THE VISION
Crafting a new era in women’s footwear that intersects tradition and modern innovation has guided the atelier’s work from its inception. The inspiration was undoubtedly to break with convention and to marry opulence to shoe design in pursuit of producing objets d’art that radiate tremendous power and seamlessly become an extension of the identity of the wearer.
We founded a modern day legacy brand with this goal in mind: to create distinctly recognizable, beautiful, timeless, handmade shoes that are not simply a fashion statement but are a reflection of a woman's confidence and her demeanour.
“Luxury will always be the greatest opportunity to deliver the best of something.”
ARCHITECT OF ATTITUDE
Extraordinary women deserve extraordinary shoes that embody confidence as much as they express sartorial choice.
TARO ISHIDA designs with these extraordinary women in mind, pushing the boundaries of a fiercely feminine design language with the modern day power woman in mind.
“Central to my perception is that shoes are a form of embodied architecture with the power to transform a woman’s demeanour and attitude.”
DESIGNING THE EXTRAORDINARY
At the heart of the creations is an atelier where the fluidity of creative expression converges with the exacting standards of precision craftsmanship. Each design is an intricately conceived blueprint, where every line, curve, and tension is meticulously calibrated.
“With graceful curves and impeccable proportions, simplexity emerges. Despite their outward simplicity, each piece is structurally intricate.”
ALCHEMY OF ARTISTRY
In Milan, master artisans are challenged to transcend tradition, pushing their craft to unparalleled heights. Our maestri apply generations of knowledge, meticulously faceting every stone and scrutinising each stitch. Precision guides every step.
In raw form, precious materials are yet to reveal their secrets awaiting metamorphosis by hands adept at craftsmanship. The task demands extraordinary passion, precision, and patience.
Alas, the final creation reaches our discerning client imbued with tradition to be worn today and cherished forever.
PEOPLE + PROSPERITY + PLANET
Creating for the woman who knows where she stands by a team who knows where we stand through inclusive, equal opportunities for all atelier team members as well as the many stakeholders who share this journey with us.
By avoiding fashion seasons, and instead encouraging made-to-order and resale, we place high-value products into the circular economy and encourage longevity over trendsetting.
We believe the planet’s resources, while abundant, are not infinite. We engage in transparent supply chain practices to ensure long-term sustainability of our products using raw materials from ethical, clean sources authenticated by the highest compliance standards.