Zima: (Rus.), Noun zima: winter, cold.  In a tribute to the archetypal winter, Preston Zly imagines an alternative reality that could have occurred in 1970’s Russia.  We explore the use of fine craftsmanship in the service of futurist science fiction.  High glamour for space walking in the Anastasia, while Sergei alludes to an as yet unwritten ballet set on Mars. 

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Preston Zly is a Melbourne based atelier led by Johanna Preston and Petr Zly.

Johanna and Petr bring together their distinctly different skills to carry out their work as shoemakers; Johanna’s work is strongly influenced by the traditions of shoe making, whilst Petr’s approach to the craft of is that of a sculptor..

Established in 1994, Preston zly are commited to sustaining the art of fine hand shoe making.  Having studied under a Master Shoemaker, their work includes collaborations with Akira Isogawa and design duo MATERIALBYPRODUCT, as well as being acquired and exhibited in The National Gallery of Victoria.

Their stand alone designs are timeless, bridging tradition with glamour and luxury into the 21^st Century

Vintage: New Prices
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