Mechante of London footwear is a true testament to classic Italian craftsmanship with a fashion forward edge and attention to both comfort and detail. Designer Deborah Lyons was inspired for her Spring/Summer 2010 collection by the glamour of the 1960s and 70s images of Italian summers and the cult classic James Bond movies. The “Bond” girls inspired Lyons to create a collection that was sexy, sophisticated, elegant and a bit dangerous. Each shoe in this collection is named after a “Bond” girl.

Lyons played with architecture and fabrics in this collection, with seductive cutouts, exotic snakeskins and captivating colors with exciting two-toned shoes. Deborah lives in London and the shoes are made in Italy where Lyons works with the finest artisans, as she is a true believer of shoes being the art for the foot.

After studying fine art in London, Florence and Paris, Lyons continued on to Parsons, where she studied fashion design. At the young age of 25, her line, Mechante of London was born. “Mechante” in French means “naughty” and each shoe has a hint of a naughty girl with a cover of a classically feminine beauty. Her youthful essence combined with her knowledge of what women want has allowed Lyons to create a collection that is both boldly feminine and subtly seductive. This “Bond Girl” inspired collection is full of timeless beauties that Deborah Lyons has been able to capture through skilled design, glamorous color choices and luxurious textiles all complimenting the strongly fierce yet stunningly feminine woman. Fans of the line include Isla Fisher, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Blake Lively and Agyness Deyn, to name a few.

Mechante of London is available stateside at Diavolina and various retailers internationally. Visit Mechante of London for more information.

Pictured (from top to bottom): Bambi, $860; Honey, $970