When I was finished with the portrait of Cooperative Designs, Dorothee asked me if I would like to meet two shoe designers that had their working space in the same unit. A door behind the knitting machines opened and I met Atalanta (left), the creative behind the label Atalanta Weller and her assistant Holly. Their studio is filled with sculptural heels, designed for Gareth Pugh and House Of Holland. Atalanta’s own collection has been out for the second time this winter and is available at Brown’s Fashion.

Susie Bubble visited her only some days later: Ata-Weller-Weller-oh….