Brako in August's Footwear Plus 2014
As you already know, Brako can be found all over the world. Today we want to share with you an article from the August edition of the magazine Footwear Plus, where as well as talking about our shoes they have written an article about our brand.
We have translated the article into Spanish so that everybody can read it. “Brako: The Eco Foughtr
Since first launching ago 25 years, Brako is a Spanish brand separate from the rest by being firmly focused on its social responsibility "We believe that the world is a unique place and want to support environmental sustainability."
Designed and handmade in Spain by Shoe Evori, a company of Arnedo in the north, Brako aims to reduce the impact of its manufacturing process respecting the environment and minimizing their environmental impact where possible. The boots and shoes of the brand are made of skin components such as chromium and water-based adhesives obeying the laws of average levels environments, Brako has reduced VOC emissions (volatile organic compound) a 70%. Also in 2009, Company recycled 36 tons of paper and cardboard, the equivalent of more than 600 trees, thus saved more than 10 million liters of water would have spent on making the cardboard. "Unnecessary and artificial materials are not part of our production." Says Orio Brako New Age applied this philosophy to a collection inspired by vintage with removable and anatomic insoles which reminds guys like Zooey Deschanel hipsters. "This separates Brako from other Spanish brands in the field of fashion-comfort,"Says President Joe Pickett Casitas Footwear, a distributor of the brand in the US. "The boots, specifically, have had great success due to its shape, comfort, style and effect of the skins. "Pickett Account. "Our shoes are for women who know fashion but what suits your style and trendsetting,"Adds Orio.
Actualmente Brako is available in more than 18 countries worldwide, stores and boutiques comfort, including major online stores like Modcloth. In E.E.U.U. suppliers includes Dusty Buttons in New York, Street Feet en Santa Fe, NM y Just Whimsy en Jasper, IN, and the brand expects to expand its presence in Europe, the Americas and Asia next season. "Brako is the result of travel, investigate, listen, learn, ask and maintain contact with our customers,"Says Orio, adding "We want to touch people with our shoes and extend our philosophy."
In Spring '15, Brako collections are infused with soothing colors, with a palette of pink, peach, gray and beige, with washed leather, lazer cuts, and varied edges that add a style carefree brand. "To provide a romantic feeling we used floral prints in sober and cool colors that provide a simple sophistication,"Says Orio, noting that embroidery and braids offer a delicate touch to the retro style. "This is to give life to the past, in the present. "- L.M.“