All beauty must fade - Being ephemeral is what makes it so special

All beauty must fade - Being ephemeral is what makes it so special

Jan 13, 2025Drew Da Silva

In a world that often values permanence, we believe there’s a unique beauty in the ephemeral. Our shoes are designed to fade, to return seamlessly to nature once their time has come. And it's this very impermanence that makes them truly special.

We call it Made to Fade—a philosophy rooted in the idea that beauty isn’t about lasting forever. Instead, it’s about embracing the natural cycle of life, from creation to return. When our shoes eventually break down, they don’t just vanish into a landfill; they transform into compost, enriching the earth with nutrients and helping to regenerate the very soil beneath our feet.

There’s something profoundly beautiful about this: the fact that everything, even the most stylish pair of shoes, has a purpose that doesn’t end when they’re no longer in use. The fleeting nature of our footwear is what makes each pair so meaningful—once worn, they gracefully return to the earth, leaving no trace, just life-giving soil in their wake.

In a time when fast fashion prioritizes the endless production of the same products, we’re proud to offer something different. Something that doesn’t just fade out of sight, but fades back into the world, making it better. The beauty of being ephemeral is that it forces us to appreciate every moment, every step, and every product for its true value—before it fades away.

Made to Fade is more than a product design; it’s a reminder that nothing lasts forever, and that’s exactly what makes it so precious.



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