Eva Green metal spine
Artemisia played by Eva Green

Whilst watching 300:Rise of an Empire, through all the gore and blood we couldn’t help but notice the costumes. Artemisia was clad with metal stud work, at one point gold spikes hooked out of her bodice like a exoskeleton spine.

Leather sandals with intricate lacing and strapping went with draped robes and waists were cinched in with leather strapping.  After watching the film we came across the shoe brand Ancient Greek Sandals and we instantly knew we had to have some.

Queen Gorgo played by Lena Heady
Queen Gorgo played by Lena Heady

Footwear designers Christina Martini and Nicholas Minoglou take inspiration from the tale of an ancient Greek sandal maker who enriched each pair with magical powers. The golden wing buckles and straps of Ancient Greek Sandals resemble the god Hermes’s signature pair that allowed him to fly. The collection references the ancient culture’s Gods, myths, pottery, jewellery and sculpture, which blend perfectly into a signature raw yet feminine aesthetic.

Here are some of our favourite sandals that are available right now.

 

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Ancient Greek Sandal Winged Multi Strap Sandal £135 £95
Ancient Greek Sandal Fteroti leather lace-up sandals £150
Ancient Greek Sandal Scroll Metallic Sandal £135 £100
Ancient Greek Sandal Black Leather Banana High Sandals £455
Ancient Greek Sandal Beige Leather Banana Mid Sandals £305
Ancient Greek Sandal Ikaria Winged Sandals £130