Italian-American Francesca Lombardo has brought Italy to Cypress via stunning high-quality shoes and handbags from Italian family-owned shoe makers. Having called northwest Houston home for over fourteen years Francesca offers an Italian shoe shopping trip from the comfort of your couch with, with Brio & Co. Francesca works with Italian family-owned shoe manufacturers who would normally be found in a local shoe shop in any Italian city or town. Stunning and unique styles including heels, pumps, sandals, boots, flats, mules and more.
The authentic Italian style and exuberance are showcased in each pair of shoes, while intentionally keeping a distance from massive distribution and imposed trends. Inspired by a genuine passion for life and an enjoyment of the simple things Francesca says; “I'm really not a fashionista, in fact sometimes mainstream fashion feels daunting to me as it’s made (for the most part) of ethereal figures and inscrutable looks.”
The purpose of Brio & Co. is to offer a selection of authentic Italian shoes. “I like the artistic take on fashion; I believe in personal style that we choose in everyday life, according to our likes and values, rather than just the trends.” Francesca shares. “Our choices become part of our personal brand and story. I personally own some shoes and clothing that are more than ten years old that I hold on to because when I wear those I just feel like ‘me.’”
What Makes Brio & Co. Unique
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Great shoes don’t need a big name. They work directly with small, high-quality shoe makers to combine style with excellent craftsmanship.
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Quality, not quantity. They carry a limited quantity of select styles, just as you would find in a typical Italian shoe shop. Keeping an eye on seasons and trends, they know style is a very personal matter and cannot be reduced to wearing what everybody else is wearing.
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Conscious shopping is empowering. They acknowledge the real people, stories and passion behind every pair of shoes.
"I believe in personal style that we choose in everyday life, according to our likes and values, rather than just the trends.”
Francesca Lombardo, owner of Brio and Co. – Genuine Italian leather shoes for ladies just a click away. Whether you are looking for a classic or a fancier shoe style, shop a unique selection available for you to buy online.