Alfredo Pīferi, formerly the head designer at Jimmy Choo, debuted his eponymous collection at Milan Fashion Week in February, composed of sleek (and 100% vegan) boots and curvy sandals with removable components, like a rhinestone bracelet or soquette ruffle at the ankle.

“I wanted to create a brand with purpose,” he said on a call from London.

“Five years ago, I stopped eating meat and discovered so many other flavours I’d never considered until meat wasn’t an option anymore. I thought, Maybe I can do the same thing with shoes. Nobody was doing sexy and sustainable.”