Last week was a very empowering week for women, we had Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day within a couple of days of each other, and it left us feeling really reflective about the women in our lives who’ve helped us get to where we are.
Last week was a very empowering week for women, we had Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day within a couple of days of each other, and it left us feeling really reflective about the women in our lives who’ve helped us get to where we are.
Each year we support The Princes Trust’s #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign for International Women's Day. This year, we’re thrilled to reintroduce The Repurpose Collection!
Six limited edition styles, crafted from surplus materials that would have otherwise gone to waste.
]]>We’ve heard some amazing stories from our lovely community about wearing Air & Grace shoes for their wedding, and it got us thinking…
Whether you're getting ready for your own celebration, or looking forward to celebrating loved ones we've got the perfect shoe for you.
]]>They're here! Our Limited Edition Dancing Queen in Black Shimmer Suede & Burgundy Leather in aid of Trees for Cities have landed. Read more about the story behind these two gorgeous styles.
]]>As a small business, every order is special, but we’re especially grateful for you choosing to shop small as Black Friday approaches.
Here at Air & Grace, we've always had a desire to do things a little differently.
We've teamed up with the gorgeous Fran @thefashion_lift to give you three super stylish outfits, perfect for Copeland.
]]>We're constantly striving to improve our processes, to do things better for you and for our planet. So, we thought we'd tell you a little bit more about what goes into every pair of Air & Grace.
We're constantly striving to improve our processes, to do things better for you and for our planet. So, we thought we'd tell you a little bit more about what goes into every pair of Air & Grace.
Which trainer wearer are you? A crisp, bright white trainer, a warmer off-white, or a vintage-finish?
]]>On 3rd March, we headed down to Battersea Power Station for the #ChangeAGirlsLife Marketplace for International Women's Day.
We met lots of amazing entrepreneurs from brilliant female-owned businesses that The Trust have supported through their Enterprise programme, and we may have even done a little shopping ourselves...
We met the lovely Nyomi, who started her business, Sanaa Gift Shop, with help from The Prince's Trust's Enteprise programme.
“One Christmas, I was looking for wrapping paper with a Black Santa image on it, and I just couldn’t find it anywhere. In the end I thought ‘I’ll just make it myself’ and set about doing just that.
“My friends and family were so supportive and said how much they loved the designs and that they’d never seen anything like that before. That’s how I started getting back into designing and developed my idea for a fully inclusive, representative brand."
“I don’t want people from other communities to think my products aren’t for them, they’re for everyone, I’m not about segregation, I’m about inclusion. I love the thought of someone from another community buying a product that while celebrating love, also celebrates Black love specifically.”
SHOP Sanaa Gift Shop
Update: We can’t quite believe the amazing response to our limited edition Roxy Signature trainer. We’ve raised an amazing £5000!
A huge THANK YOU from all of us here at Air & Grace. We are thrilled to support such an amazing cause for another year.
We are teaming up with our friends at The Prince’s Trust, and lots of other amazing brands to support young women, and champion gender equality in the workplace through The Brilliant Breakfast.
Ella joined Air & Grace in 2021, but it feels like she's been part of our little team forever! Our office trendsetter, Ella's never seen without her signature sunnies, and amazing nail art.
I grew up in a creative house hold and have always loved fashion, after doing textiles at A-level I decided I wanted to go down a more 3D and sculptural route - footwear design was the perfect answer! I love the creative but also the product development side, also it's pretty cool seeing people walking down the street wearing shoes you designed!
It was our Cru Signature with khaki suede & pink leather on our gum sole. I love the pink & khaki together, it's one of my favourite colour combos!
Living in London is such a great source of inspiration, I'm constantly surrounded by colours, art & culture. All the great shopping and shoe spotting on busy tube journeys make it easy to stay up to date on all the new trends.
We go through many rounds of sampling, development & wear trials before a new product gets launched. We have a super close relationship to factory and suppliers & this constant communication ensures we get the best product whilst still being sustainable and not over sampling.
From the perfect pair for the upcoming wedding season, to the perfect pair to take with you on a well-deserved city break or beach holiday, there's something for everyone in our guide to this season's sandals.
The Pipa espadrilles wedge sandal in gold leather with our heavenly layers of comfort cushioning , are the perfect pair for comfortable height when you know you are going to be on your feet all day.
Pair the classic jute wedge with any summer dress or midi-skirts or any of your summer outfit combinations.
Our ultimate everyday and lightweight sandal. Made with high quality leather and a silver double buckle and leather lined sole - the Hera sandal will be your new long term favourite.
Pair with jeans or wide leg trousers on a warm day or with a maxi/midi dress for the upcoming BBQ and party season.
The Lena sandal is the ultimate mix of style and comfort. It comes in various widths and we love the rainbow multi-color way as a way to bring a pop of “joyful colour ” (as described by one of our lovely customers) to any outfit.
Pair with a neutral outfit to add some fun metallic colour or pop on with your favourite party outfit and be both comfortable and colourful all day long.
The Ibiza sandals are made with natural raffia and have ultra-comfortable espadrille soles. Perfect for night and day wear - they are the summer season in shoe form. The low heel and foam cushioning means that you will stay comfortable yet stylish all day long.
Pair with a your go-to beach coverup or long flowing dress after a hot day, the neutral tones in these sandals mean they go with everything.
The Moli tan studded suede sandals are an easy pick, there's nothing these sandals aren't suitable for. With built in comfort footbed, and adjustable buckles which allow for a comfortable fit across your foot.
Our styling tip: pair with your fave jeans for a day of running errands, or with a pair of linen shorts on a hot summer's day.
]]>Our Pipa wedge espadrilles are a must this season, they're guaranteed to work hard in your wardrobe. You can pair them with anything, from baggy jeans and t-shirt for an undone look, to a flowy dress. They really are PIPA-FECT.
Style tip: Bring out the gorgeous gold tones with matching gold jewellery.
As soon as the sun came out, my first purchase had to be our new Hera Tan Leather. Not only do they look fab but they are so comfortable! The footbed molds perfectly to your feet… so no more worrying about having uncomfy sandals this season because we have got you sorted.
StyIe tip: I styled these with a denim jumpsuit for the day, and with a simple satin slip for the evening. They're the perfect summer staple.
The Roxy Signature: White, blue & navy trainers are a great staple piece to have in your wardrobe all year round. I styled these with many different shades of blue. My favourite was with my dark blue wide leg jeans, with a cute pop of red for my bag!
Style tip: You can't go wrong with double-denim...
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We asked our lovely friend Martine Alexander (@martinealexander on Insta) to choose some of her favourite sustainable brands to style up with her top Air & Grace picks for Earth Day!
If you missed our Live over on Instagram, you can watch HERE.
Before we recap on the gorgeous looks, we thought we'd tell you a little bit about how we do things differently at Air & Grace...
Our shoes are designed with longevity in mind. True style doesn't expire.... They're shoes you can wear again and again.
Responsibly Sourced: As members of The Leather Working Group, we're committed to sourcing our leathers from accredited, responsible tanneries that adhere to the highest anti-pollution standards.
Who Made My Shoes? We are proud to work exclusively with family run factories in Portugal and Spain, who are regulated under European laws. This means we can be sure the talented craftspeople who make our shoes are looked after, just like an extension of our own team.
Minimising miles: Choosing European partners helps us to minimise the miles your shoes travel, and reduces our carbon footprint. We’re able to produce in smaller quantities to avoid waste, and transport them by road, not air.
Making changes: We try to minimise our use of plastics wherever possible. We switched to using FSC certified boxes for all of our packaging, created from materials from well managed forests and/or recycled sources.
Martine picked of her favourite styles from our current collection, including our gorgeous Cru Pastel Rainbow & our brand new Hera Sandals!
Suit: Nobody's Child @nobodyschild
Pink Dress: Spirit & Grace @spiritandgraceuk
Blue Floral Dress: Omi-na-na @omi.na.na
Grey jumper & white skirt: Spirit & Grace @spiritandgraceuk
Denim jumpsuit & Bisous T-Shirt: Eleven Loves @elevenloves.co.uk
Jeans: Wyse @wyselondon
Put your best foot forward this Spring with our White Trainer Edit. With Tender Loving Air® comfort technology hidden inside each pair.
Of all the wardrobe essentials, a simple pair of white trainers are a must...Timeless, effortless & chic. You can dress them up, or keep it casual.
Here's just a few of our favourite styles for the brighter days ahead, plus how you've been styling them.
@hugoandursula getting us in the summer spirit pairing our Roxy Signature: White, Blue & Navy trainers with a deep sea blue satin dress.
Pairing our Cru Signature: White & Navy Vegan trainers with a co-ord outfit will ensure your outfit pops. Source: @helen.mulvaney @elevenloves.co.uk.
@shedreamsofgucci looking chic as always in our Cru Signature: Off White, Neon Coral & Khaki trainers.
Source: @airandgrace
Source: @whatkathydidnext
The sun is out which means we are ready for sandal season! Just in time to introduce you to our brand new gladiator sandals, HERA.
These chic multi-strap sandals with double buckle detail are the perfect staple in your wardrobe. With a super bouncy layer of ultimate comfort memory foam, for happy feet all day long.
Whether you are after a minimalist Black, a classic tan, Leopard print or gorgeous multi metallics & pastels. They're available in FIVE colours.
There's a Hera for every occasion...
Source: @pinterest Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Our Hera: Multi-metallic Gladiator sandals will complete the ultimate effortless look when worn with a flow satin dress or skirt.
Source: @pinterest Holly Willoughby
Going out somewhere formal or in the mood to look pastel perfect? Pair your suite look with our all Hera: Pastel Gladiators. You can be stylish and comfortable. Turn those hot feet into happy ones!
Whether you are after a simplistic look or want to neutralise your outfit with a simple but chic pair of sandals then our Hera: Black leather gladiators are just right for you.
Source: @pinterest Miranda Kerr
Source: @pinterest Sofia Vergara
Need to add a little spice to your outfit? Look no further as our Hera: Leopard Print gladiators is here to save the day.
The perfect staple you need this season....We’ve got the HERA for you!
With warm double faced sheepskin, they're available in Black, Tan & Mushroom.
An easy but trendy look great for chilled weekends or working from home. Pair our mushroom sheepskin boots with an ivory co-ord. It's the cosy outfit of dreams.
Slip on Lush Tan with a Khaki Jumpsuit & a snuggly cream cardi. It's the perfect outfit for the school run!
"I absolutely love them! They are so comfy and just the perfect length too. I've got them in the mushroom colour too. A&G never fail to deliver, with their beautiful footwear. I own about 15 pairs now - I actually never wear anything else!.”
★★★★★
"The most comfortable sheepskin boots I have ever had! I absolutely love them. Brought my usual size and they fit perfectly. Delivery was as promised."
★★★★★
We've grown our team...
We're now a team of eight shoe specialists, putting our heart and sole (sorry), into every pair of shoes we create.
We did something different for Black Friday...
Instead of discounting, we partnered with our friends Trees for Cities to #brightentheday with a colourful take on our classic Roxy Platform Trainers. For every pair of shoes purchased from the collection, we're planting a tree in an urban woodland in the UK.
We were featured in the Metro, and were highly commended at The Drapers Footwear Awards!
Our founder Claire tells the story of Air & Grace..
Made of three different layers of luxurious memory and recovery foam cushioning, shaped into a wedge, cleverly hidden inside the shoe, our customers not only look good but feel good too.
See what our customers say…
Wanda Black Leather boots (£199)
‘They fit so well. I’m 5.1 and was concerned that the boots wouldn’t fit well, but they do, they look great and very comfortable.'
‘Comfortable hibernation experience for your feet. Ultimately stylish’.
Roxy: Grey leopard velvet trainers (£159)
‘The most comfortable leisure trainers I’ve ever bought. The fit was perfect and true to size.’ 'Extremely comfortable and as a hairdresser on her for 13 hours...I need comfort.'
We use the best, high performance materials, usually only found in sports shoes.
The result? All the benefits of a technical trainer wrapped up in a fashion shoe, so you can enjoy walking on air without compromising on style.
Love your shoes and wear them too. Walk on Tender Loving Air®
Instead of discounting we're doing something special. We're partnering with our friends Trees for Cities to #brightentheday with a colourful take on our classic Roxy Platform Trainers. For every pair of shoes purchased from the collection, we're planting a tree in an urban woodland in the UK.
We always create shoes to be cherished - to love not to landfill. We believe in offering the same high-quality shoes that will work hard in your wardrobe, at a fair price, all year round. We commit to ensuring our shoes tread lightly, and always manufacture in small batches to avoid overproduction and waste. This special edition collection is no different.
7 colours of the rainbow… Each produced in limited numbers and of course our Tender Loving Air® footbed is hidden inside for cloud soft underfoot comfort.
Multi coloured eyelets, stunning Rainbow Air & Grace logo and your choice of metallic detailing on the back.
It all started with a team meeting, and a sheet of colour swatches. As you know we're not fans of Black Friday so we struck upon the idea of brightening the day by adding some colour and the seed of an idea was sewn - Rainbow Roxy!
Once we had selected our very own Air & Grace rainbow, it was on to the details. The eyelets proved a little harder than we thought to find our perfect match in small quantities, but we worked closely with our brilliant sourcing partner in Portugal and got there in the end. The photo below was our first trial.
After we saw the first samples, we all loved the Rainbow Roxy, but the extra special Air & Grace flair wasn't quite there yet...
We brainstormed our ideas around the office, and finally agreed that a Rainbow logo was just the extra colour pop needed. Our factories told us this would need a special printing process, but we just had to give it a go...
We were over the moon when Claire sent photos of the first trial from Portugal, or should we say over the rainbow...
That was it - the finishing touch! Our colourful creations were complete.
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