Every great brand begins with a spark, an idea so powerful it refuses to sleep.
For Gondolina, that spark was born between two people living in different countries, connected by a shared dream: to bring authentic Venetian craftsmanship back to the world.
(In the picture their very first shop handcrafted by their own hands opened on July 2024)
There were no investors, no offices, and no roadmap, only a laptop, relentless determination, and a deep belief in the beauty of handmade tradition.
Agnese spent months exploring the workshops of Friuli, searching for artisans who still worked with the patience and precision of the old masters. She selected the finest velvets, experimented with colours and soles, and reimagined the timeless Venetian slipper into something modern yet rooted in heritage.
At the same time, Javier built the foundations of the business from scratch, managing operations, logistics, and growth, turning late nights into milestones and challenges into opportunities.
Together, they shaped a vision where craftsmanship met contemporary elegance, and where every pair of shoes told a story of Venice, passion, and perseverance.
Today, Gondolina stands as proof that when purpose meets discipline, even a side project can evolve into a global brand, one step, one stitch, one dream at a time.