Pintta Footwear Company
Pintta Footwear Company: A career in fashion
Luís Contreiras has had a close affinity with the world of fashion since he was a teenager. Initially, his integration originated in the Algarve, the region where he grew up and began his career as a model. That first experience in fashion was just the beginning of a long and successful career.
Professional rise
When he was younger, Luís got a job in one of Portugal's best stores, where he improved his taste for fashion. This period of his career was marked by a natural and comfortable way with everything that involves fashion, demonstrating that he really was born for this creative world.
The birth of the Pintta footwear company
Pintta was born almost by chance. During a vacation in the north of Portugal, Luís had the idea of making one or two personalized shoe models. He wanted to wear them and find out what people thought of them. Without telling, it was immediately a success, especially on a trip to Italy, where Pintta's shoes caught the eye and won over several people.
The choice of name for the Pintta shoe company
The name 'Pintta' was chosen very organically. One day at work, a colleague complimented Luís by saying that he was 'very good looking'. So that phrase, which means having style and being unique, made perfect sense with what the brand wanted to convey.
Design and meaning
Each Pintta shoe is created with great care to be stylish and elegant. Their design is unique, with cone-shaped studs that resemble a 'Pintta' (little ball), just like the brand's logo. This special detail shows how dedicated the brand is to being original and maintaining quality.
Dedication and success
Pintta's shoes were a huge success straight away, until Luís decided to dedicate himself to footwear. In other words, what was just a project/hobby became a serious business, attracting attention in both the Portuguese and international fashion markets.
Global recognition
Pintta has gained notoriety in many parts of the world. It has attracted attention at important events such as MICAM, appeared in several international magazines and been chosen for famous fashion shows. The brand has even been given a place in the Shoe Museum in Portugal, showing how much it has impacted the fashion world.
Luís' passion for the footwear company
With more than 20 years in the fashion world, Luís Contreiras is the creative brain behind every Pintta shoe. He works on every step: from the design to the choice of materials, colors, textures, soles and details. Thus, his dedication to quality, together with the use of local materials and labor, transforms each Pintta shoe into an exclusive piece of art.
The secret to success
Luís says that the secret to Pintta's success lies in passion and dedication. Each shoe is more than a product, it's also a part of his fashion history, a mirror of his love for design and a compliment to the quality of Portuguese craftsmanship.
So Pintta is more than just a shoe brand. It's a story full of passion, creativity and excellence in the world of fashion.
