Fashion
Hanifa Just Debuted Its First Shoe Collection
Brand founder Anifa Mvuemba wants to dress us from head to toe.
Black-owned fashion brand Hanifa just entered the shoe game with two runway-to-work offerings. Designed by brand founder Anifa Mvuemba, the vibrant collection features the strappy Zeta sandal and the Zoe knee-high boot.
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The Zeta features a flared heel and leather outsole with a soft sheepskin leather insole and strap that wraps around the ankle. It comes in three colors: Smoked Paprika, Pear, and Marshmallow. The Zoe combines the fit of a pump with the feel of a boot. It echoes the Zeta’s strapped fit over the boot’s toe and boasts a stretchy upper for wider calves. It is available in Black and Bone.
Already boasting a cult following, Mvuemba made headlines in 2020 for her game-changing 3D virtual fashion show featuring size-inclusive looks for beauties of all skin tones. Since then, the direct-to-consumer brand has draped some of our fave celebs, including Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Mary J. Blige, as well as won the coveted CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.
Now, Mvuemba is expanding her brand with her handcrafted offerings to drape us from head to toe.
“I really wanted something unique and that would be special to our customers,” said Mvuemba in a statement in a recent statement. “I want the women that I design for to feel like we created something they needed to have in their closets. I also feel that footwear should be really comfortable. I own many pairs of shoes, and comfort is always a quality that I look for with my purchases.”
The sandal retails for $369 and the boot for $659; both come in sizes 27-32. The collection is available for preorder online at hanifa.co.
