You’ve probably admired a pair of Dear Frances shoes without knowing it. The London-based brand has become the cool girls' go-to for chic, beautifully crafted and distinctly unshouty shoes. Think almond-toe boots in buttery leather and glossy patent mules, all devoid of logos and fuss. The one exception is the Balla Crystals flat, a sleek, mesh ballet slipper that’s liberally embellished. It’s a modern Cinderella shoe – if Cinderella wore The Row and Phoebe Philo, that is.
The woman behind the cult shoes is Australian-born Jane Frances, who learned the art of shoemaking in Italy. Jane herself is exactly how you’d imagine her to be – poised, thoughtful and incredibly chic. I sat down with the brand founder to chat all about style, inspiration and, of course, shoes.
