Tell us a bit more about your background and your current work: 

We are real Venetians, born and raised in Venice, and founders of ViBiVenezia: our goal is to bring a bit of our native city all around the world with our Venetian slippers. Our uniqueness is that we are the only true Venetians selling Venetians slippers! Our version of the furlana has been modernized a bit by softening the shoe and making it more comfortable in order to be able to wear them all day everyday.

Why did you choose to stay in Italy? 

It’s very hard to find a better place to be. Thinking about it, we have a very spoiled existence; we grew up in what, to us, is the most beautiful city in the world… which makes it hard to leave or to not go back at least once a month! 

What do you see for the future of the fashion industry in Italy?

We think it’s very important to always pay homage to the amazing artisans and the techniques passed down by generations and generations; their knowledge and amazing work make all our dreams come true! Our shoes are assembled handmade, including the cutting of the fabrics and the stitching of all the different materials that are used for making the soles. This is a technique that has been passed by the generations in the past years.

What are the greatest obstacles and satisfactions that you face working in this country?

It’s always a rollercoaster in Italy, but the result is always immaculate: Italians just do it better! 😉