Still sold today, this model has remained unchanged since 1965. Made of superior quality Portuguese leather, every pair is hand-crafted in France. It was known as the trademark of Luciano Pavarotti and Arnold Schwarzenegger purchases 3 pairs a year.
For the 50th anniversary of the Rainbow loafer, Savoir Studio has been commissioned by Mephisto to redesign their most iconic style which is launching Fall 2016.
Re-designing a classic shoe like the Rainbow is a great challenge. The design team at Savoir Studio had to first carefully identify the characteristics of the shoe, in term of fabrication, construction and proportions. The goal was to give it a more contemporary feel, without compromising its uniqueness. The comfort of a walking shoe like the Rainbow makes it an ideal companion for today’s big city lifestyle. Replacing the heavy rubber sole with an ethylene vinyl acetate sports sole, Savoir Studio gave the classic silhouette a more athletic/chic and younger feel. Experimenting with both materials and textures, the Savoir Studio team combined elements from the outdoor technical world with fashion forward colors and patterns, pushing the new Rainbow into the 21st century.
For the womens’ collection, Savoir Studio accentuated the classic European luxury elements and fast paced big city toughness to create a fresh new look. Animal prints and hip patterns collide with rich vachette leather trimmed with glitter and metallic gold. The Studio gaves this Mephisto classic women’s shoe a dynamic and on-trend twist.
In addition to the Rainbow shoe and the women’s styles, the Savoir Studio team also designs original footwear styles for their Mephisto’s outdoors/sportswear brand, Allrounder.
