LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's first collection of shoes made of glass will be debuted at a champagne reception on January 29, 2010 from 6pm-9pm on the rooftop patio of the Q by Pasquale Studio at 5616 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles 90019. Designed, engineered and developed by Pasquale Fabrizio, "the cobbler to the stars," the shoes are wearable works of art featuring handcrafted soles, embellishments of Murano glass and 24-carat gold beading. Working with artisans throughout Italy, Pasquale has married the elements of shoe architecture, quality materials and natural beauty which bring to life the fairy tale of the glass slipper.
The inaugural collection of 100 pairs of shoes will appear for the very first time to a select group of media, celebrities, designers and stylists. This event will showcase the five styles of Q by Pasquale's couture collection of evening shoes. It will be a celebration of Pasquale's five-year journey to bring this iconic shoe to the forefront of fashion.
Pasquale Fabrizio is a master shoemaker with exacting standards and inspired artistry. He learned the fine art of shoemaking through his family's business, which has been making shoes for nearly 50 years. Pasquale has built his reputation through re-crafting shoes for Madonna, Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker, among countless other celebrities. His Los Angeles studio has been cited by "W Magazine" as "the best in the world." His clientele includes Emmy, Grammy and Academy Award winners, as well as some of the most passionate shoe aficionados from around the world.
