About me
Hello! I’m Erika, and I come from a small town in central Italy called Porto Sant’Elpidio — a place where shoes aren’t just worn... they’re made. I was born into a family of shoemakers. My parents, Franco and Nadia, founded the Erika D’Alessio shoe factory over 37 years ago. They named it after me and my brother — and we grew up surrounded by leather, heels, lasts, and passion.
Our region, Le Marche, has been the heart of Italian shoe production for generations. Every family made shoes at home. Every street smelled like leather. Every corner had a workshop.
Even the biggest names in fashion — Gucci, Fendi, Prada — manufacture in our area. But what made us different was the heart we put into every pair.
💡 Why I Started This Project
For years, I had access to something most women didn’t: the freedom to create shoes that truly matched me.
I could pick the leather, the heel, the strap — and wear shoes that felt like mine in every way.
Now I live in the Cayman Islands, and I want to share that same experience with you.
Not just to wear Italian shoes — but to design your own, with me.
👠What You Get
100% Handmade in Italy
Ethical production & premium leather
Designed together: you choose heel, leather, strap
A fitting experience in Cayman, tailored to your comfort
And, if you wish, a matching clutch to complete your look
This isn’t mass production. It’s a conversation. A collaboration. A moment to create something beautiful — that fits your foot, your outfit, and your life.
🖤 From Italy, with love... and leather.