Carlotta De Luca: Architecture and Design Meet in Maria Luca Shoes
Carlotta De Luca, trained as an architect and now a shoe designer, founded the Maria Luca brand in February 2020, just before the pandemic. The brand is known for its fusion of contemporary design and premium materials, worn by celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk, and Eva Chen. De Luca's architectural background influences her creative process, with inspiration drawn from Italian art and design of the 1960s and 1970s. The brand's name honors her grandmother Maria and incorporates part of her surname, Luca. The signature color is green, with gold accents as a nod to design. All products are made in Italy, specifically in the Riviera del Brenta. The Spring/Summer 2023 collection features Leandra Medine as a model, a collaboration that began spontaneously in Rome. The standout piece is the Augusta ballerina flat with a square toe and thin gold ankle strap.
Key facts
- Carlotta De Luca is an architect by training and shoe designer by vocation.
- Maria Luca brand launched in February 2020, just before the pandemic.
- Shoes are worn by Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk, and Eva Chen.
- Brand name honors grandmother Maria and includes part of De Luca's surname.
- Signature color is green; gold accents reference design.
- Products are made in Italy in the Riviera del Brenta.
- Spring/Summer 2023 collection features Leandra Medine as model.
- Standout piece is the Augusta ballerina flat with square toe and gold ankle strap.
Entities
Artists
- Carlotta De Luca
- Gigi Hadid
- Irina Shayk
- Eva Chen
- Leandra Medine
Institutions
- Maria Luca
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- Rome
- Italy
- Riviera del Brenta