Hispanic Owned Shoe Brand That You Need To Know About: Freda Salvador

 Good Morning fellow fashion lovers, I'm so glad to be back here with you all again, and I hope that all of you had enjoyed your weekend. 

I remember seeing a pair of Freda Salvador shoes in Elle Magazine a couple of years ago, and I fell in love with the design. I knew that I wanted a pair for my Fall wardrobe. The brand started as a friendship, Co-founders, Cristina Palomo Nelson and Megan Papay met while designing at another accessories company, instantly clicking over their shared love of design. Traveling across Italy, visiting Europe’s finest factories and tanneries, the pair dreamed up Freda over many bottles of wine and the founding idea of combining Megan’s background in styling and Cristina’s shoemaking lineage to create a brand that struck the perfect balance between design and function.

Over 10 years later, They have grown into a close team of women based in Sausalito, California who love being a part of the small fashion business community and collaborating with other like-minded friends, women, and brands. They set out to create reimagined classics for the non-stop woman. Their unique approach to design is what makes them stand out while the quality and function of their handmade shoes and accessories are what has formed their community of badass women. The combination of both Megan and Cristina’s individual styles is present in every piece. While slightly unconventional, their collections are meant to live in our closet forever.

We work with artisans in family-run factories who love their products as much as we do. Mostly from Italy and Spain, their leathers are of the highest quality, responsibly sourced with high transparency of the raw materials, and certified by the Leather Working Group. To ensure they won’t have excess inventory, they make small batch collections using old-world techniques to produce products that will stand the test of time.

Respect for products, people, and the planet is at the heart of everything we do. How their collections are made is the foundation of Freda and they are proud to show you where their products come from and introduce you to the hands that make them. As a brand, they are redefining modern, feminine style. Their products are handcrafted in family factories in Spain and El Salvador, where they mindfully source the highest quality leathers for everyday wear, for years to come.

The Lanna Ankle Boots are on my Fall fashion wishlist, The elevated everyday boot. Made by hand with their signature black calf, the Lanna refines every look with its modern kitten heel and cool pointed toe. This boot is priced at $450.00. 

https://fredasalvador.com/collections/boots/products/lanna-black-calf

The Robyn is simply perfection and would be a great addition to your closet, The cool girl tall boot. Made by hand with their signature black calf, the Robyn elevates every look with its modern kitten heel, cool pointed toe, and tall dipped-down shaft that sits just below the knee. 100% Spanish leather and leather lined in black calf. This tannery is a Leather Working Group Approved Trader. Leather Working Group is a tool to evaluate the environmental performance of leather goods manufacturers, and has a 1.25 heel. The Robyn Tall Boot is priced at $550.00. 

https://fredasalvador.com/collections/boots/products/robyn-black-calf

We all know that Lug soled boots are always in style for the Fall and the Brooke Rain Resistant Boots are no exception. The Brooke is the first rain-or-shine Chelsea boot featuring waterproof black calf leather and a lightweight foam rubber lug sole. The comfortable round toe, lug sole, and studded welt combine everyday style and pound-the-pavement function. 100% Spanish leather lined. This tannery is a Leather Working Group Approved Trader and leather contains no PFAs. Leather Working Group is a tool to evaluate the environmental performance of leather goods manufacturers. This boot comes in several colors and the price for this boot is $495.00. 

https://fredasalvador.com/products/brooke-black-calf-water-resistant

The Light Halo Loafers are stunning, and I'm obsessed. The LIGHT in black calf will effortlessly ease into your closet. The borrowed-from-the-boys, moccasin top loafer is detailed with a brass hardware halo and studded welt. This pound-the-pavement style will quickly become your everyday go-to. These are priced at $395.00. 

https://fredasalvador.com/collections/loafers-oxfords/products/light-black-calf

The Miko Tote has to be in my closet, Handcrafted with smooth black calf, the MIKO is our everyday tote finished with its iconic notched welt, whipstitch top handle, and shoulder straps for choice of carry. The roomy, microsuede interior expands with a functional gusset and has a small slip pocket to store your essentials when you’re on the go. The Miko Tote comes in two and is priced at $595.00. 

https://fredasalvador.com/collections/all-accessories/products/miko-black-calf

And finally, The Cala Studded Tote is another bag that I want in my closet. Handcrafted in Italy with brown suede, the CALA is our everyday tote finished with a cool studded shoulder strap for ease of carry. The roomy shape has a microsuede interior with a small pocket sleeve and magnet closure to keep our essentials safe when you’re on the go. The Cala is priced at $525.00. 

https://fredasalvador.com/collections/new-handbags/products/cala-brown-suede-with-silver-studs

Fashion friends, I hope all of you have enjoyed this blog post, I love you all so much, and until next time, Stay Beautiful.

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