Footwear can change the entire vibe of an outfit. It can go from festive or professional to beachy and comfortable, depending on what footwear you choose. If you’ve been wanting to find shoes that are not mundane and really compliment your aesthetic, we have got you covered. Here are 5 women-led homegrown footwear brands you can shop for online. No matter what style or budget you are looking for, you will find something for yourself in this list.
1. Oceedee
Oceedee Rosa Mid-Heels (Rs. 4,999)
A favorite of celebrities like Vidya Balan, Shilpa Shetty, and Janhavi Kapoor is Oceedee. It was established in 2015 by co-founders Neha Kumthekar and Anshul Sood. This is a completely online store offering only women’s shoes. They offer varieties in all categories of shoes like flats, mid heels, and high heels mostly in earthy tones. The products are handcrafted by artisans using ethically sourced leather.
At Oceedee find options for subtle but classy occasion wear as well as modest and sophisticated work wear on their website. And if you’re confused about how to wear the shoes, they offer styling tips for each product as well.
Price range: Rs.2,999 to Rs. 9,999
2. Crimzon World
Clara-Denim Crochet Wedges (Rs. 5,300)
Crimzon World was founded by designer Sonali Dalwani in 2003. They offer flats, platforms, kolhapuris, stilettos and more, all made by marginalized artisan communities. If the exhaustive range of designs, be it modern or ethnic, do not suit your outfit needs, this woman-led brand lets you customize your footwear.
You can pick the size of the heels, the colors, materials, and even cater to your own feet in case they are narrow or wide. Some of the eye-catching shoes from Crimzon World are the crochet wedges, feather and sequin block heels, and kolhapuris with tassels. But you can always check out their website for more.
Price range: Rs.2,500 to Rs.11,500
3. Aparajita Toor
RĀS – Ankle Strap Pencil Heels (Rs. 10,899)
Established in 2012, the self-named women footwear brand of Aparajita Toor is a hub for all aesthetics. From intricate embroidery for celebrations, classy modern heels for work events, to subtle monochrome leather everyday-wear, you will find a myriad of design options here. They have products in leather, leatherette, and non-leather materials to fit the needs of every customer.
There is no dearth in the variety either since here you will find flats, block heels, kitten heels, wedges, shoes, and even gladiators. Bright colors, adornments like pom poms, mirrors, sequins and more elevate the regular footwear into the realm of luxury.
Price range: Rs.3,300 to Rs.20,599
4. Needledust
Needledust-Dilbar Heel (Rs. 9690)
When Shirin Mann Sangha was getting married, she found that there weren’t a lot of options for good juttis in the market. So, she self-designed her shoes for her ceremony, and this sparked the establishment of Needledust in 2014. The occasion-wear juttis, sandals, heels, kolhapuris, and mules offered here are all handcrafted by artisans.
Needledust designs are luxurious, flaunting intricate bead work, mirror work, even frills and dangling charms or pearls. Their products are available in monochrome as well as multiple colors. This woman-led brand gives options in both leather as well as vegan faux leather. And, it’s a celebrity favorite as well, chosen by Sonakshi Sinha, Priyanka Chopra, Kriti Sanon and more.
Price range: Rs.4,990 to Rs.12,990
5. World Of Anaar
Main Squeeze Classic Sneakers (Rs. 14,990)
One of the most upcoming Indian women footwear brands is World Of Anaar, founded by Tanushree Biyani in 2022. They offer the quintessentials like kitten pumps or platforms, all perfect for occasions with their bright colors and sequins. But their USP is the variety of festive sneakers. This woman-led brand has ethnic designs for sneakers that are available with or without a wedge heel. Modern patterns for a night out, or traditional embroidery for a sangeet, they have it all covered.
At World of Anaar, they have sequins, frills, gems, and all of them are made with genuine leather. These luxurious and trendy options not only complement your attire, but also bring a lot of comfort.
Price range: Rs.8,990 to Rs.24,990
The carousel of options offered by these women-led, homegrown footwear brands really help us all understand how a shoe can be the star of a fairytale. All you need to do is make sure you’re following the tips to care for the footwear, and you’re good to go!
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