One of the most celebrated designers of luxury womenswear based in New York, the Chinese-American and Franco-Basque designer translates his passion for artisanal craftsmanship and refined luxury into a unique series of canvas, leather and jute espadrilles.
The STITCHING, BRAIDED and TIE DYE lines combine romance, contemporary fantasy and pragmatism in reinterpreted classics, modernized with relaxed sophistication in a sustainable and timeless way.
Sewing, braiding, warping, irregular patterns and lacing, centuries-old craftsmanship perfected in Castañer’s workshops in Banyoles, are the stars of the Altuzarra x Castañer capsule collection, the result of the first collaboration between the award-winning New York designer and the historic espadrille brand.
The series’ three lines, Stitching, Braided and Tie Dye, are reminiscent of some of the designs featured in Altuzarra’s last show at New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 2022 and throughout his distinguished career as an accessory designer. The designer’s distinctive concept of quiet luxury and relaxed sophistication has reimagined the most casual and timeless footwear code born on the shores of the Mediterranean.