carel

Founded in 1952 in Paris by Georges and Rosa Carel, Carel was born from a desire to create elegant, comfortable footwear for women navigating the city's cobblestones. The brand quickly became a staple of Parisian style, introducing its signature "trotter" heel—a low, stable block heel designed to offer an alternative to the restrictive stilettos of the era. Today, Carel is celebrated for its retro-leaning, 1960s-inspired aesthetic, most notably its iconic multi-strap Mary Janes like the Kina, Ariana, and Peche.

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