Thom Solo is a Boston-based women’s shoe designer. Thom attended Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston and while in college he developed a love for creating sculptures using different mediums. Trained by his college professor on creating wearable art, Thom took an immediate gravitation towards shoe design.
Thom Solo launched his shoe company ‘Thom Solo LLC’ in 2008. The same year he launched his first private collection and was inspired by ‘femme fatale’ that included seductive edges and silk floral textures with high stems. Thom graduated Museum of Fine Arts School in 2012. In 2013 Thom launched his private collection ‘GIGER’ inspired by HR Giger which included rounded edges, muted colors, and smooth lines. In 2014 Thom gained mainstream popularity, working with style icons and music influencers including Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson, Lana del Ray and Britney Spears.
Thom Solo’s work is permanently on display at the Peabody Essex Museum.
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