There’s something about a wedge that changes the mood. A little height, a little attitude, and suddenly even the simplest summer outfit feels pulled together. This season, EOS gives the classic wedge a fresh perspective with CARIANI, CARIANIS and CARIA; three styles where tactile materials, sculptural shapes and a cork-textured finish come together with an easy, carefree spirit.

At the heart of the collection is texture. CARIANI and CARIANIS combine supple Cashmere 100% Aniline Calf Napa with Fine Napped Vitello Suede, bringing together the smooth richness of leather and the soft, velvety character of suede. CARIA keeps things beautifully tactile in Fine Napped Vitello Suede, with a clean, minimal silhouette that lets the material do the talking.

The details are considered without feeling overly precious. CARIANI takes a refined T-bar approach, with a streamlined toe strap and distinctive Y-back, while CARIANIS takes a more sculptural direction with its sweeping front strap and high-back ankle fastening. CARIA strips things back to a simple peep-toe mule, finished with a wide single strap and an easy slip-on shape.

Then comes the lift. Each silhouette is grounded by a lightweight moulded polyurethane outsole, finished with a distinctive cork texture that brings a natural, tactile quality to the wedge. CARIANI and CARIA sit at 43mm, giving just enough elevation to change the proportions of an outfit, while CARIANIS takes it higher at 70mm.

It’s this balance that makes the collection feel so right for summer: elevated without feeling formal, considered without looking overworked. There’s a relaxed European spirit to the shapes, with rich leather, soft suede and natural-inspired texture doing the work.