Ann Demeulemeester SS12 Pre Collection

Ann Demeulemeester's S/S 12 pre-collection footwear covers a spectrum of different styles, each one managing to convey the Belgian designer's continuing fascination with how masculine and feminine traits can co-exist. Heavy calfskin boots sit alongside stiletto heels, and a pair of strapped sandals remain delicate despite the thick, wedged sole. Never merely 'androgynous', Demeulemeester manages to elevate her subtly avant-garde designs beyond any short-lived trends.