriole is available in both classic colors and more vibrant hues. Regardless of your preference, this piece of footwear is an investment that will never go out of style due to the endless hours of development Katharine contributed to creating the shoe.
TIMELESS
Much has been written about Katharine Page footwear. What I would like to convey is that when you choose a piece from the Katharine Page collection, you are making a purchase much like a fine show bridle and halter. These are investments that become better with time. The woman behind the brand lives the equestrian lifestyle and understands both style and tradition. She is dedicated to only producing the finest footwear in fashion forward designs that eloquently represent the heritage of the sport that so many of us love. Both Katharine and her elegant brand deserve the highest honor in lifestyle brand terminology: AUTHENTIC.
Salut!
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