Travel Diary: South of France

See how luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint travels in style through the South of France to gain inspiration for her Spring 2018 collection

Written by Atalie Gimmel

“One of my favorite spots in Èze is Restaurant Le Mas Provençal. Of course, the food and wine was amazing, but I also adored the colors and décor: from the delicate flowers on the tablecloth to the hanging leaves over our heads. The light pinks, bright greens and reds have been such an inspiration to me as I design my Spring 2018 collection.”

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Travel Diary: South of France

See how luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint travels in style through the South of France to gain inspiration for her Spring 2018 collection

Written by Atalie Gimmel

“I always make a point to visit the open-air markets whenever I’m in Europe. While I love to try all of the local restaurants, there is usually a day or two where I take advantage of the super fresh food and have a picnic lunch. This trip I was obsessed with the peaches most of all—so delicious!”

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Travel Diary: South of France

See how luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint travels in style through the South of France to gain inspiration for her Spring 2018 collection

Written by Atalie Gimmel

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Travel Diary: South of France

See how luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint travels in style through the South of France to gain inspiration for her Spring 2018 collection

Written by Atalie Gimmel

“My sister is a great travel companion and she’s always willing to help test out my newest collection. I wore my Charlottes and she wore the brand-new Cypress slides. I love both of these styles because they are wearable, chic, and versatile; they go with just about any outfit. We had so much fun showing off our shoes, as well as the beautiful flowers that we saw everywhere!”

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Travel Diary: South of France

See how luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint travels in style through the South of France to gain inspiration for her Spring 2018 collection

Written by Atalie Gimmel

“Did I mention the flowers? They were incredibly beautiful, and I swear much bigger and brighter than the ones I find at home! This is from an open-air market in the old city of Nice, one of my favorite experiences of the trip. I used a lot of floral imagery when designing Spring 2017, and I’m excited to incorporate my love of flowers and nature in new ways in future collections.”

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Travel Diary: South of France

See how luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint travels in style through the South of France to gain inspiration for her Spring 2018 collection

Written by Atalie Gimmel

“This is me in the medieval town of Saint-Paul de Vence, wearing my Piper sandals. I love this style because it has a chic, feminine heel but isn’t overly dressy, perfect for a summer vacation! Visiting Saint-Paul was an amazing experience—it has a rich history, beautiful statues and fountains, and amazing restaurants. It was such a lovely and quiet escape from New York, and I was able to reflect on how I want my Spring 2018 collection to take shape.”

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Travel Diary: South of France

See how luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint travels in style through the South of France to gain inspiration for her Spring 2018 collection

Written by Atalie Gimmel

“My Pipers again! I loved the navy against this sea-green backdrop. Each house and door in Saint-Paul de Vence is so intricate and carefully designed. The colors are fresh and bright, a constant reminder that the ocean isn’t far.”

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Travel Diary: South of France

See how luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint travels in style through the South of France to gain inspiration for her Spring 2018 collection

Written by Atalie Gimmel

“This is another one of my favorite moments from Saint-Paul de Vence. Not only were the flowers and bougainvillea stunning, each and every exterior made me want to stop and take a photo. The texture of the stone, the curved windows tucked into the walls, and the way that nature is incorporated into every home was so inspirational to me. That intersection of color and material is something I always take into account when sketching new styles.”

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Travel Diary: South of France

See how luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint travels in style through the South of France to gain inspiration for her Spring 2018 collection

Written by Atalie Gimmel

“This is at the Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild; it was my favorite place that we visited. The gardens were stunning, and there was incredible art in the mansion—it was filled with antiques, sculptures, and an amazing collection of rare porcelain. To be surrounded by such spectacular art, sprawling gardens, and history was both inspirational and humbling.”

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