Alepel

emphasizing sustainability and supporting the creative community. The brand is recognized for its sophisticated, bold, and original designs, ranging from floral motifs to animal prints, and offers customization options such as monogramming. ALEPEL has gained critical acclaim through partnerships with major retailers like Moda Operandi and Olivela and collaborations with influencers such as Rocky Barnes.

Philosophy

ALEPEL envisions itself as 'a canvas for which anything is possible,' where creative intervention fuses new materials and processes to produce unique, hand-crafted luxury pieces. The brand's mission is to connect art and design into precious, one-of-a-kind creations that celebrate handmade authenticity and support the local artistic community. It emphasizes self-expression through fashion, sophistication, originality, and bold aesthetics, redefining luxury by merging art, architecture, and fashion.

Sustainability

Model: Made-to-order to avoid excess material and mass production. Production: Zero waste process with all pieces crafted by hand using high-quality materials. Packaging: 100% recycled card stock with shoeboxes designed to double as shipping boxes, eliminating double packaging and enabling repurposing of fulfillment materials. Community: Supports and revives the local artistic community in Miami by employing local artists for hand-painting.

Founders

Adriana Epelboim-Levy, Background: Venezuelan entrepreneur with a background in architecture from Pratt Institute, New York City. Adriana combines her passion for architecture, fashion, and footwear design to create ALEPEL as a platform for wearable art. She has extensive experience in the fashion industry, including attending Fashion Week shows and working in retail.

Background

Founded in 2014 in Miami by Adriana Epelboim-Levy, ALEPEL specializes in luxury hand-painted shoes and accessories. All shoes are crafted in Brazil with high-quality materials and hand-painted by Miami-based artists. The brand supports a diverse artistic community and operates on a made-to-order, zero-waste business model. ALEPEL's collections have been featured by major retailers such as Moda Operandi and Olivela and expanded to include handbags, headbands, cardholders, and home decor items. The brand is known for its artistic collaborations and personalized products.

History

Since its inception in 2014, ALEPEL has grown from a niche luxury footwear brand into a recognized name in artistic accessories. Early recognition came from retailers like Moda Operandi and Olivela. The brand has maintained a commitment to artisanal craftsmanship and sustainability, expanding its product range and collaborating with influencers such as Rocky Barnes. ALEPEL continues to innovate with limited-edition collections and partnerships, including an upcoming collaboration with Goop.