A chemical engineering graduate, Nelissa considers herself a late starter in the industry after working in the corporate sector for almost five years. Driven by her artistic calling and fascinated by the flair that surrounds the footwear industry, she took a leap of faith and moved to Florence, Italy to study shoemaking at the Polimoda Institute of Fashion Design and Marketing.
“I have always been obsessed with shoes and how they change the allure of women. I believe that design is in everything we do, but it is also between those things – a mix of craft, science, storytelling, history, propaganda and philosophy,” said Nelissa.
Designed for longevity, Nelissa Hilman seeks to preserve the heritage of fine shoemaking through thoughtfully designed and attentively crafted shoes. With shoes that carry new values with classic and long-lasting image, there is more than one side to a story and Nelissa stresses the importance of shoes looking beautiful from every angle – outlasting trends and seasons. Each piece is personal and the brand aspires women to become the greatest version of themselves.
“Each shoe is carefully crafted as each piece is a narrative, waiting to be recounted, explored and shared. I hope my shoes can make your lives a little easier, that they made you feel happier, just more of a person,” said Nelissa.
Giveaway!
Catch Nelissa Hilman and Silas Liew on runway this 19th June(Wednesday), 3pm at Pavilion KL in conjunction with Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2013 by winning a pair of exclusive tickets!
3 winners will be selected from my blog, OnceOverLightly and Elements Magazine. From there, a winner would be further selected to win a pair of Nelissa Hilman shoes.
Complete 3 simple steps to participate:
* Leave a comment in this post with your name, email address, and tell us your favourite pair of Nelissa Hilman shoes. Her collections can be found on the website: NelissaHilman.com
The giveaway ends on 14th June 2013 (Friday) at 12am midnight.