Reinventing Footwear as Wearable Sculpture
In Los Angeles' vibrant creative landscape, artist duo Marylouise Pels and Vanessa Giovacchini are redefining footwear with their boundary-pushing project POSSO. Their signature creation, The Spat, isn't just an accessory - it's a provocative fashion statement that bridges art, design and functionality.
The Spat: A 21st Century Footwear Revolution
This ingenious leather accessory:
Transforms ordinary shoes with its bendable internal wire structure
Creates endless silhouettes from rigid architectural folds to soft deconstructed draping
Secures comfortably with an innovative elastic band system
Reimagines 19th century spats for the contemporary fashion avant-garde
"The Spat changes everything about a shoe's personality," explains Giovacchini. "It lets wearers become co-designers, morphing the shape to match their mood or outfit."
From Art Studios to Street Style
Born from Pels and Giovacchini's shared studio practice, POSSO reflects:
NYC's dynamic energy meets LA's experimental spirit
Sculptural sensibility combined with wearable art philosophy
Custom craftsmanship (each piece hand-made in their LA studio)
The collection ranges from discreet foot-hugging pieces to bold knee-high statements, all designed to interact playfully with movement and light.
Why POSSO Matters
In an era of fast fashion, POSSO offers:
✅ Sustainable style - transforms existing shoes into new looks
✅ Artistic expression - wearable sculpture for creative dressers
✅ Gender-neutral design - transcends traditional footwear categories
"We're not just making accessories," says Pels. "We're creating tools for self-reinvention."
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