Stilettos and Shinpads

the brand ‘stilettos and shinpads’ is a terrace-wear brand, founded by mother and daughter duo michelle d’vaz-plant and aasia d’vaz-sterling. born from a love of football, the brand was created as a solution to the lack of fun and stylish garments women can wear to support their favourite clubs. the team as an avid follower of her team for over 25 years, michelle had always found dressing for match days a challenge. after speaking to her football loving friends, michelle realised that she was not alone in her frustration. she decided that being limited by her clothing choices just wouldn’t cut it anymore. “i am still young at heart and i like to think i’m relatively fashionable, yet i don’t get the chance to dress this way at football matches, i have to go in poorly cut and fitted ladies football shirts that make me really self-conscious and don’t embrace the way i normally dress.” aasia is a fashion graduate who shares her mums vision of creating a brand that empowers women. com