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

64 comments:

  1. the two first are so funny looking! XD

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

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

    xoxox,
    CC

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

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. The two first are so strange!

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  9. i love the leopard heels ;)

    xoxo

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  10. 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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  11. Love the shoes, are amazing!!!


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

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

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

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  16. Holy crap that first pair of shoes is amazing!

    xStace
    TEE&FAME

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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. He started when he was 19?! Oh my goodness!

    Nicole
    http://confidentliar.blogspot.com
    x

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

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

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  22. 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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  23. The first two designs are insane - love! :)

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

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

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  26. fantastic shoes!!

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

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

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  28. 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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  29. Gorgeous pieces and glam style!

    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com

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

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  31. love the yellow clogs...

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  32. Wow. All these shoes are amazing.

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

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  34. I like the first ones!! Twitter

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

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

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

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

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  39. whoa the first one is cool

    delicatelyfierce.blogspot.com

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

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

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  43. Wow adorable shoes!! <3

    xx
    Saraalwan.blogspot.com

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