THE ITEMS

Larroudé’s line includes shoes, bags, and clothing, but its shoes—especially the heels—are the star of the show. From the prim Diana flats to the 4.5-inch high Dolly sandals, which come in a crystal-encrusted suede, all of Larroudé’s shoes have lasts and a toe box made wider for comfort, and a memory foam insole for added cushion. Materials include suede, leather, and high-shine patent leather with playful patterns. “The printed whimsical shoes have my heart,” Marina says. 

Now that the seasons have changed, she is transitioning into the Louise western boot that frequently sells out. “Thankfully I have the sample and that’s what I’ll be wearing all fall,” she says.

Larroudé currently has one handbag shape, the Erin clutch, which comes in crocodile embossed leather or patent leather with a cheeky cannabis-leaf print. 

The brand also offers sweatshirts, sweatpants, and denim.

THE PRICE

Larroudé shoes range from US$150 for flat mule sandals to US$485 for knee-high lace-up combat boots. The cult-favorite platform Miso sandal is US$285-US$290. The Erin clutch is US$325, and clothes range from US$95 for a sweatshirt to US$235 for jeans. 

Although Larroudé products are sold at retailers like Revolve and Shopbop, the line began as a direct-to-consumer company, allowing for lower prices for high-fashion items, says Marina. 

WHAT’S THE GOOD?

Marina says that when she and Ricardo were launching Larroudé, sustainability was a top priority. 

“We want [Larroudé] to be part of people’s lives for a long time,” she says. “It’s more than an aesthetic, but also how humans should connect with each other and the world.” 

That meant finding a factory with responsible practices. Marina and Ricardo are originally from Brazil, and they work exclusively with a Brazilian factory that follows International Labour Organization rules. Larroudé also ensures that the factory meets additional criteria, such as proximity to quality housing and employee benefits.  

Larroudé shoes and bags start with leather from local tanneries that are gold-certified by the Leather Working Group, a nonprofit organization that conducts environmental audits for leather manufacturers. Larroudé is responsible for disposing all of its industrial waste responsibly, and taking active measures to reduce environmental pollution. 

WHAT’S NEXT

Larroudé has several collaborations in the pipeline, including a collection with vegan shoe brand Melissa to launch during the holidays, and another shoe collection with Oscar de la Renta to launch in the spring. 

Marina says the brand is also working on expanding its handbag collection, wholesale footprint, and new product categories while also searching for a physical retail storefront. 

As seen in Barrons.