Summer is swimming, reading and walking slowly through narrow streets between buildings of tangerine and peach colour, both shaded by palm and pomegranate trees. It is the season when the clock stops completely at siesta time and when meals drag on forever amid laughter. Now time is marked by the sun and the ringing of the cathedral bells.

Naguisa was founded seven years ago with the aim of preserving the ancient textile traditions related to handmade footwear. Our espadrilles symbolise the creation of opportunities for Spanish craftsmanship and the pride of having grown up alongside artisans who await this beautiful and ancient craft.

After spending a few months designing the future 2015 collection in our Barcelona workshop, we travelled to Alicante where we worked with the factory and suppliers in the area to present the new models.

She, still with her mind set on the summer days that now seemed a little wasted, found herself inexperienced before that thickness of different shades of green.

There is no need to travel to remote places to find peace, crystal-clear waters and a dreamlike climate; our beloved Menorca has all this and much more.

One of our greatest satisfactions is teaching other people the craft of pattern making and shoe manufacturing, and in particular that of hand-stitched espadrilles.

Because we live on memories.

Chih-Hung Kuo resides in the mountains, among the deep valleys where we also came to imagine and begin to bring to life our VALL Capsule Collection.