State-of-the-Art Shoes: Made In Colombia
- TLL
- Sep 8, 2019
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 10, 2020
The allure of hand-crafted, high-quality shoes is hard to escape. Whether you're a shoe enthusiast or just love to throw on your favorite black loafers and head to work, the booming latin shoe scene is guaranteed to draw you in. In fascinating and true Colombian style, shoes spring up from every corner of the country and bring together traditional artistry and the leading trends of the moment. Brands skillfully find inspiration in the innovative looks that come out of luxury fashion houses and on the runways of PFW to deliver long-lasting it pieces that you'll love. Today, we want to show you the fascinating versatility of this latin country's fashion talent and its finest footwear pieces that you'll definitely want in your wardrobe. Enjoy!
Nora Lozza's unique terrain color schemes and amazing craftsmanship makes this emerging brand known and coveted by many. The founder, Nohora Lozza, created the brand in 1986 and has built a loyal team of artisans that handcraft each piece with lots of love and skill. Most artisans have worked in the brand's studio for around 15 years, bringing her pieces to life and delivering excellence and comfort in croc-embossed style. Nohora's italian training has also served as a pillar for the brand's manufacturing process and emphasis on fine craftsmanship.
In their own words,
WE TREASURE THE UNDERSTANDING THAT AN ARTISAN´S CREATION IS LUXURY.
Nora Lozza values artistry and quality, and this shines through their craft. These vibrant styles are perfect for work AND runway-approved, making them a perfect investment. Plus, they're constantly reinventing their styles -- just check out NORA LOZZA STORIES to see all their collections. Look above at their vibrant take on the latest shoe trends of the summer: mules & strappy sandals!
Helena Fadul is a Colombian fashion marketer/entrepreneur/communicator who created her own shoe line, By Helena Fadul in 2016. Most of her line consists of amazingly simple and fashion-forward closet staples. You'll find everything from corporate casual styles to cute brunch-ready wear. By Helena Fadul weaves together Italian luxury materials with top-tier artisan traditions and practices. All her exclusive pieces are handmade and available through their Instagram, @byhelenafadul.
“Los zapatos deben ser tu voz, tu alter ego, tu huella y tu bandera”
" Shoes must be your voice, your alter ego, your footprint and your flag"
- Helena Fadul for her Huawei Campaign
Their versatile collections are perfect for work, lunch out in the city, and anything - you'll be finding any excuse to slide these on and head out in style.
Insignia |inˈsiɡnēə| noun
: a distinguishing mark or token of something
Insignia dsgn lives up to its name: their shoes are a symbol of versatility, boldness and style. This is another Colombian brand that excels at identifying the latest trends that the world is loving, and then incorporating their own touch that adds that extra allure - and that makes their shoes so closet worthy. Their shoes are handcrafted with great attention to detail, and are all made of 100% leather. This emerging brand has less than 10k followers on Instagram, but with their luxurious feel, croc-embossed leather (again!) prints and stylish pieces (plus their amazingly aesthetic social media), we definitely see an upward trend!
We hope you loved some of these pieces like we do and we'd love to hear your thoughts on any brand, style and industry trends! What are your favorite pieces for this fall season?
Let us know in the comments ♥ and see you next time!
With love,
Isabel
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