About Dolce Vita
👠Dolce Vita: Footwear & Apparel Brand Profile
Dolce Vita (Italian for “sweet life”) is a fashion brand that designs and markets contemporary footwear and accessories, known for merging modern trends with accessible luxury.
Company Overview
- Founding: Established in 2001 in New York City’s Lower East Side by Nick Lucio and Van Lamprou.
- Ownership: The brand was acquired by Steve Madden, Ltd. in 2014, operating as a key component of the company’s portfolio while retaining its distinct design identity.
- Mission: To create stylish, high-quality footwear that empowers individuals to express their unique identities, blending trend-driven designs with timeless appeal.
- Aesthetic: Playful yet polished, blending contemporary must-haves with classic silhouettes.
Product Focus
Dolce Vita primarily focuses on fashion-forward footwear for women, covering a diverse range of categories:
- Boots and Booties: Frequently features modern takes on Western-inspired styles, as well as classic heeled and flat booties.
- Sandals and Heels: Known for platform heels, elegant strappy sandals, and jute-detailed espadrilles.
- Casual Footwear: Includes sleek sneakers, loafers, and flats.
- Apparel & Accessories: The brand also offers a limited selection of accessories and apparel to complement its core footwear line.
Corporate Responsibility
Dolce Vita is actively engaged in initiatives focused on social and environmental responsibility:
- Sustainability: Commitment to integrating more sustainable materials, aiming for transparency in sourcing, and using at least 80% recycled packaging. They joined the Leather Working Group (LWG) in 2024 to commit to sourcing responsibly-made leather.
- Inclusivity: Dedicated to size inclusivity, offering a wide range of sizes and expanding options for standard, wide widths, and wide calf boots.
- Social Impact: Support for gender equality and diversity, including partnerships with women-owned businesses and organizations like The Trevor Project