These are custom designed and handmade leather sandals. I was contacted to Design and make a pair of stiletto's in honor/memory of Katie Marie Socci . These were auctioned off at the Socci Stiletto Stampede event in Liverpool, NY. I was told that Katie loved leopard print and hot pink, she also had a tattoo of an Orange Tiger Lily. Using these descriptions I came up with 14 different sketches/design ideas giving the clients the opportunity to choose which design they felt was most reflective of Katie's personality. As for details,I made an extra pair of Orange "lily-esque" clips-ons which I hand-painted to be worn on the shoe or in the hair. The leather outsole was also handpainted with her initials KMS. It took 3 months to make from design to finished product. Depending on the project the time can vary.
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Custom Portrait Painter, Footwear Designer and Shoemaker.
Meredith Hains
For Meredith's Wedding heelsVery Talented! Very easy to work with and open to new ideas! I will use Ambrosia again! My shoes are amazing and one of a kind!!!!
Tim Al-Ghraoui
For Tim's German National Team SneakersThe final product wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but it was close enough to make me happy, and to make my friends envious of my epic custom-made sneakers. Ambrosia was a pleasure to do business with, and kept me up-to-date with the progress of my sneakers.
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