Atelier Voisin
A French men's and women's shoe line is made their US debut with their Spring/Summer collection in 2012. Specialists in the art of boot making, Atelier Voisin's incomparable success lies in t its use of top quality natural products and vegetable-tanned leather. The Spring/Sumer women's collection offers a wide variety of ankle boots, flats, sling-backs and stylish wedges. The Spring/Summer men's collection includes slip-on dress boots, updated loafers and tie-front casual wingtips. Atelier Voisin uses washed linen fabrics, brushed suede and the fine leathers in rich teals, deep reds and a variety of neutral colors.
History Of The House
The Mimouni Family has devoted itself to the design and creation of exceptionally elegant, couture footwear since 1880. La Maison Voisin opened it's doors in 1962, by its founder Elie Mimouni, creating fine men's shoes in the very popular Italian style of the time. Elie's son, Eric Mimouni, is the head designer of Atelier Voisin's women's collection. He has surrounded himself with the best Parisian craftsmen, selecting his artisans from Bellville, the center of the shoe-making trade. Each and every shoe customized from beginning to end in the workshop, is crafted with imagination in the spirit of modern trends.
Atelier Voisin has maintained its status as an innovative creator of fine shoes without compromising their quality. A history of applying French artisan skills to each handcrafted pair of shoes, boots, heels has given Atelier Voisin the esteemed reputation they have well earned.
Atelier Voisin is carried in France at Killwatch and Galleries Lafayette as well as in various boutiques in Paris. Their designs have been featured in top publications in Europe such as Elle, Glamour and Cosmopolitan.