It’s all about comfort, says Pnina Tornai, which is why the Israeli wedding dress designer has teamed up with Naturalizer on a shoe collection.
The partners will create two collections, starting Spring 23, featuring memorable footwear for the entire bridal party, uniting Tornai’s luxurious aesthetic with Naturalizer’s comfort capabilities and size and width options. open
“The inspiration with this collection is really my wives,” Tornai told FN. “I think beauty and comfort go hand in hand. I don’t think there is one more important than the other. They must be at the same level.
The spring line includes nine styles, including mules, platforms, heels and flats in a palette of whites, nudes and metallics, detailed in beading, crystal embellishments, bows, as well as pops of color.
All styles will feature Naturalizer’s proprietary contour and comfort technology, which allows the shoe to mold to the shape of the foot. There will also be extra arch support as well as extra cushion in the heel and on the ball of the foo.
The nude platform is the designer’s favorite in the collection, she said, noting that the same color can be seen under the lace details of her wedding dresses.
“Weddings are back and they’re back in a big way. Brides who are really investing in their looks, their dresses, their accessories and their shoes like they’ve never invested before,” she added.
Tornai also said shoes have always been important, but now brides are buying two pairs for the big day as many choose to change their dress.
She said: “Working with women at one of the most vulnerable phases of their lives is really my calling. Because I’m there for them and not just to make them look good. They need someone to listen to them and guide them. For me, it’s a perfect combination. I am the fairy godmother of brides and I am very proud of it.