Soft and buttery, our leather is reliably hardwearing, yet as a natural material it can be sensitive. Good shoes are an investment, and taking care of yours will greatly extend their lifespan. Here are some tips we've learnt along the way:  

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Introducing ESSEN x Friends with Frank. A collaboration between two like-minded brands, who share a love of quality craftsmanship and design by a less-is-more philosophy.

Made in Italy, this capsule collection has been consciously crafted from premium LWG-Gold certified leathers and recycled metal hardware. Read on below to discover founders and friends - Julia and Marre - discuss the inspiration behind the collection

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We all have the power within us to create change and contribute to a better, more equal future – even the smallest actions have an impact. 

Empowered women empower women, so in celebration of International Women's Day we will donate $3 from every sale and you get to choose where it goes!
What do you care about? 

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ESSEN was founded on the idea that design can feel as good as it looks, no matter the occasion. Designed by women for women, ESSEN Bridal is a capsule collection of timeless silhouettes, elevated with modern touches, that never sacrifice comfort for style.

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Fashion has a waste problem - we want to fix it. Shop on-demand, lower your carbon footprint and pre-order this special collaboration with sustainable jewellery brand Linden Cook at 15% off today. Read More

We’ve long admired the work of London based Artist Alexandria Coe. Her art focuses on simplified drawings, inspired by an authentic relationship with the body. Her own understanding of the female form guides her hand to create powerful forms that are abstract in their simplicity, yet instantly recognisable to the viewer.

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We were first introduced to Harriet’s work when she hosted a pop-up in London a few months ago and were immediately drawn to her creations. We stopped for a chat and Harriet was immediately warm, welcoming and full of life.  Read More

When it comes to bold, talented women, Parisian-born Delphine Del Val is an expert. She is one. She knowns where to find them. And she runs one of New York’s most innovative talent agencies, POOL Creatives, that represents them exclusively. 
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One glance and you know a design is Alex Proba. The New York-based multidisciplinary designer and art director’s mastery of colour and pattern is as distinctive as it is in demand - we can’t get enough of her surreal compositions and hand-drawn abstractions.  Read More

Shot in collaboration with photographer Victoria Zschommler and stylist & set designer Athanasia Spathis, this still-life series explores the nature of those building blocks – using materials that form the world around us juxtaposed with footwear that forms the foundation of a well-curated wardrobe.

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We were first introduced to Sophia at the beginning of 2017 through ESSEN friend Lydia Pang after relocating to New York. Sophia was immediately warm, welcoming and full of life. Sophia worked at Vogue as the Entertainment Media Editor for four years, she recently left this role to pursue other exciting challenges where she will be working as a creative consultant across a range of fashion & beauty brands.

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