The Retailers - Eximious of London

The word Eximious is defined as "excellent, distinguished & eminent". In the 1980's, Josephine Louis founded a charming and elegant shop while she lived in England which she called Eximious. Ms. Louis was so inspired by this little shop which became famous for gifts & monogrammed accessories that she decided to open a catalogue and shop in the United States. Eximious of London has become synonymous with the understated good taste of British traditions.
At the heart of the catalogue, is the extensive Limoges collection. Eximious commissions artisans in Europe to produce unique and visually charming pieces that truly reflect a commitment to excellence.
It is with great sadness to report that on the Eximious website it is noted that they are going out of business.

The Designer - Fiona Saunders

In the late 1990's British Artist Fiona Saunders, famous for her art prints featuring elaborate ladies' shoes, was asked to design a series of shoes for Limoges Boxes. The result is a stunning collection embellished with an array of fabric & faux stones. Each design was produced in limited quantities of 300.

Fiona Saunders was born in 1965 in Harrow, England. She was educated in London at St. Martens School of Art and at the Royal College of Art, England's most prestigious post graduate art College. Since then she has worked as an illustrator and graphic designer.

To produce her series of shoes as art, Saunders traveled to historic homes of shoemaking such as Northampton, England where she found an inspiring collection of shoes. She also studied the works of twentieth century masters including Vivier, Blahnik and Ferragamo, paying homage in her work to the many artists and artisans throughout the ages who have inspired her.