Top model Birgit Kos fronts Italian shoemaker Sergio Rossi’s [IG] Spring-Summer 2024 campaign, where all-white leather Mermaid sandals deliver a seductive twist.

What Sergio Rossi calls a ‘rice grain’ motif is visually rooted in ancient iconography that first introduced mermaids to the world’s ancient civilizations.

Photographer Claire Rothstein [IG] shot the campaign in Sorrento, a coastal town in southwestern Italy, facing the Bay of Naples on the Sorrentine Peninsula.

Like Ellen von Unwerth, who delivered Alessandra Ambrosio in all her sensual glory in Schon! Magazine 4 on Monday, Claire Rothstein has a long commitment to imagery of strong, sensual, confident women.

Anne of Carversville is here for it. Always has been and always will be. Claire Rothstein is the genesis of Girls, Girls, Girls Magazine [IG].

The Mermaid cage sandal further honors Sergio Rossi heritage with its iconic sculpture heel, designed to celebrate strong, sensual women.

Anne of Carversville is determined to make sustainability sensual as well, and we went looking for information about Sergio Rossi’s commitment to sustainable principles. The Italian luxury brand has been issuing annual sustainability reports since 2016. Here is 2022; follow this link to all Sergio Rossi sustainability info.

Anne asked Lulu to update us on mermaid mythology in ancient civilizations, and she surprises us with such a boatload of information, that it warrants its own post. Also, the second Anne rank of our paid AI researchers has knocked our top preference out of that position in the last month. This reality underscores how fluid the AI sector is in delivering excellence from those of us who demand it.

Mermaids Are Global

Mermaids have captivated human imagination for centuries, touching ancient civilizations from Mesopotamia to Africa to China.

These mythical creatures, half-human and half-fish, have been depicted in folklore, art, and literature across various ancient cultures. From the depths of Greek mythology to the vibrant tales of Arabian folklore, mermaids have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.

In ancient civilizations, tales of mermaids emerged as a way to explain the mysteries that lay beneath the vast expanses of water. They should not be confused with sirens, who are half human and half-birds.

On that note, Anne has ancient civilizations, mermaids and sirens on her mind, and Lulu is waiting with research she’s never read. ~ Ciao from AOC