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In Conversation: Malone Souliers SS25
07 April 2025

In Conversation: Malone Souliers SS25

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rom retro inspirations to summer-ready silhouettes, Co-Creative Directors Coco Fong and Valerio Bava take us behind the scenes of the SS25 collection.

As the days grow longer and the first signs of summer settle in, Coco and Valerio share their thoughts on all things SS25—style notes, 1950s pin-up references and the design details they’re most excited about this season.

From must-pack shoes to signature cocktails and playlist favourites, discover what’s inspiring them right now, and how they’re channelling the glamour, romance and playful spirit of summer into every design.

In three words, how would you describe the SS25 collection?

Coco & Valerio: Pop, glamorous, romantic

What was the first image, idea or feeling that shaped SS25?

Coco & Valerio: We wanted to revisit the original inspiration of the brand, the tongue-in-cheek sensuality and femininity of the pin-up illustration from the 1950s. The collection is infused with joie de vivre and irony, playing with the cliché and iconic themes of that era, transporting them into the modern world of Malone Souliers.

What does summer style mean to you?

Coco & Valerio: Easy-breezy, light, bold

What would be your go-to summer shoe from the collection?

Valerio: Eleonora for everyday, Keaton for special occasions during your resort vacation.

Coco: Selen by day, Erika by night!

Keaton 125 Gold Leather Platform Sandals Malone Souliers
Keaton 125 Gold Leather Platform Sandals Malone Souliers

Keaton 125 Gold Leather Platform Sandals

£695.00

Navy Striped Cotton Wedge Sandals Malone Souliers
Navy Striped Cotton Wedge Sandals Malone Souliers

Isla 85 Navy Striped Cotton Wedge Sandals

£565.00

Penn 45 Beige Raffia Kitten Heels Malone Souliers
Penn 45 Beige Raffia Kitten Heels Malone Souliers

Penn 45 Beige Raffia Kitten Heels

£565.00

Eleonora Black Leather Flat Mules Malone Souliers
Eleonora Black Leather Flat Mules Malone Souliers

Eleonora Black Leather Flat Mules

£545.00

Summer in London is...

Coco & Valerio: Often unpredictable but always exciting

What song/track instantly gets you in a summer mood?

Valerio: California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & The Papas

Coco: (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding

If SS25 were a cocktail, what’s in it?

Valerio: Tequila, lime, and orange liqueur. Basically a Margarita. On the rocks!

Coco: Aperol Spritz! To be enjoyed outdoors in the sun

What’s your favourite design detail from this season—and what’s the story behind it?

Coco & Valerio:  The lucite flower - we all got enamoured the first time we saw it! We had all these 1950s jewelry images in our moodboard, and we wanted to replicate some of these styles onto our shoes. The first proto came in - love at first sight!

What's your dream summer destination?

Coco & Valerio: Mediterranean or Asia obviously 🙂

What’s the one thing you never travel without?

Coco & Valerio: Good skincare and a book filled with drama.

Explore the Malone Souliers SS25 collection at malonesouliers.com and Harrods Shoe Heaven.

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