Fortress of Inca
Handmade in Peru, Fortress of Inca combines the finest traditional Peruvian textiles, known as ‘mantas’ with premium leather to produce a contemporary footwear collection with distinction.
Sydney Brown is an ethical, sustainable, and directional, luxury footwear brand. Entirely vegan, the shoe collection is produced free of all animal products. With a holistic approach to design Sydney Brown espouses respect for the environment and the wearer without compromising on style. Shoes are hand made by artisans in her Los Angeles atelier. The shoes are consciously constructed using eco-friendly materials, including recycled uppers, reclaimed wooden soles and coconut insoles.
The collection has a paired down and understated aesthetic, with a focus on clean sculptural lines and minimal detailing. 10 years of living and working in Japan deeply inspires Brown’s aesthetic, which is infused with a Zen-like quality. Honing her design skills, and adopting the Japanese aesthetic impacts her creative process at every step, from her use of beautiful and innovative materials to eschewing embellishment.
American-born Sydney Brown, founded her eponymous label with the conviction that luxury footwear could be produced in an environmentally friendly way, and aims to create a cradle to cradle process for every pair of shoes. The collection is infused with her passion for the craft of shoemaking, which has led to a unique alchemy, resulting in the creation of her luxurious and edgy footwear.
Website: www.sydney-brown.com