Tropicfeel’s story went from being crowdfunded to becoming the official licensed footwear brand of the America’s Cup. After personally witnessing the negative impact of mass tourism and the need to travel light, Albert Espinós founded the brand in 2017. His first idea – and great success – was an all-terrain shoe that could take you from the beach to the city or the mountains without changing footwear. Now, Espinós has expanded the brand’s horizons with a range of essential travel products – high-performance, quality backpacks, technical clothing and a line of accessories – all with minimal environmental impact.

What began in 1918 as a small artisan workshop in Menorca is now one of the largest (and oldest) footwear factories in Europe. Although the size of the infrastructure has changed over the past hundred years, the company is still owned by the Mascaró family and continues to prioritise craftsmanship. Every pair of loafers, boots and sandals passes through the expert hands of more than 60 workers, each responsible for every detail of production to ensure that the final product upholds the company’s exacting standards.

Comfort, elegance, fashion and timelessness. These are the key concepts that come to mind when thinking of the Spanish brand, although there is one lesser-known, but equally important, factor: heritage. The brand, founded in 2005 by the Mascaró group, stems from the family’s tradition with ballet shoes and is inspired by the personality and style of great icons. Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Faye Dunaway are some the inspirations a selection of that brand’s most iconic designs, which have won over not only insiders and celebrities but also royalty.

Founded in 2018, the pair behind Scuffers started designing the clothes they liked but couldn’t find on the market and have since conquered Gen-Z wardrobes. Jaime Cruz and Javier López, founders and creative directors, have created an extensive range of clothing and accessories that dress young people from head to toe, both in Spain and across the world. At a time when hoodies, genderless patterns and graphic tees are the generation’s uniform, Scuffers stands out by focusing on the quality of its garments.

After working in various roles at major fashion houses, Tory Burch decided to launch her namesake brand in 2004. Influenced by her parents’ impeccable fashion sense, the brand perfectly represents classic American style: timeless, versatile and with a sporty touch. The designer writes thank-you notes by hand and never leaves her parties until after the last guest. This attention to detail (and people) has ensured that, after 20 years in business, her designs continue to attract her original clientele while also winning over new generations.