Castañer
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About the brand
Castañer is a prestigious Spanish footwear brand specializing in espadrilles, with remarkable origins tracing back to 1776 when Rafael Castañer, the family's first espadrille maker, was born[1]. The modern company was officially founded in 1927 by Luis Castañer and his cousin Tomàs Serra in the small town of Banyoles, Catalonia[4]. Initially serving farmers and workers with simple, functional footwear, the brand underwent a dramatic transformation in the 1960s under Lorenzo and Isabel Castañer, who added vibrant colors and sophisticated design elements to the traditional espadrille[1]. The pivotal moment came in the 1970s when they met Yves Saint Laurent at a Paris trade fair, leading to the creation of the first wedge espadrille and establishing Castañer as a coveted luxury fashion collaborator[1][2]. Today, the brand maintains its artisanal heritage, meticulously handcrafting each pair in Spanish workshops using time-honored techniques and natural materials, while serving prestigious fashion houses and celebrities worldwide[4][10].
