Working from his studio outside of Venice, Italy, Marsèll footwear designer Marco Cima envisions shoes through their components. His notebook is a flurry of notched seams, stacked leather heels, burnished toes, oiled finishes. With every concept, Marco breathes life into familiar silhouettes. Elevated past their origins, each Marsèll shoe and boot becomes a hallmark of the modern wardrobe: inventive, polished and ready for just about anything.
In a range of dark earth tones, Marsèll’s selection for fall is defined by reinterpreted classics: ballerinas, derbies and boots all rendered with a deft hand and a discerning eye. Notable about a Marséll is just how unbelievably soft the footbed is. Lined with silky lambskin, you may be tempted to skip the socks no matter the temperature.
In our opinion, suede is often overlooked in fall footwear for its unearned reputation for being delicate. However, this material is much more durable than assumed. A quick brushing after rain or snow exposure will keep a favorite suede pair looking fresh for years. Similarly, leather in lighter hues will also endure without issue. In all finishes, Marsèll crafts their shoes to withstand whatever path they may travel.
“Simplicity carried to an extreme becomes elegance.”
– Jon Franklin
