At VANDA NOVAK, product responsibility is the foundation of the brand's operations.
In the design process of each VANDA NOVAK collection, not only aesthetic vision is crucial, but also awareness of the long-term impact of each decision. In a world where fast fashion dictates the pace of change, the brand chooses a different approach – thoughtful, based on respect for craftsmanship and the natural environment.
Designing every detail from scratch, hand-milling elements/heels, using memory foam to ensure comfort for years of use - all this implements the philosophy of "buy less, choose better".
From Italian quality to the tradition of Polish craftsmanship
Italian components and shoe elements are assembled in Polish shoemaking workshops. The brand's collections represent the collaboration of two artisanal cultures. This unique process stands in contrast to mass production.
First, a custom last is created, a wooden model carved from scratch that defines the future shape and comfort of the shoe.
Then the insole, combined with memory foam to maximize wearing comfort.
VANDA NOVAK shoes have leather soles, made of the highest quality Italian cowhide, dyed through to ensure that the degree of wear is not as visible when worn.
The brand's characteristic heels and all fittings are made of brass, micron-plated with 24-karat gold - these are small details, but VANDA NOVAK pays attention to such details that make the brand unique.
The philosophy of longevity in practice
The choice of materials is based on a long-term perspective. LWG-certified leather, naturally tanned, becomes more beautiful over time, gaining character and telling a story with use. These are considered decisions to partner with companies that share similar values.
From inspiration to implementation
It's a story of conscious choices and a natural consequence of the values that have defined the brand from the very beginning. A carefully considered collection design process and precise planning of the amount of materials used, both new and remnants, to create new models.
