The Journal
What we learn in the workshop, pair after pair: the craft, the materials and building collections under your own brand.
The Craft
One Espadrille, Many Crafts
An espadrille looks simple. A jute sole, a little fabric or leather, a seam around the foot. Yet behind that apparent simplicity, the making of an artisanal espadrille brings together several crafts, often practised in different workshops. Each specialist masters a particular stage, and it is their combined work that brings the shoe to life.
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Materials
Materials: What Gives a Collection Its Character
Are you looking to create an espadrille collection for your brand or customise existing designs? Choosing the right materials is one of the first things to consider.
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Creating Your Collection
Creating Your Own Espadrille Collection: From Idea to Production
Do you run a fashion brand, boutique or concept store and want to offer an espadrille collection under your own label? Perhaps you already have a sketch, a few inspiration photos or simply an idea. How do you turn that starting point into a collection you can actually sell? And do you really need to order thousands of pairs?
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Creating Your Collection
How to Choose an Espadrille Manufacturer in Spain
To choose an espadrille manufacturer in Spain, check who carries out each stage, whether they offer private label, their minimum quantities, how samples work and how lead times are set. Here are the questions to ask before you commit.
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Creating Your Collection
Dolly Wool: The Story of a Slipper Unlike Any Other
Some designs are born from a trend. Others stay, simply because they have found their place.
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Materials
Mary Jane Espadrilles: One Silhouette, Endless Possibilities
At Atelier COSTÀ, we develop custom espadrilles for brands and boutiques, handcrafted in Spain.
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The Craft
In a World That Moves So Fast, Why Are Espadrilles Still Sewn by Hand?
Sometimes I wonder how shoes that require so many steps, so many skilled movements and so much time to make can still exist today.
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