Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Benson Chen - Shoe Designer from Malaysia

I learnt about Benson Chen when I was at Kuala Lumpur few weeks ago. I stumbled upon a multi-label store called The Twelve at Farenheit 88 Shopping Mall. The Twelve also features 12 other Malaysian local designers but Benson Chen's shoes caught my eye immediately as I stepped into the store.












Benson Chen started his label when he was 19 Years Old and is already touted to be the next Jimmy Choo. He has a circular space at The Twelve with a sofa in the middle for customers to try on shoes. The whole space is beautifully lit up by a chandelier and the shoes are displayed on transparent shelves.

Winning many shoe design competition awards, his shoes are well made,chic, clean and well- constructed. His current Spring/Summer 2011 collection ranges from avant garde pieces for formal occasions to the simple pumps for everyday life.

My favorite is the first pair of heels that is a little bit more avant garde as the heels are in the center. It might look uncomfortable but trust me, having tried them on, IT IS.

Prices of his heels ranges from RM100 to RM300. Better grab some of his shoes at his store before he goes international and the normal folks like us cannot afford them anymore! :P
Posted by yiqin; @ 1:31 AM
                                                                

64 comments:

  1. Elle SeesNovember 30, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Those first two are crazy!

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  2. Maria MayNovember 30, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    the two first are so funny looking! XD

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  3. lapetiteblondeNovember 30, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    love the leopard heels!!
    kisses pretty and have a nice week=)

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  4. signature mixNovember 30, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Such amazing designs. I can see why they're comparing him to Jimmy Choo. I love those booties with the slit like openings.

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  5. Couture CarrieNovember 30, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Amazing shoes!
    Especially loving the first two ~ like works of art!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  6. Crazy for fashionNovember 30, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Great shoes! I couldn´t believe when I saw the first ones, they are beyond amazing. <3<3

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  7. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Wow, these shoe designs are so unique, I love them! My favourite pair has to be the sparkly pair though!

    Sarah
    xo

    www.almostdelightful.com

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  8. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Oh my Gosh,gorgeous and I'm ashamed to say,Ive never heard of this brand before! I especially love the first two pairs of shoes.
    Thanks so much for your comment x

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  9. DanielaNovember 30, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    I love the yellow bootie!

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  10. Sidney SalimNovember 30, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    gorgeous heels! Love them.

    poseposhpost.blogspot.com
    Pose Posh Post

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  11. StellaNovember 30, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    The two first are so strange!

    http://thestyleattitude.blogspot.com/

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  12. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    i love the leopard heels ;)

    xoxo

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  13. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Those are really interesting heel designs; the first two and the last one remind me a bit of furniture...so in that way they look more sculptural than the rest in between. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. DomenicoNovember 30, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Nice pics :)

    Kisses.
    Domenico.

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  15. AidaNovember 30, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Love the shoes, are amazing!!!


    http://placequotehere.blogspot.com

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  16. Angel GarciaNovember 30, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Sometimes I wish I were a girl to wear sexy shoes likes these.. By sexy I mean the leopard ones of course!

    All the best, ~Angel

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  17. Selvaggia CapizziNovember 30, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I loooove the leoprint pumps!!!!

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  19. Monse FuentesNovember 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    great post!


    elblogdemonsee
    elblogdemonsee

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  20. My Fashion BugNovember 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    wow! the first one is so cool!
    xx
    mariale
    My Fashion Bug

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  21. Marisa NoelleNovember 30, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    So unique and eye-catching. I can't stop staring at that second pair...beautiful!

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  22. Maria BastidaNovember 30, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    they are true pieces of art!!!!!
    xx

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

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  23. StacyNovember 30, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Holy crap that first pair of shoes is amazing!

    xStace
    TEE&FAME

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  24. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    The wooden heels looks awesome but I always find them horrible with shock absorption. I'd give the mustard pair a go though

    Bright Green Laces

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  25. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Wow, these are cool, I especially love the wooden heels, they're so unique and I would totally get a pair of the yellow ones if I lived there.

    xo Mary Jo

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  26. nicoleNovember 30, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    He started when he was 19?! Oh my goodness!

    Nicole
    http://confidentliar.blogspot.com
    x

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  27. bohemian vanityNovember 30, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Thanks for your nice comment sweetheart ! Fab choices, love the silver heels they are amazing ! xoxo

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  28. Fashion is for idiots [like us]November 30, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Thanks for your comment!
    You've got a lovely blog (:

    x
    fashion is for idiots [like us]
    fashion is for idiots [like us]

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  29. AmparoNovember 30, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Fantastics shoes!

    Kate

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  30. Adeline YangNovember 30, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    OMG... I love it!!! Especially the first and the second one! Is it only in Malaysia? None in Singapore?

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  31. Tereza {Drastic Plastic}November 30, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Those first two pairs are really interesting.

    Can you follow me on http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2218999/tereza-anton-drastic-plastic please. If they want to get ride of GFC, I don't want to loose you as a reader. Thank you so much.

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  32. erika soroccoNovember 30, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    The first two designs are insane - love! :)

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  33. j.November 30, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    those first couple of shoes are incredible! and pretty affordable too! :D
    thanks for sharing :)
    jessie x
    the weekend project.

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  34. Ricardo MiñanaNovember 30, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Hello beautiful, have a lovely space,
    if you like the poetry I invite you to my space.
    happy week.

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  35. Viviane HelenoNovember 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I liked almost all! haha xx

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  36. Sandra LeivaNovember 30, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I love the glitter ones! <3

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  37. KamilaNovember 30, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    fantastic shoes!!

    http://kamila-peppermind.blogspot.com/

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  38. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsNovember 30, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Wow, beautiful shoes!! Love the glitter and the leopard!!

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  39. MaryDecember 1, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    they're awesome!

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  40. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Beautiful shoes!

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  41. Johanna L.December 1, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Amazing shoes! My favourite is the glittery silver one there. Thanks for sharing this, was nice to learn about this talented designer. xoxo

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  42. Clara TurbayDecember 1, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Gorgeous pieces and glam style!

    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com

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  43. Shes Dressing UpDecember 1, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Ooh I love every pair!! <3

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  44. CarolineDecember 1, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    What gorgeous shoes :) I especially love the glittery peep toes! Love the concept of the store featuring local designers! x

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  45. lifeisamazeDecember 1, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Amazing shoes !

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  46. Ms. FalconDecember 1, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    love the yellow clogs...

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  47. HiFashionDecember 1, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Wow. All these shoes are amazing.

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  48. WendyBDecember 1, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Those first two are wild. I'd love to try them on and see if they are comfortable!

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  49. Ahka VintageDecember 1, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Weeeeeee sparkle pumps please!
    Ahka Vintage Blog

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  50. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I like the first ones!! Twitter

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  51. TeddiDecember 1, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    i favor the pumps, but i can't decide with or without the studs, which i like better.

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  52. Jelena ZivanovicDecember 2, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Magnificent shoes!! Love so many of them!!! kisses
    Jelena (glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com)

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  53. joyDecember 2, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    These shoes are so beautiful! I love the glitter ones :)

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  54. JessiDecember 2, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Gorgeous shoessss.. I especially love the glitter peep toes and the leopard heels. Thanks for sharing!!

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  55. CAT WRANGLERDecember 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    crave for these shoes, gawd!

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  56. SofieDecember 3, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    wow, cool! ♥

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  57. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    whoa the first one is cool

    delicatelyfierce.blogspot.com

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  58. OwnyourstylenowDecember 3, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    It's not my macbook, it's a picture from weheartit. But I love it too ;)
    Thanks for your comment!

    Those first pair of heels seem difficult to walk on.. special but beautiful.

    Would you like to follow each other? We're already following you!

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  59. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesDecember 4, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Those first couple of sandals are so hilarious! What will they think of next? ;)

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  60. AngelaDecember 6, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    wow. amazing. The first few pair are def. very interesting and unique.

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  61. Yara SimónDecember 6, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    These are pretty cool. =]

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  62. Amy's Fashion BlogDecember 8, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Cute Shoe

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  63. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Wow adorable shoes!! <3

    xx
    Saraalwan.blogspot.com

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  64. DanielDecember 16, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    love the 1st 2

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