This collection draws inspiration from Bar Shoes, which originated in Western Europe, with notable examples from 19th-century France. The name “bar shoes” comes from the distinctive strap that crosses the top of the foot. Named “Môme”, meaning “child” in French, the collection reflects the Bar Shoes origins as children’s footwear. In the 20th century, French fashion houses refined and adapted them for women’s fashion, evolving into the sophisticated Mary Jane Shoe.