C.B. Made in Italy

The "Ready to Wear, Made to Order" Leather & Suede Shoes that are Taking the Fashion World by Storm

C.B. and Hermes - Julia Carrozzini, NYC

When editor, stylist, designer's muse and street style photographer's darling Giovanna Battaglia tweets that she has a new favorite shoe, the fashion world takes notice. Even more so when the shoe that Battaglia is praising is actually a flat, something rarely seen on the heel-loving fashionista's feet. ("Officially my favorite shoes now! I know they are flat but I love them!!" Battaglia tweeted, adding an accompanying photo of a floral-print shoe). With this kind of high praise you just know the shoes in question have to be good. They're also the same brand that Vogue Italia predicted would be big this spring. So what is the brand that has Battaglia singing its praises in 140 characters or less and Vogue placing bets? Was it Louboutin, Choo or Rupert Sanderson? No to all of the above. The shoes in question are called C.B. Made in Italy, a fledgling company based out of Milan that has many fashion insiders clamoring for a pair of their leather and suede slippers, moccasins and boots.

Founded in 2010, C.B. Made in Italy is the brainchild of Milanese Cecilia Bringheli, whose main focus is making comfortable, durable and stylish shoes that her customers can enjoy for years to come. We're talking handmade, 100% leather creations that take on average about three hours each to construct in a small factory in Northern Italy. The company promises "marvelous handmade quality: from the cutting of the leather to the assembling of every single component, each step contributes to the durability and quality of the goods, all of which are entirely Made in Italy." Bringheli has created a product that is not only timeless, but functional--these shoes are comfortable and travel well.

Saverio Gardino, Milano

For the most part the C.B. designs are not only timeless, but seasonless. Perfect for city or country, summer or fall, people are excited because these are the types of shoes that can last you a decade. Beyond that they're quite comfortable to boot, no pun intended. Other big names in the fashion industry like Margherita Missoni, as well as stylish personalities like Valentina Scambia and Delfina Pinardi, Saverio Gardino and Lorenzo Wirz Castellani, have all snapped up pairs of their own.

Why do these timeless styles appeal to the fashion crowd so much? Perhaps because they're used to trends, disposable (although not inexpensive) clothing and a constantly rotating line up of what's "in." With C.B. Made in Italy what's hot doesn't matter. What does is that these are shoes, boots and moccasins that have been constructed by artisans with skill and care from quality fabrics that will stand the test of time. What could be more fashionable than that?

C.B. Chelsea Boots

If you're travelling to Milan the C.B. offices (Piazzale Baiamonti, 1 20154 Milano) sometimes hosts sales. For more information about buying your own pair of handmade C.B. shoes you can call +39 339 4039 591 or obtain ordering information via email at info@cbmadeinitaly.com.