Hand Crafted Luxury made in U.S.
Hand Crafted Luxury made in U.S.
Blending down to earth style with a love for high fashion, Calleen Cordero is out to prove that handcrafted luxury can be made in the U.S.
THE CALLEEN CORDERO FACTORY
As the art of handcrafting luxury goods diminishes throughout the United States, Calleen Cordero is the only female designer who has managed to revive this traditional craft from the 70’s. At her Los Angeles factory, nearly 40 artisan employees work under one roof to bring Cordero’s designs to life.
From sculptors of wooden soles, hand-lasters and sewers, each piece is passed through the hands of talented workers the old school way. Calleen Cordero heels and wedges begin with planks of alder and ply wood from sustainable forests. The handcrafting process of being cut, drilled, sanded, stained and triple waxed creates the perfect heel. Orthopedic foam is individually fitted, making each shoe a product of comfort. The sandals are hand molded and a great deal of care is taken to ensure all footwear is ergonomically designed. The varieties of Italian leathers are vegetable tanned and metal artwork is a combination of solid brass and nickel, which is pressed freehand, one by one. Every heel, insole, and embellishment is the subject of exquisite detail. Her designs also include handbags, belts, leather based jewelry and accessories.
The Calleen Cordero factory is like nothing else in the US and it’s clear that quality and care stands at the center of every handcrafted piece.
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