support OUR ARTISANS
ITALY HAS BEEN DEEPLY AFFECTED BY COVID-19
OUR FACTORIES ARE CLOSED
OUR WORKERS ARE IN SELF ISOLATION &
OUR FITTING ROOM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
BUT WE REMAIN POSITIVE AND HOPEFUL
STAY STRONG & STAY SAFE!
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU
MARTIN & LISE
BUT WE CUT OUT THE MIDDLEMAN AND THE UNNECESSARY MARK-UPS SO WE CAN OFFER YOU A LUXURY PRODUCT WITHOUT THE LUXURY PRICE TAG
WE MAKE A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF PIECES WHICH YOU CAN ONLY FIND IN OUR FITTING ROOMS AND ONLINE STORE
WE PLATFORM OUR ARTISANS AND THEIR EXTRAORDINARY SKILLS WITH THE GOAL TO REMOVE THEM FROM THE SHADOWS AND RETURN THEM TO THE LIMELIGHT
WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EXQUISITE CRAFTSMANSHIP AND PLEDGE 1% OF OUR REVENUE TO IDENTIFY AND EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISANS
the artisan - out from the shadows and into the limelight
MEET THE MAKERS
bringing transparency to
MADE IN ITALY
Did you know that the 'Made in Italy' label does not always mean that the product is actually made in Italy? Confused? Let us explain.
It is common practice within luxury fashion to produce almost an entire product in a country where labour and raw materials are considerably less expensive, before finishing the final production step in Italy. This is done so that the product can be labelled 'Made in Italy' and sold with the higher price which the label commands. The practice of cutting cost & quality corners is now threatening the very lifeblood of craftsmanship, the livelihoods to the artisans themselves. We felt this was not right.
Our commitment towards transparency ensures every Italian artisan who works on our products is acknowledged and remunerated fairly for their craft and expertise.
We don't just label our products 'Made in Italy', we 100% prove they are.
training the next generation of
ARTISANS
What all Master Artisans have in common is the challenge to identify the next generation of apprentices. The youngest apprentice at our cashmere weaver is forty five years old and has been 'learning' for the past twenty years. Through dedication, training and perseverance, the apprentice may one day become the Master.
By joining our Crafted Society, you too value the poetry created by the hands of excellence. This is why we give back 1% of our sales (yes that's right, sales not profits) towards scholarship programmes aimed at educating the next generation.
using only the highest quality italian materials
GOLD Standard
Our quality control is a meticulous process, known as our Gold Standard towards excellence.
We choose only the highest quality materials and cut no corners on cost. Our leathers are sourced from some of the leading certified Italian tanneries with our outsoles manufactured by the leading Italian rubber sole company Margom S.P.A. Even our shoe boxes are sourced from small Italian artisans just 10 kilometers from our sneaker atelier.
Our cashmere is the finest in the world and the fibres originate from Inner Mongolia's certified suppliers. They are then spun into luxurious yarns by the best spinners Italy has to offer.
The hardware, which is often produced in cheaper countries, is also proudly crafted in Italy. Buckles, closings and other brassware are all crafted by master brownsmiths in the Marche region.
Our gold standard raw-material selection delivers an exquisite quality for an unrivalled price but we will let you be the judge of that.
democratising luxury by selling directly to you
luxury products without the luxury price tag
Luxury for good is our mission, but it also acts as our moral compass when setting our pricing and our pricing needs to be good for you.
We do not believe in ridiculously overpriced products marketed at just 1% of the population. We get stoked from being inclusive not exclusive.
So how can we offer unparalleled Italian quality, best-in-class grandmaster craftsmanship and gold standard materials, all for a fraction of the traditional price?
Easy. We sell directly to you without the middlemen. We do not wholesale meaning we do not incur the costs that come with distributors and retail store margins, we do not have large fancy offices, we do not run expensive advertising campaigns with expensive models and we do not have large flagship stores on very expensive shopping streets.
We have stripped out all of the (unnecessary) overhead which ultimately creates overly exaggerated prices charged by the traditional brands. We mark up our products just three and a half times (inclusive of VAT) instead of the customary seven to ten times. We then pass these cost savings over to you in the form of fairer prices.
You win, our artisans win, which collectively means, we all win. Simple.
"My house are on our third pair of beautiful kicks. Can't speak highly enough of this brand! High end quality pieces with a service ethic to match!"
"I'm speechless! The weekender is absolutely amazing and the throw is to die for, will be ordering again soon."
"Best kicks ever and stella customer service! Crafted Society two thumbs up."
"I bought a pair of sneakers and just love the comfort and sophistication."
"Best fit, best look, best values. Impeccable quality. Only Crafted Society for me!"
