Schier x Opening Ceremony

Who knew that desert boots, known in South Africa as velskoens or vellies, were first made in Namibia some 400 years ago? Schier Shoes has been producing vellies since 1935 and today, 8 local Damara artisans are responsible for carefully assembling every shoe by hand – turning out just 20 pairs a day. Opening Ceremony has collaborated with the brand to produce a selection of limited edition vellies, which include tufted springbok hide and leopard-print leather. I’m personally a huge fan of the suede versions with the neon capped toes!

(Schier vellies $235 – $380; via Miss Moss)

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29 Comments

  1. Gorgeous pics!
    Love this post!

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    http://www.natashafatah.com

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  2. Love these photos, and the shoes are very cool! I like the little kid versions. – Aliya:)
    http://marantphiles.com

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  3. Cassandra wrote:

    Gorgeous pictures! 😀

    backtofive.blogspot.com

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  4. Aquarelle wrote:

    I like the photo with the three kids posing! My only caveat would be, I hope those craftsmen are well compensated for their work.

    Great post–love your site! xox
    http://www.aquarellebleue.blogspot.com

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  5. Alison wrote:

    such a happy shoot! Love the prints and pops of color!

    http://www.theflareblog.blogspot.com

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  6. Stefania wrote:

    can’t help but wonder if the craftsmen are well paid for such hard work. hope so.

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  7. Gina wrote:

    Yeah, not sure how I feel about OPENING CEREMONY monopolizing off cheap labor…but I suppose any labor/wages are better than no labor/wages at all. Still makes me feel dirty though.

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  8. WMBG wrote:

    great post!

    XXX,

    WMBG
    wiebkembg.blogspot.com

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  9. style-xyz wrote:

    wow, I love these photos! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Votre Amie wrote:

    Super super cool! always wanted a pair
    x
    http://www.iloveublank.blogspot.com

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  11. These photos are so inspiring. Love!

    Kate {Something Fabulous}
    http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com

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  12. Eleonora wrote:

    Great post !! Love Africa!

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  13. Dominique wrote:

    WoW, I love the post!! U have a awesome blog with beautiful contents and inspirations. Beautiful!

    Love from Sweden,

    Dominique

    http://domis7dresses.blogspot.se/

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  14. like your pic. :))

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  15. Monica wrote:

    This really makes me happy! Love the colors as well!

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  16. Great !

    Love your blog!!
    Hi from France

    http://mathildeperrinsdiary.tumblr.com/

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  17. Hi Guys,

    My name is Aurora, I’m the Creative Director at Herbert Schier. Thanks for all of the kind words above!! I noticed a couple questions about our gents at the workshop & their compensation. I just wanted to eleviate any concerns & let you guys know that they are all paid very well. This is something that is extremely important to us & the main reason why our pricing is what it is. All of the guys in the workshop are like our family & everytime we grow, they grow as well – we’re all together in this. SO, that said, from all of us: Thank you so so so much for the support & kind words. We really are so grateful! Every sale & share on Facebook brings us one step closer to being able to create more jobs & help the economy in Namibia.

    Warm wishes,
    Aurora

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  18. Nicki buitenboos wrote:

    This is awesome!! I am from South Africa and wore the vellies all the time as a child. it gives me great joy to see them doing well on this side of the pond!!

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  19. these are too cool, i love the photos too! i want a pair of the neon-capped : )

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

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  20. This is by far an advancement in the way the fashion industry works, lets continue to support the artisans and craftsmen!! It’s amazing how many folks here seem concerned that the artists are being exploited, yet no one thinks twice about picking up a blazer at Zara or H&M made with the cheapest labor on the market.

    http://www.christijay.com

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  21. iya wrote:

    this is so awesome in different levels!!! kudos!

    6.5.12
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  22. Priyanka wrote:

    love the pictures!

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  23. anita wrote:

    Retro-urban fashion at it’s best!! Loving the swag!

    6.15.12
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  24. binzayan wrote:

    Yellow trousers purle socks complemantary colors but need a black birkenstock arizona

    8.31.15
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  25. Colorful cloths goes very well with black people!

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