{"title":"SOULERIES MARTINEZ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of Julien Martinez and his brand are closely linked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto his ancestry. Even while studying in France, Spain was always the place \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat sparked his creativity and the source of his inspiration. In 2013, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etouring a workshop in the region of Alicante, Julien discovers a local \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etechnique of hand-braiding leather. This artisanal know-how will then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebecome the foundation of his own brand: Souliers Martinez.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter collaborating with various French fashion houses, in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 he turns his dream of branching out on his own into a reality. Working \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealongside Spanish artisans, he researches, experiments, and finally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esucceeds in seamlessly integrating their traditional workmanship into his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreations. Combining this with a rigorous selection of leathers, Julien \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimagines comfortable shoes with bold shapes. Each one is assembled and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efinished in Spain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile reflecting the elegance and finesse of his beloved Spanish heritage, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJulien’s designs remain resolutely Parisian. This French touch subtly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuffuses Souliers Martinez’ collections, a symbol of timeless elegance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperfectly blending with its strong Iberian character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0178\/2654\/5764\/collections\/souliers-martinez-teo-black-leather-boots-design-shoes-packshot6_0286dfbf-fd5c-4d34-a2d7-ba5f84774424_1200x_jpg.webp?v=1786362666","url":"https:\/\/gallery9.ie\/collections\/souleries-martinez.oembed","provider":"Gallery 9 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}