Presenting the S/S 18 Espadrilles Collection

Espadrilles have been a long time favorite summer shoe for me. I loved their nonchalant appeal as much as the fact that their fabric and rope construction somehow managed to keep my feet warm on chilly nights or boat trips but was cool enough to wear it to the beach, not to mention that they feel so comfortable that they are the next best thing to being barefoot.
However, I felt that the traditional espadrille was not particularly flattering for the leg and that although to they really come in every color of the rainbow, shape-wise the choice was pretty limited.
As I developed by handbag line, I found myself brainstorming for a product, that would complement my existing collection and that would be in line with Maslinda Designs boho-chic appeal and eco-friendly ethics.
To made my first Maslinda espadrilles, l patiently unpicked an old pair and sew a new top and laces on it.
Fast forward to a couple of years, l  am delighted to present my new, ever-expanding espadrilles collection to you.
I have sourced the best materials, fined tuned my patterns to be comfortable as they are flattering and my biggest challenge is putting all my ideas to work!
The soles l use for my shoes are made the traditional way in a small factory in Spain and the top is handcrafted by me in my studio.
Fabrics are mostly cotton, in solid colors, funky florals, and stripy prints, but the collection also includes fancier materials such as sequined tulle.                                                                  Most styles are complemented by supple Italian vegetable died leathers but there is are leather-free vegan options.
I have developed my patterns through lots of trial and error, to make them flattering but also comfortable to wear. It's unbelievable how much difference a couple of millimeters can make and how precise cutting and sewing needs to be.
Stitching is made exclusively by hand, of course, using traditional techniques and although one customer described the shoes she received as "almost too beautiful to wear" l am confident to say that a pair of Maslinda Designs espadrilles will be a prized possession in your wardrobe for many summers in a row.
Last but not least, I tried to keep m collection at a reasonable price point, with simpler styles starting at €55 and going up to around €80 for my most elaborate designs.
Spring 2018 is my second collection and it includes plenty of the feminine lace-ups from last year with the addition of more classic slip-on styles. Coming up next for the warmer summer months are some trendy (and easy to take on and off aka perfect for the beach) slides and mules as well as sexy open toe sandals. You can see the complete collection in our e-shop