Luís Onofre is a third-generation entrepreneur, born in 1970 in Oliveira de Azeméis, a key hub of the footwear industry in Portugal. He grew up in a family dedicated to producing high-quality footwear, developing a fascination with craftsmanship and artistic work from an early age. Luís studied at the School of Fine Arts of Porto and the Professional Training Center for the Footwear Industry. In 1990, he took over the management of the footwear company founded by his grandmother in 1939, and in 1999, he launched his first collection under the Luís Onofre brand. Since 2017, he has served as the President of APICCAPS, and in 2019, he was appointed President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC).
In this episode, Luís shares his journey in footwear design, his inspirations, challenges, and his significant commitment to sustainability. We discuss new footwear concepts integrated into the BioShoes4All project, including recycled and bio-based materials that the Luís Onofre brand has already begun incorporating into its shoe production. The episode concludes with Luís’ vision for the future of the footwear industry, particularly in terms of innovation and sustainability.
Don’t miss this episode, where you’ll get the opportunity to learn more about Luís Onofre, the Portuguese designer who seamlessly combines quality and elegance in his shoes. Join us and listen to this new episode!
This podcast was developed within the scope of the BioShoes4All project – Innovation and training of the footwear sector for sustainable bioeconomy, project no. 11, investment supported by the PRR – Recovery and Resilience Plan, under component 12 – Sustainable Bioeconomy, and by the European Funds NextGeneration EU. For more information, visit the website recuperarportugal.gov.pt.
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