Empress of Heels Vegan Sustainable Heels and Pumps

Empress of Heels is a Fully Vegan Brand

Empress of Heels is a fully vegan brand. They’re PETA certified vegan, which means their suppliers and manufacturers have to sign a legal statement of assurance form, stating that no animal by-products (including glues, dyes and solvents) are used in the production of any of their heels and pumps.

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Brand Highlights

Founded in 2021, Empress of Heels is a female-owned brand from the Netherlands that's focused on making sustainable heels and pumps.

Handmade in Italy
Employs fair labour
Charitable brand
Green shipping partners

Elegant, timeless designs
PETA-approved vegan
95% recycled materials
Recycled/recyclable packaging

About Empress of Heels

Based in Dreumel, The Netherlands, Empress of Heels is getting ready to help change women's fashion for the better. They're a PETA-approved vegan brand that incorporates corn fibres and many recycled materials to make elegant, timeless heels and pumps. They also donate a portion of their sales to a Greek animal shelter.

Is Empress of Heels intentionally vegan?

Empress of Heels appears to be an intentionally vegan brand, rather than one that uses vegan materials out of convenience, or for other reasons, as their status as a vegan brand is advertised throughout their public-facing materials.

Are Empress of Heels' shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

Empress of Heels seems to be a leader in the space of sustainable vegan heels and pumps. They take several measures to maximize their level of eco-friendliness, such as using vegan and recycled/recyclable materials, partnering with green shipping partners, and using eco-friendly packing materials.

Does Empress of Heels use green shipping methods?

Yes! According to the Empress of Heels team, they only ship with companies that have zero emissions as their policy.

Does Empress of Heels use eco-friendly packaging?

Yes! According to their team, Empress of Heels uses FSC approved cardboard, with the filler material and shipping bags being made from recycled paper. They also told us that all shipping materials can then be recycled again, and that the shoe boxes are high quality and can be used for storage.

How should I dispose of my worn out Empress of Heels shoes?

According to the Empress of Heels team, they don't yet have an end of life plan for their shoes, although they informed us that the shoes are made in such a way that they can easily be recycled. Based on this, Get it Vegan recommends taking them to a clothing recycling depot (if available in your city), which can strip them down to their recyclable components.

Where can I buy Empress of Heels' shoes?

For the time being Empress of Heels shoes can only be purchased from their website. Their team has informed us that they do have plans to work with retailers in the future.

Do Empress of Heels shoes ever go on sale?

It's unclear at this time if Empress of Heels will be holding periodic sales for their heels and pumps. Being a very new brand, we have yet to see any sales advertised on their social media platforms.

What materials are used to make Empress of Heels' shoes?

According to the Empress of Heels team, their shoes are mainly made from cornfiber combined with recycled PET bottles (upper and lining), with the midsole being made from natural latex. They also use recycled cardboard for toe/heel stiffeners. The sole is made from tunit, and the heel is made from plastic with a steel core. The glue is water based.

Are Empress of Heels' shoes ethically made?

Yes! Empress of Heels' shoes are handmade in Italy, which means their labourers are protected by the stringent labour laws of the European Union, which also include strong health and safety regulations.

Does Empress of Heels promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

Empress of Heels incorporates several elements of a slow fashion model and a circular economy, such as employing fair labour, using recycled and recyclable materials, partnering with eco-friendly shippers, and using eco-friendly packaging.