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Five Things I’ve Learned as a Designer and Entrepreneur, Building Shoes with a Soul.

Five Things I’ve Learned as a Designer and Entr...

When I started my journey as a designer and entrepreneur, @chalshoes, I didn’t set out to enter the “fashion” industry. I wanted to build something essential—something rooted in craft, comfort,...

Five Things I’ve Learned as a Designer and Entr...

When I started my journey as a designer and entrepreneur, @chalshoes, I didn’t set out to enter the “fashion” industry. I wanted to build something essential—something rooted in craft, comfort,...

Reimagining Waste: Our Zero-Waste Tabi Collaboration with IRO IRO Zero Waste

Reimagining Waste: Our Zero-Waste Tabi Collabor...

In our journey toward sustainable fashion, we sought a footwear design that was not only eco-friendly but also addressed real comfort issues. That’s when we landed on Tabi shoes—a design...

Reimagining Waste: Our Zero-Waste Tabi Collabor...

In our journey toward sustainable fashion, we sought a footwear design that was not only eco-friendly but also addressed real comfort issues. That’s when we landed on Tabi shoes—a design...

Empowering Women Refugees Through Craftsmanship: A Journey of Learning, Hope, and Collaboration

Empowering Women Refugees Through Craftsmanship...

At Chal Shoes, we are committed not only to creating sustainable footwear but also to fostering empowerment through craftsmanship. One of the most fulfilling experiences has been working with women...

Empowering Women Refugees Through Craftsmanship...

At Chal Shoes, we are committed not only to creating sustainable footwear but also to fostering empowerment through craftsmanship. One of the most fulfilling experiences has been working with women...

Why Hard Soles Are Like Black Coffee in The Footwear Industry

Why Hard Soles Are Like Black Coffee in The Foo...

When it comes to footwear, just as black coffee stands apart from milk lattes for its bold simplicity, hard soles offer a timeless choice for both foot health and market...

Why Hard Soles Are Like Black Coffee in The Foo...

When it comes to footwear, just as black coffee stands apart from milk lattes for its bold simplicity, hard soles offer a timeless choice for both foot health and market...

Rethinking Luxury: Why I Chose Jute for Unisex Oxfords

Rethinking Luxury: Why I Chose Jute for Unisex ...

When designing my latest collection of unisex Oxfords, I set out to achieve something unconventional: creating durable, luxurious footwear using an often-overlooked material—jute. Known as the “golden fiber,” jute has...

Rethinking Luxury: Why I Chose Jute for Unisex ...

When designing my latest collection of unisex Oxfords, I set out to achieve something unconventional: creating durable, luxurious footwear using an often-overlooked material—jute. Known as the “golden fiber,” jute has...

Stepping into Sustainability: The Launch of Chal Shoes.

Stepping into Sustainability: The Launch of Cha...

As I reflect on the launch of Chal Shoes, our bespoke sustainable shoe store, my heart overflows with gratitude. This journey has been a beautiful amalgamation of creativity, community, and...

Stepping into Sustainability: The Launch of Cha...

As I reflect on the launch of Chal Shoes, our bespoke sustainable shoe store, my heart overflows with gratitude. This journey has been a beautiful amalgamation of creativity, community, and...