Rich and Velvety: Fabelus is the perfect holiday shoe.

By Titina Penzini (IG @titinapenzini)

Founded in 2020, Flabelus has become a significant shoe brand, with every pair of ballerinas, shoes, and Mary Janes handmade in Spain using traditional espadrille-making techniques. 

Each of their signature designs is a mix of Venetian ottocento slippers and Spanish espadrilles reinvented in shapes and luscious colors to give an elevated flat yet comfortable silhouette for both women and men.

For the holiday season, they are the perfect shoes to wear and also the most divine holiday gift for our loved ones. Among my favorite pairs are the Lyra Petal Burgundy and gold or silver and black brocade slippers with a bold knot on the top, the Mae crystal red or garnet Mary Janes, the Pierre sequins slippers in red or chic navy blue, the fabulous Sophie Glinda in Navy or Purple, the Pierre Dahlia velvet Mary Janes, the Claire Frisson lurex in Burgundy, black or cuero double strap flats and so many more!

For men, we can find the slipper in a very modern and strapless version of the Spanish espadrille, like the Gavroche in elegant black velvet, perfect for the holiday gatherings, also in brown or magnificent grey, the Billy velvet slipper, the Augie wool moccasin, or the Sherezade Loafer in velvet all made in cotton velvet and with their signature recycled rubber sole. These are perfect for men who are elegant and like a bold retro look.

Their kids' collection is also perfect for dressing up during the holidays in styles like the Mafalda slipper, the Venetian, the Leonor kids, the Lucrecia in red, or the Mafalda Fuchsia for a bolder look.

The Flabelus universe has now arrived in New York and is a must-visit pop-inspired club boutique where energy pulses and the disco ball never stops. In Soho’s Broome Street, I also invite you to visit their website www.flabelus.com, which ships to multiple countries.

Get ready for the most perfect holiday season with Flabelus!