Susie Sawaya
Designer name: Susie Sawaya
State: NSW
How long have you been designing for? Design is my life, but only started my business this year (i.e. production of my shoes)
Describe your label in 5 words: Fresh, Fun, Flirty, Feminine, Fabulous!
What is the inspiration behind the piece you’re submitting?
There are so many layers to this very strong Queen who was born into Spanish Royalty. That’s why I designed the leather fringe, layer upon layer, for this very regal ankle boot. The overlapping leather layers on this shoe represent the strength of the Queen, the depth of her soul, the pain she experienced with each miscarriage she had, the love she had for her one surviving daughter Mary, and the strength and dignity she had to maintain when, as it was documented, the King created Church of England so he could divorce and remarry another younger woman. Queen Catherine had a very difficult life.
The leather colours were chosen as representations of various chapters in the Queens life.
Apricot / Pink represents the Queen’s fresh Spanish Princess approach to the throne of England and subsequently this freshness had to be hidden deep within her soul as she embarked on a journey of strength, power yet sorrow in her time as Queen of England and wife of King Henry the 8th.
The natural snake skin (which you can see is the colour I entered into the competition) was chosen to represent the Queen’s ability to glide through the more difficult periods of her reign as Queen of England, maintaining her dignity and the strong respect for the position she felt was rightly hers by birth.
The black patent represents the strength of her character shining through the frequent difficulties and challenges Queen Catherine faced in her sad royal life.
What materials have you used to create this piece? Crushed Patent Leather in Apricot with Contrasting Grey Suede
Vote for your favourite label by clicking on the stars (note number of individual votes determines the winner not rating out of 5). Votes have no influence on which label will be shortlisted as a semi-finalist, finalist or winner – this is at the judges discretion. You are voting for the People’s Choice award.
(384 votes, average: 4.32 out of 5)
I am the proud owner of a pair of shoes made by Susie (the first pair in England!), these shoes are sophisticated and sexy. I love mine. The care and attention to detail in these shoes (and their packaging!) is mind boggling. I love these shoes and can’t wait to see more designs! !
Katie, i’m so pleased you loved the shoes! I have copied and pasted your testimonial onto my FB account. Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me and let me know how you feel about the shoes, as well as taking the time to vote for me in this competition.
Susie xxx
Go susie!!!! Talented young inspiring woman
Sonia! Thank you so much for not only taking time to vote for me, but for actually commenting. Thanks for your lovely compliments.
This means so much to me!
Susie xxx
I am also a proud owner of these shoes by Susie Saway, i must say; i cannot get better quality and style. They are truly amazing with style, comfort, and design ! im happy :’)
Yesmin! So lovely of you to take the time to post. I’m pleased you love your purchase <3
Thank you from the bottom of my heart it means the world to me!
Susie xxx
Goodluck susie
CHERYL! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VOTING FOR ME! I appreciate this more than you know. Let’s hope that your vote isn’t in vain and the judges feel I have skill and creativity <3
Love Susie xxx
Goodluck
RONIA THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to vote for me AND EVEN LEAVE ME A COMMENT!
I appreciate this more than you know!
Love Susie xxx
Love the shoes!!!!!!!
Fay! thank you for stopping by to vote and share a comment. It’s so appreciated and means the world to me!
http://www.facebook.com/Susie.Sawaya.Syd xxxx
Love always, Susie xxx
Good Luck Susie!
Your shoes rock, you are so talented, thanks for your amazing shoes xxx
Love my Susie’s! They turn heads wherever I go!
Checkout Anne of Cleves!!
Keep watch, everybody Susie Sawaya is stepping out!
Hi Bernadette. I’m pleased you love your Anne of Cleves! You will have to take a photo of yourself wearing them and tag yourself in them on my fb page!
Susie xx
Love love LOVE these!! Absolutely stunning!! Keep up the amazing work! And best of luck! <3
Thank you Em xxx So pleased you love the shoes! Stay tuned for my upcoming website, should be finalised shortly.
In the mean time make sure you “Like” my FB page!
http://www.facebook.com/Susie.Sawaya.Syd
Love Suz xxx
THANK YOU SO MUCH YOLANDE! Taking the time to vote AND give me a comment is very special of you!
I’m so pleased you love the shoes and if you aren’t a fan already, http://www.facebook.com/Susie.Sawaya.Syd
Love always, Susie xxx
I looked at the shoes in Harrods on Sunday, and the quality of your leather is far superior, handmade shoes are so special, what an amazing designer you are, and how lucky are we to know about you. xx
Hi Gaynor
Well my dream is to have my shoes in Harrods one day! So thank you for stopping by to vote AND to talk about my shoes so lovingly. I truly appreciate it.
Keep an eye out for my website which will be complete very soon! You can also see my shoes on my fb: http://www.facebook.com/Susie.Sawaya.Syd
Susie xxx
I am also i a very proud owner of Susie’s shoes and they are the first pair of super high heels i own that are actually comfortable. Also, when you have the shoes in your hands & you take a good look you can see the workmanship & how the shoe is made very well, no cutting corners with Susie, its all or nothing! That’s why you will win this competition but even if you dont, you have already won, in the sense that you are star waiting to be recognised!!!!! You your shoes rock………………………………….
Hi Anastasia,
Thank you for your feedback AND for voting for me. Thanks for talking up my shoes so much. I recall the style you purchased, it’s Anne Boleyn in black patent right? So glad you found them comfy!
Keep in touch on my fb account and keep a look out for my website which will be finalised very soon!
Susie xxx
I love your shoe Susie, best of luck with the competition. Are your shoes available in Ireland?
Hi Vivienne, Thank you so much! My shoes are not available for sale in Ireland but I do ship world wide.
You can see my collection on my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Susie.Sawaya.Syd AND you can also see my on http://www.youngrepublic.com.au, just search for me via my business name Susie Sawaya Sydney. You can purchase from this site.
My website http://www.susiesawaya.com.au is not yet up and running, however it will be soon, so stay tuned for that!
Thank you very much for voting and commenting – don’t forget to ‘like’ my FB page!
Susie xxx
Love your work Suzie! I am going to devote a blog to your gorgeous shoes very soon!
Hi Dee, I’m so excited THANK YOU SO MUCH for voting for me and now the honour of a blog towards my shoes!
I can’t thank you enough.
Susie xxxxx
Stay tuned my website will be up in just a few days! http://www.susiesawaya.com.au
Good luck Susie, your shoes are fabulous.
Why thank you so much for voting for me Rochelle! Don’t forget to visit my website http://www.susiesawaya.com.au!!! It’s just been launched xxx
Best of Luck ,my beautiful cousin, love u xxoo
Cousin! THANK YOU for your support! That’s so sweet I love you too.
xxxxx
Love your shoes, where can I find them??
Hi Caron! You can find my shoes at http://www.susiesawaya.com.au
Thank you so much for your vote and enquiring about my shoes it’s very much appreciated!
Susie Sawaya xxx
gorgeous shoes. vicki boyle sent me thanks for sharing them
Heyyyy Joanne! Thank you so so much for coming over and voting for my shoes! It’s very much appreciated, i’m glad you think they’re gorgeous!
Susie xxx
P.S. don’t forget to visit my website http://www.susiesawaya.com.au xxx
I really love Susie’ss!! I’m from Mexico and I love your work, It calls the attention of every woman around. Good luck Susie, you deserve to win!
Hi Ruthy! WOW all the way from Mexico i’m so honoured THANK YOU for voting and taking the time to comment!
Would you like to ‘Like’ my FB page if you haven’t already done so? http://www.facebook.com/Susie.Sawaya.Syd
Also you can view my collection at http://www.susiesawaya.com.au
Thank you so much Ruthy I hope to hear from you soon!
Susie xxx
i love RAGE GUY!
Heyyyy mbee, I love Rage Guy too! Thanks for voting xxxx
Susie xxx
Hi saw your web page , love the collection. xoxo
Juliet Bakos .
Hi Juliet! Thank you so much for taking the time to write me a message. I’m so glad you love the collection!
Susie xx
P.S. Take the time to like my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Susie.Sawaya.Syd
Susie! I’m beyond proud of what you have achieved so far! I own 5 pairs of Susie Sawayas and can’t wait for you’re shoes to hit Dubai. Look out world!!!! Susie Sawaya coming through!
Stunning shoes , Goodluck Susie ! xxxx