René Caovilla

Synonymous with handcrafted elegance at its finest, the Maison René Caovilla has been making “works of art otherwise known as Shoes” for over eight decades. Founded in Venice in 1934 by Edoardo Caovilla, the brand is regarded as having set the benchmark for excellence in the jewelled footwear sector. By melding artisanal skills with innovative techniques, tradition with research, the Maison has made meticulous attention to both detailing and quality, a signature since its earliest days. Today, the retail side of the business spans 16 boutiques in the world’s leading cities with further growth scheduled over the next three years. From another perspective, the Maison René Caovilla has increasingly moved towards a more digital dimension to explore new creative, as well as innovative paths that essentially turned the Maison into a global brand. René Caovilla models have evolved into internationally- renowned style icons in their own right, not least the Cleo sandal, created by René Fernando Caovilla in 1969, which has become a genuine cult item and the symbol of the brand.