Chili Palmer is not a witch. But the shoes she makes for her label, Lili Curia, do seem to have a talismanic pull: since it launched in September, its Victoriana-lite, laced-up boots and pointed, gothic heels have been spotted on red carpets, fashion front rows and concert stages.
What is it about them that has entranced the likes of Keira Knightley and Little Simz? Simz was spotted in the Lilith Boot, one of the brand’s best-selling styles, just a day after it went live.
