In Their Shoes: Goshá’s Natalia and Michael Morcos
Inside the co-founders’ stylish Dubai home and shoe collections.
“A small house fits a hundred friends… We have a lot of conversation-starters all around our house, ” says Goshá’s Natalia Marcos of her Dubai home with her husband and co-founder Michael. Natalia oversaw the villa's interior design, which features a floor-to-ceiling library, rare vintage finds, and high-design hits. They opened their doors to Level for a tour of their shoe collection and favorite objects before the launch of Goshá Arts in Abu Dhabi in September. Watch the full video and shop their style.
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How did you curate your shoe collection?
Natalia: Every single pair I have in my life means something to me, needs to be worn, and have daily use. I’m a size 42, which means all the shoes are very rare and I make sure everything that I find in my size I take good care of. The only one out of 20 that I don’t wear but cannot get rid of is Amina Muaddi’s Begum pumps. If you think of the shoes Cinderella lost on the stairs, it will be this one.
What is your go-to party shoe?
Michael: My go-to party shoes are a pair of snakeskin boots. I’m from Sudan. In Sudan, most men own one pair of snakeskin shoes because it’s our local leather. When I found them, I needed to have one and I wear them all the time. I always get amazing compliments, especially from older women.
What’s the most special piece of furniture in your home?
Natalia: It’s the Ultrafragola mirror from Poltronova. You’ve probably seen a million replicas of it everywhere but we have the original one. Ultrafragola means strawberry in Italian because it appears totally pink. I have a beautiful connection with it.
What is your hosting style?
Michael: Best cocktails, best music, best vibes. Who cares about food?
Natalia: Some people have gotten married because of our hosting skills!
Why do you work well together?
Michael: We work well together because Natalia doesn’t accept any kind of mediocrity. She is always pushing and that challenge is interesting for somebody who likes to solve challenges. That’s our kind of dynamic.
What are the ingredients of a good party?
Natalia: 60 percent of the crowd needs to be your friends, 20 percent can be strangers even to yourself, and 10 percent are those who are invited by your friends. Everything creates a beautiful atmosphere where people cannot stop talking. If you don’t nail this mix, no foie gras will save the night.
What’s your best hosting advice?
Michael: You need to get people involved so they can contribute whether it’s costumes, drinks, or stories they tell. You need to ensure people come and feel it’s part of their role to do something and give back to the group.
