Castaner

*Castañer*** is a historic Spanish footwear brand renowned for its espadrilles, a traditional Mediterranean shoe with a natural rope sole. Founded in 1927 by Luis Castañer and his cousin Tomàs Serra, the brand traces its origins back to 1776 with Rafael Castañer, the family's first espadrille maker. Castañer transformed the espadrille from a simple peasant and military shoe into a sophisticated fashion item, notably after a pivotal collaboration in the 1970s with Yves Saint Laurent, who co