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A Venetian creation, a touch of romance, and a very special appearance in one of Italy’s most distinctive luxury publications.
Some shoes are designed to complete an outfit.
Others are designed to begin a story.
Our Daphne Mary Jane Limited Edition has always belonged to the second kind. Romantic without being predictable, precious without feeling overly formal, Daphne was created for women who believe that the smallest details can transform the way we dress and perhaps even the way we move through the world.
We are therefore delighted to share that Daphne has recently been featured in the July/August 2026 issue of HTSI, the edition dedicated to outdoor living and the world of yachting.
A modern Venetian romance
Inspired by the grace of Daphne and by the timeless femininity of the Mary Jane silhouette, this limited-edition Gondolina was imagined as a meeting between historical romance and contemporary style.
Its luminous gold brocade is woven with delicate floral motifs, while unexpected turquoise-blue trims bring freshness and character to the design. Two adjustable straps frame the foot, creating a silhouette that feels at once nostalgic, playful and unmistakably modern.
It is a shoe that does not need to speak loudly to be remembered.
Wear it with a flowing summer dress, crisp white trousers, a silk skirt or your favourite denim. Daphne has the rare ability to make even the simplest look feel considered—like the final, instinctive detail that changes everything.
From the hands of our artisans to the pages of HTSI
For us, seeing Daphne featured in HTSI is about far more than a magazine appearance.
Every pair of Gondolina shoes begins with a story and passes through the hands of Italian artisans who preserve techniques, knowledge and a sensitivity for beauty that cannot be replicated overnight.
Daphne is handcrafted in Italy and finished with the small irregularities that reveal the human hand behind each pair. Its brocade upper, cotton lining, embroidered Gondolina signature and recycled-rubber outsole bring together refinement, comfort and the artisanal character at the heart of our brand.
To see this creation recognised within the pages of a publication devoted to contemporary luxury, craftsmanship and culture feels especially meaningful.
Because true luxury, to us, has never been about excess.
It is about time.
The time needed to develop an idea. The time spent choosing a fabric. The time required to cut, sew, assemble and finish every shoe. And the time a beautiful object continues to live through the memories of the person who wears it.
Made to be discovered. Created to be kept.
Daphne is produced in limited quantities, making every remaining pair part of a small and precious chapter in the Gondolina story.
Named after a symbol of beauty and transformation, she was designed for summer celebrations, intimate dinners, long Venetian evenings and all those occasions that deserve something a little more extraordinary.
Her appearance in HTSI marks another beautiful step in her journey.
The next one could be yours.
Discover the Daphne Mary Jane Limited Edition and find one of the final pairs available.
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