About us
SLIPPING ON A JOY & MARIO ESPADRILLE IMMEDIATELY SENDS YOU TO A TIME WHEN FASHION WASN’T AS FAST AND CHEAP
Incubated, Designed, and Crafted in Los Angeles- Joy & Mario is the epitome of Southern California style.
In an effort to create that perfect L.A. shoe- Joy & Mario chose the espadrille and canvas shoes as their staple.
Inspired by the style’s deep history from haute couture to pool side footwear- Joy & Mario felt the versatility of the wedge perfectly represented the balance of Los Angeles.
The vision was to take the iconic espadrille and design it with an L.A. flare that could be worn at any time and in any part of the city. The versatility, designs, and comfort are rivaled by none.
Slipping on a Joy & Mario espadrille immediately sends you to a time when fashion wasn’t as fast and cheap. It reminds you that timeless pieces and staples can still be mixed, and matched and certain shoes can be worn with just about anything.
Introductions
Fashion, comfort, and sustainability: three elements that are difficult
to merge seamlessly, come together effortlessly in the innovative young
footwear brand Joy&Mario.
Incorporated in USA, France, China, Korea, Japan, Hongkong, and
Panama etc., Joy&Mario brings together an experienced team of
designers from Los Angeles and Paris to develop an unrivaled collection
of footwear. The team has retooled the classic Spanish espadrille for
the modern active life. Their extensive background in athletic footwear
led to the use of Phylon, a lightweight, flexible and shock absorbent
material that replaces the stiff jute sole found on traditional
espadrilles. By combining the classic espadrille silhouette with a fresh
sole and technologically advanced materials, the shows exhibit a
comfortable, stylish practicality that is necessary for the modern
lifestyle. The brand takes innovation on-step further, committing to a
mission that incorporates sustainability and environmentally friendly
practices.
All Joy&Mario shoes are manufactured using natural or recycled
materials like fabrics, even using elements like non-toxic glue that is
both environmentally friendly and water-soluble! The company owns its
own shoe factories which allows it to control all chains of the design
and manufacturing process, ensuring that your Joy&Mario shoes are
made with fair labor practices while retaining the high quality that is
expected for the brand.
