One of the most sought-after local designers, Mark Bumgarner took to Instagram to unveil his first shoe collection.
The collection consists of 21 pairs of mules, mid-heels and flats all worthy of an #OOTD street snap. The eternally no-fuss mules came in a multitude of colors in burgundy, mustard, emerald and navy then Mark unexpectedly threw in a few prints. The designer is well-known for his fluidity in textures and volume in all his pieces and of course, his first ever shoe line is not one he would leave untouched.
The shoe line screams comfort all while showcasing Mark’s artistry, creating a middle ground for fashion girls & lazy girls alike. The collection blesses us with an abundance of options in both open and closed-toe, structured but non-restrictive v-cuts, leatherette, suede, ruffled, satin and caged straps. Mark ticks all the boxes in every fashion girl’s shoe investments.
Gold satin bow mules by MARK BUMGARNER
Apricot ruffled mid heels by MARK BUMGARNER
Blush velvetVelvetA soft, luxurious woven fabric with a dense, short pile that gives it a rich texture and deep sheen. Historically associated with royalty and wealth, velvet is used in eveningwear,Go to Velvet Glossary cage-strap mid heels by MARK BUMGARNER
Beige, Fuchsia and Navy suede sling-back flats all by MARK BUMGARNER
Snake skin leather mules by MARK BUMGARNER
Olive suede flats by MARK BUMGARNER
Apricot suede mid-heels by MARK BUMGARNER
Navy, Burgundy, and Sky Blue suede mules all by MARK BUMGARNER
Red satin bow mules by MARK BUMGARNER
Color blocked Snake skin leather mules by MARK BUMGARNER
Can’t wait to get your hands on a pair? You can visit Mark Bumgarner’s Studio or send a message to +63 917 521 9938 and schedule an appointment with the atelier. If you’re still looking for a sign, then this is it. Life is short, buy the shoes! As Coco Chanel would put it, “A woman with good shoes is never ugly.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mark Bumgarner’s first shoe collection is a line of 21 pairs of mules, mid-heels and flats, unveiled on Instagram. The collection comes in colors including burgundy, mustard, emerald and navy, with a few prints, and reflects the designer’s known approach to texture and volume.
The collection uses leatherette, suede, satin, velvet and snakeskin leather, with ruffled details and caged straps, and includes open and closed toes. Styles range from satin bow mules and cage-strap mid-heels to suede sling-back flats and structured but non-restrictive V-cuts.
The mules come in a multitude of colors, including burgundy, mustard, emerald and navy, with gold and red satin bow mules, snakeskin leather mules and suede mules in navy, burgundy and sky blue. A few prints appear unexpectedly, and the feature calls the mules eternally no-fuss.
The mid-heels include apricot ruffled and apricot suede styles and a blush velvet cage-strap pair, while the flats include beige, fuchsia and navy suede sling-backs and olive suede flats. The feature describes the line as comfortable and as a middle ground for fashion-conscious and comfort-minded wearers.
Mark Bumgarner’s shoes can be arranged by visiting his studio or messaging the atelier to schedule an appointment. Bumgarner is a Filipino designer known for custom evening wear and bridal pieces, and the shoe collection extends that craftsmanship to mules, mid-heels and flats.
