DUBAI
Leatherworld Middle East 2017, which got underway in Dubai on Sunday, saw a collection of handmade gold embossed women’s shoes with diamond-encrusted heels from Italian designer Antonio Vietri.
The shoes, priced in the Dh120,000 to Dh300,000 range were the talk of the opening day of the show. Antonio Vietri is one of more than 50 exhibitors from 16 countries at the show, which runs till May 2 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The annual event also features show highlights, such as the Trend Area, an exclusive showcase of exotic leather innovations seen for the first time; and Fashion Avenue, where the UAE’s most talented designers at ESMOD Dubai are showcasing leather garments, bags and shoes.
