About Emilie Karston

OUR HISTORY Who are we? Created in 1987 (initially under the name of Karston) Emilie Karston is a French brand of shoes for women, located in Maine et Loire, a historic footwear basin. Taken over in 2017 by a grandson of a leather craftsman and the son of shoemakers, passion and family spirit are still at the heart of developments. Designed in Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges, all our creations are made by our team of designers. Manufacturing, which was still carried out in the small French workshop until spring 2020, could not be maintained. Today, our models are made in Asia, in compliance with the brand's requirements on natural finishes and materials. The choice of leathers remains a priority and comes from carefully selected tanneries. Our vocation: to offer women shoes that combine femininity, comfort and originality to embody French style. Our inspiration Our creations are inspired by French fashion, to which we add our style. With each new collection, our team travels to the four corners of the world to be inspired and create unique designs signed by Emilie Karston!Read their story