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ABOUT US

I founded ESSEN in 2016 as a response to a fashion cycle that overproduces more than it carefully crafts, chases trends more than it determines classics, and wastes more than it sustains

OUR PURSUIT

ESSEN encourages people to buy less, choose better and wear longer. I aspire to simplify women’s wardrobes, by helping them consider what they really need and edit out excess. That’s where the name comes from – essentials.

I’ve created a permanent collection of no-compromise staples – timeless classics that are reimagined in new ways that feel chic without any effort.With a permanent collection, moving away from traditional seasons and not being focused on the fashion calendar, I can take all the time I need and there’s no limit to the resources I can invest in my designs. So I take it slow, developing, testing and then releasing one key staple at a time.

My ambition is to create a footwear brand that upholds a more conscious pace and process and does no harm when it’s produced or when it’s consumed.

EUROPEAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

Thoughtful design, uncompromising quality, and most importantly, produced responsibly. Our shoes are carefully realised by master artisans who have been perfecting their craft for generations.

ON DEMAND

One of the things that make us different is that we produce in small batches, or entirely on-demand. This enables us to accurately calculate quantities so we only produce what we’ve already sold, minimising up to 90% of waste and eliminating overproduction.

GIVING BACK

We’re committed to making choices that minimise our social and environmental impact so it’s easier for you to make them too. As part of our mission, we support others in the same way you support us.