The international reputation of the Portuguese footwear industry continues to grow, with an increasing number of foreign brands publicly stating that they manufacture in Portugal.
In recent years, several international brands, particularly in the luxury sector, have highlighted Portuguese manufacturing as part of their value proposition, associating it with quality, production flexibility and technical know-how. There are also several recent brands that cannot do without the “made in Portugal” label.
The Danish brand Carciami, for example, presents its models as “designed in Copenhagen, handcrafted in Portugal”, combining Scandinavian design with Portuguese production. Similarly, the Spanish brand John Tweed Tailored highlights the Portuguese origin of its manufacturing on several loafer models, emphasising the link between Portugal and the production of high-quality classic footwear. In the contemporary segment, the brand Avrego also states that its shoes are handcrafted in the north of the country.
Other international brands have followed suit. The British brand Duke & Dexter, known for its contemporary loafers, produces a significant proportion of its collections in Portugal, highlighting the quality of local craftsmanship. Swedish brand Axel Arigato, recognised primarily in the premium trainers segment, also uses Portuguese factories for some of its footwear lines, valuing the proximity to Europe and the technical expertise of the national industry. Just recently, it shot its campaign in Portugal.
In the world of emerging brands, Feeling Pieces, which focuses on minimalist-inspired footwear, also features models produced in Portugal, reinforcing the country’s presence in the production chains of new European brands.
This trend reinforces Portugal’s position as one of Europe’s leading hubs for the production of high value-added footwear, in an industry that is strongly export-oriented and increasingly recognised for its design, quality and capacity for innovation.
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In recent years, several international brands, particularly in the luxury sector, have highlighted Portuguese manufacturing as part of their value proposition, associating it with quality, production flexibility and technical know-how. There are also several recent brands that cannot do without the “made in Portugal” label.
The Danish brand Carciami, for example, presents its models as “designed in Copenhagen, handcrafted in Portugal”, combining Scandinavian design with Portuguese production. Similarly, the Spanish brand John Tweed Tailored highlights the Portuguese origin of its manufacturing on several loafer models, emphasising the link between Portugal and the production of high-quality classic footwear. In the contemporary segment, the brand Avrego also states that its shoes are handcrafted in the north of the country.
Other international brands have followed suit. The British brand Duke & Dexter, known for its contemporary loafers, produces a significant proportion of its collections in Portugal, highlighting the quality of local craftsmanship. Swedish brand Axel Arigato, recognised primarily in the premium trainers segment, also uses Portuguese factories for some of its footwear lines, valuing the proximity to Europe and the technical expertise of the national industry. Just recently, it shot its campaign in Portugal.
In the world of emerging brands, Feeling Pieces, which focuses on minimalist-inspired footwear, also features models produced in Portugal, reinforcing the country’s presence in the production chains of new European brands.
This trend reinforces Portugal’s position as one of Europe’s leading hubs for the production of high value-added footwear, in an industry that is strongly export-oriented and increasingly recognised for its design, quality and capacity for innovation.
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