https://www.simonaruskshoes.com. SIMONA RUSK is an independent British luxury footwear brand. Unapologetically feminine and romantic, SIMONA RUSK shoes are designed following the principle that elegance is timeless. Selected to take part in the Flying Solo One's to Watch FW2020 Couture show at Pier 59 Studios, Simona showcased a collection of heels and boots in sumptuous velvets, rich suedes and luminous brocades. Drawing inspiration from the furnishings and interiors of British National Trust homes, Simona sought to capture the romance and glamour of a bygone era and boldly re-imagine it for the modern, global-minded woman. Hand-made in Italy, the collection included statement fringed thigh-high boots featuring a dragon motif inspired by an antique folding screen. Another standout from the collection was a knee-high boot featuring a Toile du Jouy based on an archive design by the heritage wallpaper printer Cole & Son. Simona also collaborated with UK mills and Maison Henry Bertrand to develop a brocatelle for a cut-out ankle boot. A beautiful cameo adorns many of her shoes. Inspired by her own precious family heirloom, the cameo surround was crafted by a master jeweller in the Arezzo region of Italy.