Black is associated with mourning and lunacy (as with Francisco Goyas Pinturas negras series), power (consider judges and priests robes or, worse, Mussolinis Fascist militia the Blackshirts), and sophistication (think tuxedos and limousines), but also with what is sharply cerebral and intellectual
However, feel fee to mix in gold to warm up the look
The beadboard panel design adds both structural integrity and a timeless look that works across traditional, coastal, and rustic interiors
This shoe, like all the other Carminas, is carefully manufactured by expert craftsmen who follow the exact same techniques that Charles Goodyear created in 1869
They fit discreetly in any evening clutch and can be a real lifesaver