Shirley Ibe’s stockpile of stilettos is uplifting — in more ways than one.
mantra. But with around 250 pairs of designer heels , she says she’s chosen both. “I’ve definitely gone to the extreme in terms of quantity,” she laughs.
Growing up in Canada, Libya and Malaysia, Ibe always loved beautiful things. The collector credits her parents with cultivating her passions, whether they took the form of cosmetics or clothing. “I grew up in a household where appearance was important,” she reveals.
Now housed in a walk-in wardrobe in her home in Calgary, her assortment has grown to include a candy land of colours and brand names and features luxury labels such as Chanel, Gucci, Manolo Blahnik, Saint Laurent and . With so many styles to choose from, Ibe tends to dress herself from the bottom up. “I think about what outfit I can wear with certain shoes versus what shoes I can wear with a specific outfit,” she notes.as her fashion inspiration, the collector describes her own aesthetic as “colourful, eclectic and fun” and says she seeks out shoes that fit those same criteria. Continuing with this more-is-more mentality, Ibe loves a sky-high heel.
Despite occasionally feeling guilty about her vast stash of designer heels, Ibe isn’t ashamed of buying things that bring her joy. “Some days I think to myself ‘Man, you have a lot of shoes,’” she reflects. “But they’re an art form. I truly appreciate the craftsmanship and design behind them.” She often finds herself just standing in her closet, basking in all of her’s glory. “My mom always told me that heels lift you up both physically and mentally, and she was right,” says Ibe.
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