Sydney-based label Chronicles of Never founded by Australian designer Gareth Moody has emerged as one of the most interesting names in fashion delivering one-of-a kind unisex clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry.

The spring/summer 2008/2009 collection (that's fall/winter 2008/09 season in the northern hemisphere) entitled "Black Nøise White Rain" includes fourteen footwear pieces (lace-up shoes styles called Mono or 2nd chapter, ankle boots named Skeleton Key, Haunted Tree or Stab in the Dark) made of worn-look leather in black, grey, dark silver/pewter and navy blue.

Gareth Moody, one of the Ksubi's former designers (where he made a name with the brand's signature denim) decided after 6 years with the label to release his solo fashion project. He formed Chronicles of Never in 2006 with the concept of Neverland in mind while the acronym CON is no random matter.

The whimsical, angular aesthetics of CON is "loosely based upon mathematics and heavily influenced by architecture and geometrics, big manga dreams and a love for industrial material". The shoe collection has a certain 18th century vibe, reminding me of the Charles Dickens dark and mysterious stories. Moody himself admits of mixing modern with old world elements, and the result is quite unique and appealing.

You can purchase CON designs through online shop The Grand Social while the guys at Revolve Clothing decided that this is men only and gathered a small selection of shoes (including the Skeleton Key ankle leather boots), clothes and jewelry.