According to the Chinese zodiac, 2020 is the Rat’s year. GuidoMaggi dedicated some of its exclusive elevator shoes to the most famous eastern anniversary: Hong Kong, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Canton!
For us Westerners, the Christmas holidays, which are already over, are the most important and awaited anniversaries of the year, while for the Asians this is represented by the spring festival or lunar new year known as the Chinese New Year, which precisely celebrates the beginning of the new year, in this case – the beginning of the new decade. It is the time when families come together, make offerings to the deities and pray to Buddha. Since it varies accordingly the lunar circles, this year’s the event falls on Saturday, January 25. 2020 is the year of the Rat, and people who fall under this zodiac are believed to be witty in character, kind and versatile, but above all – full of resources and capable of surprising. They are also considered to be keen observers with great imagination. Additionally, the people whose zodiac is the Rat are also considered curious and generally people who love to experience everything first-hand.
The Italian brand GuidoMaggi, a leader in the creation of elevator shoes, celebrates the anniversary with some of its most exclusive handmade creations dedicated to Chinese cities. The refined models created with attention to detail handmade by skilled craftsmen in the finest leathers are the new must-haves for 2020. For a considerable increase in height, to boost your self-esteem and to do it in style, the choice can only be oriented on GuidoMaggi shoes: trendy, with an innovative design that cannot go unnoticed. While there are specific types of elevator shoes for every zodiac sign, these are must-haves to best honor the year of the Rat. But here, in detail, are the creations inspired by the Chinese New Year that will conquer you for their unique line and refined elegance.
The first model is a masterpiece of style: With an elevator system up to 15 centimeters (6 inches), Hong Kong is a very cool and trendy model. Handmade in Italy with upper in full-grain leather, super light rubber sole with visible stitching. This is a classic model with a strong character for an outfit that leaves others breathless.
With a dazzling elegance, black patent leather upper and soft leather 
lining, Beijing is another style masterpiece. Designed for the refined man who knows how to appreciate the details of authentic luxury, such as the side elastic bands in pure silk, which in addition to being chic guarantee maximum comfort. An elevator shoe for a true contemporary gentleman.
Dynamic and with a sporty chic soul, the Shenzhen elevator sneakers, which increase height up to 6.5 centimeters (2.6 inches) , are inspired by the modern metropolis of south-eastern China, a famous most exclusive shopping destination. A casual elevator shoe that winks at street style in full-grain leather with a spotted effect.
For the accurate craftsmanship and the exclusivity of the lines, 
Guangzhou sneakers are the best representatives. With golden full-grain leather upper and soft goatskin lining, they are the quintessence of Italian style, always dynamic and young.
Concluding this article with the elegance of the GuidoMaggi model Canton with clean lines and an innovative design that makes is extremely unique. This elevator shoe has upper in full-grain blue textured leather, which is exactly the Pantone color of 2020. The creation, signed by GuidoMaggi, has the internal lining in soft leather and sole, upper and insole connected and sewn at sight. This is the real Italian class to always be at the top.
