Their shared interest eventually led them to mod their own shoes with the help of local cobblers. First to make them last longer and gradually to enhance key features such as lightness. They sought the best materials, the most incredible craftsmanship and visited every single shoe factory in Portugal (I mean almost) to touch, feel and select the very best.

Having met Pierre - a beauty insider- barefooted on a sandy Portuguese beach, it was obvious he needed to be part of the Hirundo adventure…helping us with his business acumen.