{"id":25452,"date":"2022-07-19T10:01:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T06:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&p=25452"},"modified":"2022-07-19T19:46:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T15:46:36","slug":"fashion-interviews-shoe-designer-rene-caovilla","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/fashion-interviews-shoe-designer-rene-caovilla\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Ren\u00e9 Caovilla Talks Heels, Sales, And Opening Up Stores In The Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mr.\u00a0<\/span>Ren\u00e9 Caovilla<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is a\u00a0powerhouse in the fashion industry, best known for the shoe designs produced under his namesake label. His sandals are captivating, with dazzling crystal embellishments and bands that perfectly wrap around the lower calves. With a bridal line running alongside his wider collection, Caovilla designs sandals for the special moments in all of his customers’ lives. They have been seen on the red carpet worn by celebrities, like\u00a0<\/span>Julia Roberts<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Coco Rocha<\/span><\/a>, and fashion blogger\u00a0<\/span>Nadya Hasan<\/span><\/a>\u00a0wore a pair at her two-day wedding celebration last week. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fine craftsmanship has become synonymous with the Ren\u00e9 Caovilla brand. Fortunately, there will be more opportunities to experience it in person, because Caovilla has recently announced plans to open up new stores in the Middle East. He spoke to\u00a0GRAZIA<\/em>\u00a0about this regional expansion, and so much more, in our exclusive interview below. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Instagram @renecaovilla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We hear you’re planning on opening more stores in the Middle East. Could you let us know\u00a0where we can expect to see your signature crystal-embellished sandals?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr. Ren\u00e9 Caovilla: It\u2019s a pleasure and a commitment for Ren\u00e9 Caovilla to be present in such a unique market and a\u00a0natural course of growth to open a new point of sales following the ever-growing interest of the\u00a0local consumers. We plan to\u00a0open four new stores to bring forward the brand retail expansion and presence in the region.<\/p>\n

Our next boutique is slated to open in the second half of 2022 in Doha, followed by other\u00a0openings in Dubai, Riyadh, and Kuwait within 2023.\u00a0Having our own retail spaces is the best way to deliver a full experience of the Maison and create a\u00a0unique relationship with local customers.<\/p>\n

Your shoes are quite adored in the region. Why do you think that is, and what is it about the Middle East that interests you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

RC: A savoir-faire philosophy made of perfectionism, consistency, and excellence, each of my shoes\u00a0has a unique way of making a woman look and feel confident. Again, consistency is the mantra\u00a0for maintaining a strong identity over the years, high recognizability and delivering unique\u00a0products to our customers. The Middle East is a global luxury shopping destination; you breathe unique energy and a combination of different cultures.<\/p>\n

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Instagram @renecaovilla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s reportedly expected that the brand would see a 30% increase in digital sales this year. Usually,\u00a0customers are hesitant to shop for higher-priced luxury items online, but this doesn’t seem to be the case\u00a0with Rene Caovilla.\u00a0Why do you think that is?<\/strong><\/p>\n

RC: First and foremost, there\u2019s the product: the perfect encounter of aesthetics and functionality.\u00a0Unique heritage, artisan making, technical expertise and excellent quality are the secret\u00a0ingredients of the brand. I believe our consumer buys the product aware of finding all these\u00a0elements gathered in a shoe. I also believe our customers are passionate about the brand as, whether classic or audacious, they always remain signature and timeless, true modern art pieces\u00a0to collect season after season.<\/p>\n

What can we expect to see from your Spring\/Summer 23 collection?<\/strong><\/p>\n

RC: Sensual and sparkling, the SS23 collection, designed in lively and bright colours, elevates the\u00a0house codes with newness and inventiveness. In constant evolution, the collection reflects\u00a0changing times and trends while preserving its forever appeal.<\/p>\n

Who is the woman you design for? How would you describe her?<\/strong><\/p>\n

RC: A self-confident and self-aware woman. She\u2019s made of opposites: strength and elegance,\u00a0independence and sensuality, pride, and style.\u00a0Women and their femininity represent the\u00a0ultimate source of inspiration for my creations. Her silhouette is the guide to making the perfect\u00a0shoe able to enhance her.<\/p>\n

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Instagram @renecaovilla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I’d love to know a bit about the man behind the brand. How did you first become a shoe\u00a0designer? Could you recall one of the first designs you created that instantaneously led to the\u00a0brand’s rise in stardom?<\/strong><\/p>\n

RC: Upon my return from design school in Paris and London in 1955, I took over the reins of the\u00a0company by combining my father\u2019s meticulous craftsmanship with my own artistry and\u00a0innovation using precious stones, beads, rhinestones, and luxury fabrics. To this day, the Maison\u00a0Rene Caovilla embodies a seamless balance of workmanship and showmanship, inspired by the\u00a0prowess of the bygone Venetian master artisans. Today as then, this heartfelt passion is as alive\u00a0as ever, jealously guarded and passed down from generation to generation.<\/p>\n

In that light, each shoe is still entirely made by hand in the Fiesso d\u2019Artico factory, housed in the\u00a0Palladian villa that is the company\u2019s headquarters.<\/p>\n

Here practice makes perfect: seasoned artisans create true works of art, painstakingly honouring\u00a0their skills day after day.<\/p>\n

One of my favourite creations is the Cleo sandal I designed in 1969. Inspired by a Roman bracelet\u00a0from the Ist century BC, this timeless icon embodies the two defining traits of the house\u2019s\u00a0aesthetic: the snake motif and lavish crystal embellishments.\u00a0\u00a0A genuine cult item and a celebrity\u00a0favourite, it was displayed at the MoMa in New York in 1975, an achievement that turned it into a\u00a0modern art icon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30736,"featured_media":25456,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[65,35],"yoast_head":"\nExclusive Interview With Shoe Designer Mr. Ren\u00e9 Caovilla<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"GRAZIA's Digital Editor sits down with Mr. Ren\u00e9 Caovilla to talk about his shoe brand's expansion in the Middle East.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/fashion-interviews-shoe-designer-rene-caovilla\/\" \/>\n<meta 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