Zebra Cloud

It all started with two pairs of shoes and a trip to Shanghai......

As i purchased a pair of plane black suede booties, I couldn't stop thinking am I making a mistake? There next to me were the another pair, ones with perfectly embellished silver studs, staring right at me. I closed my eyes, handed over my card, and left with the plane black pair thinking, they will match everything. Driving home I pondered the thought of what I want in my shoes, why should I have to choose just one?

Shortly after, I found myself in one of the many jewelry shops in Shanghai and it clicked, this is what I want for my shoes. After much debate between the ladies not understanding why I was putting all their jewelry onto my shoes, I left with a hefty bag and started designing.

Next thing you know, it's 2010, I have started my own venture of women's clip-on shoe accessories and spent countless hours on the floor of my New York City "closet" designing and looking for an opportunity. Flying from Hong Kong to Korea for supplies and meetings, I am very excited to showcase my work, and keep you updated with my progress.

I am now living in London working for Deutsche Bank and studying for my MBA. I believe my travels will continue to inspire me, and that I can keep expressing my experiences through my work.

Zebra Cloud is a place for imagination, and I hope you feel inspired by my work to incorporate creativity and originality into your daily lives.

- Barbie Sellmeyer