The Foundation Flat in Black Shearling

"What sent me into an orbit these week? These shearling pumps from ESSEN, a boutique shoe brand that is a favourite with the fashion pack, they are just so good."

How To Make Your Business More Sustainable

For anyone starting or nurturing a new business, sustainability needs to be a key pillar. In this current climate emergency, all businesses need to have a sustainable strategy. But where do...

The Benefits Of On-Demand Manufacturing To Tackle Fashion's Huge Waste Problem

In this episode of D Sustainability Issue, I speak with Dessie about founding and managing a sustainable footwear brand. We dive into how ESSEN has taken a sustainable approach throughout the enti...

A Response To Fast Fashion

ESSEN was launched as a response to the fast-fashion industry and the brand quickly learnt that, in order to produce stylish shoes with a low environmental impact, it needed to step away from the t...

Timeless, Comfortable And Ethically Made Footwear

ESSEN is derived from the word "essential", and designer Marre Muijs has built her collection around timeless, comfortable and ethically made footwear. Her shoes are handmade in small production li...

The Best Eco-friendly Sandals - Vogue Italia

Sustainable fashion suggests the choice of eco-friendly, nature-conscious and ethical summer sandals. The most beautiful 2020 summer sandals? It is easy to answer “eco-friendly models” considering ...

ESSEN In Grazia's Sustainable Shopping Guide

Flat mock-croc Chelsea boots, glove-fit ballet pumps and chunky ankle-strap sandals - all of which are big for S/S'20 - are part of ESSEN's pared back designs. Collections are designed with a smal...

The Sustainable Shoe brand Making Timeless Classics

Thanks to the rise in cultural awareness when it comes to all things sustainable, the supply is increasing in order to fit the demand. But whilst we seem to be forever hearing of new fashion label...

By Women, For Women

Our designs are inspired by the modern woman’s day-to-day realities. We believe that what a woman wears will have a direct impact on how she feels. Shoes carry us, add height, alter posture and bol...