Fab 40: Espadrilles

last updated 8 September 2022

Rope-soled, espardeñas – or espadrilles for those on the other side of the Pyrenees where the shoes originate - have been our summer footwear of choice this year, and we’re tempted to see in another season using them as slippers. They might be lightweight, but esparilles are in fact much more durable than your average fashion footwear: made in Catalonia since the 1300s, espadrille makers both ancient (Casa Hernanz and Castañer), and modern (new brand Mymu) have between them shod many a stylish bod over the years.

The democratic shoes hitting the high street in Spain, in general, are far from plain. While Italy has long been associated with the quality cobbler, the long running Spanish brand qualities are – as with the espadrille – comfort and classic design. Camper, for example, with its Jaime Hayon designed flagships and boutique hotel, has made walking into a lifestyle business. Chie Mihara, with its natural leathers and modest heels, vies only with Menkes’ bright flamenco styles when it comes to perfect dancing shoes.

www.camper.com

www.chiemihara.com

www.menkes.es

Established by Ignacio Fernandez Rodgriquez in 2003, Aspid Cars has brought the Supercar to Spain

Read the Article: Aspid Supercar

Aspid supercar steering wheel — Established by Ignacio Fernandez Rodgriquez in 2003, Aspid Cars has brought the Supercar to Spain

Aspid supercar, suicide doors — Established by Ignacio Fernandez Rodgriquez in 2003, Aspid Cars has brought the Supercar to Spain

Aspid car — Established by Ignacio Fernandez Rodgriquez in 2003, Aspid Cars has brought the Supercar to Spain

The Cubic rooms of Aragon's Hotel Consolacion perch high above Aragon

Read the Article: Hotel Consolacion, Aragon

Indoor setting — The Cubic rooms of Aragon's Hotel Consolacion perch high above Aragon

Aragon's Hotel cube rooms — The Cubic rooms of Aragon's Hotel Consolacion perch high above Aragon

Northeast of spain — A high-design boutique hotel, Consolacion sits atop a rocky ravine in North East Spain

Espadrilles, the stylish Spanish footwear of choice

Read the Article: Espadrilles

Stacked shoes — Espadrilles, the stylish Spanish footwear of choice

Studio House Acoran II, by Gyp Arquitectos

Read the Article: Studio House Acoran II, by Gyp Arquitectos

Interior of studio house — Studio House Acoran II, by Gyp Arquitectos

Recycling centre by Hidalgo Hartmann architects

Read the Article: Hidalgo Hartmann

Empty story floor — Recycling centre by Hidalgo Hartmann architects

Exterior of recycling building — Recycling centre by Hidalgo Hartmann architects

Exterior of recycling centre — Recycling Centre, Barcelona by Hidalgo Hartmann

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Read the Article: Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia restaurant interior — Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia night, exterior — Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia dusk exterior — Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia night exterior lit up — Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia rear exterior pool side

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia Bathroom interior — Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia bedroom interior — Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia lounge, kitchen interior — Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Villa Julia Playhouse, by Javier Mariscal

Read the Article: Villa Julia Playhouse, by Javier Mariscal

Black and white Playhouse — Villa Julia Playhouse, by Javier Mariscal

Ultzama Equestrian Centre

Read the Article: Ultzama Equestrian Centre, Navarre

Valdermorillo House, by Padilla Nicas

Read the Article: Valdermorillo House, by Padilla Nicas

Valdermorillo House lounge interior — Valdermorillo House, by Padilla Nicas

Valdermorillo House interior — Valdermorillo House, by Padilla Nicas

Women's Institute Mostoles, by Nodo

Read the Article: Women's Institute Mostoles, by Nodo

Women's Institute exterior — Women's Institute Mostoles, by Nodo

Exterior support beams — Women's Institute Mostoles, by Nodo

One of the 2009 Pamplona Festival's high-colour posters

Read the Article: Pamplona Fiesta Posters

One of the 2009 Pamplona Festival's high-colour posters

Muralla by Ricardo Bofill Architects

Read the Article: Ricardo Bofill Architect

Dior Couture, by Ricardo Fumanal

Read the Article: Ricardo Fumanal

The Lab Room Spa, Madrid

Read the Article: The Lab Room Spa, Madrid

Trestle table by Spanish designer, Tomas Alonso

Read the Article: Tomas alonso, Designer

Erotic publishing from Spanish creative, Luis Venegas

Read the Article: Luis Venegas, Publisher

Erotic publishing from Luis Venegas — Erotic publishing from Spanish creative, Luis Venegas

Wind farms help keep things running at the Aire de Bardenas Hotel

Read the Article: Wind Farms

Jack Moss is the Fashion Features Editor at Wallpaper*, joining the team in 2022. Having previously been the digital features editor at AnOther and digital editor at 10 and 10 Men magazines, he has also contributed to titles including i-D, Dazed, 10 Magazine, Mr Porter’s The Journal and more, while also featuring in Dazed: 32 Years Confused: The Covers, published by Rizzoli. He is particularly interested in the moments when fashion intersects with other creative disciplines – notably art and design – as well as championing a new generation of international talent and reporting from international fashion weeks. Across his career, he has interviewed the fashion industry’s leading figures, including Rick Owens, Pieter Mulier, Jonathan Anderson, Grace Wales Bonner, Christian Lacroix, Kate Moss and Manolo Blahnik.