What happens when a supermodel teams up with a shoe brand?
Every so often, we hear about a fashion collaboration that warms our hearts.
London-based brand Malone Souliers is known for its fun, whimsical and meticulously handcrafted shoes. Add Natalia Vodianova to the mix, and you get a collaboration that directly benefits underprivileged children.
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50 per cent of the proceeds from the sale of the Natalia Vodianova x Malone Souliers collection will be donated to the Naked Heart Foundation, a charity started by the Russia supermodel.
Founded in 2004, the organisation aims to give every child a loving home and does this by supporting fostering efforts, creating safe spaces for kids in impoverished areas, and helping families who are raising young ones with various disabilities.
Featuring heels with embroidered hearts and a pair of lofers with the the words 'my naked heart' stitched on, the designs were inspired by Natalia's love for her homeland and Russia's rich history of embroidery.
The collection launches on stylebop.com today.
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