NEW SUSTAINABLE LUXURY FOOTWEAR

"The pursuit of new materials that are equal parts sustainable, ethical and beautiful is at the core of our design process. We work closely with suppliers to push forward innovation around what we can make and how, meaning that the design of each shoe is an exercise in challenging the limits of what is possible. We are always raising our own bar”

About Jia De Lara

Jia De Lara is a London based luxury footw design studio launched to connect beautif design and the circular economy for a new uncompromising era for luxury. Founded in 2021 by Larissa Hoehl, it places the exploration and creation of new sustainab materials into the heart of its design proce bringing together traditional craftsmanshi and innovative materials and processes int every piece for the increasingly conscious consumer.

Collections are designed between London Paris, and created in Le Marche, Italy, the famous home of artisanal shoemakers.

Jia De Lara is on a journey towards being carbon-positive, offsetting all carbon prod through planting trees with Ecologi. It also provides financial support to environment causes, donating 1% of proceeds to Sheldr Wildlife Fund and the Blue Marine Founda

Contribution to sustainability

Each individual shoe is made of iridescent fish skins recycled from the Icelandic food industry, as well as butter-soft and chromefree Italian leather from traceable sources which contributes to amazing innovation of this brand. Each product is ICEA, Global Gap, MSC and ASC-certified, with each material sourced from suppliers that ensure high animal welfare standards and employ a variety of leading edge, sustainable manufacturing processes. Production recycles water, eliminating waste and renewable energy sources are helping push Jia De Lara faster towards a carbon-positive status.

The Oceanic Collection

Every piece in the collection is made from over 90% recycled materials and represents a commitment to moving the industry further towards a sustainable and circular economy.

The collection of seven styles comprises the studios’ take on classic stilettos (see image to right). The signature Nancy and Agnes styles are designed to transform, with detachable fastenings that can be worn in multiple ways, providing a variety of looks with the same shoe.

The Oceanic collection launched in November 2022.