Summer 2021

41 Apr21168 Fashionable Footwear for the Future The making of any product creates waste, but true luxury providers know how to incorporate that waste into something brand new. We take a look at Grinvald Footwear, a team that has been proudly recognised as a LUXlife Leader of Luxury, and named 2021's Best Eco- Friendly Footwear Brand for their sustainability efforts. We thought it high time to take a closer look at the firm, to see how it has left such a remarkable footprint on the industry at large. The world is changing before our eyes. As the need to react to the climate crisis becomes ever more prescient, it’s clear that everyone will have to change the way in which they work. The future is one where we are more careful about what we make and how we make it, and where recycling is a major part of manufacturing. The footwear world is no different, and that’s where the team from Grinvald Footwear come in. Grinvald Footwear was designed as a solution for those who wanted clothing of the highest quality, while also wanting to have as little negative impact on the environment as possible. The team’s way of working sees them tyring to recycle the way of others, as opposed to polluting the environment. An enormous community of people has built up around the firm, with fashion brands big and small wanting to embrace their strongly held values for themselves. Compared to the competition, the team at Grinvald Footwear specialise in circular production, using mostly leather scrap throughout their products. Upcycling is a key part of what the team do, providing the high quality that people expect while reusing material that others might consider waste. This has generated a unique buzz around Grinvald Footwear, with each product line being uniquely run. The quality is exceptional because the quantity is limited. Naturally, with a firm such as this, the staff play a major role throughout. They are encouraged to constantly innovate as far as possible, testing new and exciting ways of recycling waste, finding solutions and generating new designs. This is a luxury brand that is constantly looking forward on behalf of the industry, increasing the range of products in order to reduce waste. For the eco-warriors amongst us, the team at Grinvald Footwear make an international challenge look straightforward and fashionable in equal measure. Other brands find in Grinvald Footwear, a beacon of hope to which they can look for inspiration. The challenge of dealing with our environmental problems is one which cannot be fought alone. This is why the team have built their approach on the education of others in how to create truly astonishing products while still retaining the unprecedented levels of quality that people have come to expect. With such success already achieved by the talented team, Grinvald Footwear is already looking to broaden its horizons moving forward. They want to open up the market not only to shoes, but to accessories that will go with them. This is a key part of the sustainable approach built into how the team will operate, with any waste from shoe creation being put towards making delightful small accessories that can either be sold or made into a promotional gift. Done right, this will ensure that nothing is wasted at all. We celebrate the success of the team behind Grinvald Footwear, and look forward to seeing how their sustainable approach not only sets new standards of luxury, but leads the industry in the challenging topic of waste. For those who want a premier product that uses every possible part, this is the team to turn to. Company: Grinvald Footwear Name: Anna Grinvald, Julie Sultana Email: [email protected] , [email protected] Web Address: www.grinvaldfootwear.com