Made in Italy CenCe Tak shoes introduced at SCOOP London

CenCe Tak which literally means “without heels” in Italian is a footwear brand that was recently introduced at the SCOOP International London fashion trade show held earlier this month concurrently at two venues - the Saatchi Gallery and Phillips.

On hand to explain the brand’s ethos were Nicoletta Dileno, Simona Dellutri & Tiziano Picogna (himself an haute couture tailor and designer).

What CenCe Tak does have is a unique story about its origin which is based on an ecological upcycling concept and hand-made tradition that produce these comfy unique and timeless footwear.

The shoes – for men, women and children – are 100% Made in Italy. They are made out of natural fabrics, and assembled only by sewing the pieces together without using glue, thanks to the 19^th century tradition of the Friulani craftsmen and craftswomen who still loyally preserve the technique and tradition. 

CenCeTak is offered a variety of “friulane” styles, in velvet, leather, silks, brocade, and recycled materials (such as canvas coffee sacks), and the designs can be customized with brooches or decorative feathers.

Traditionally the “Friulane” were hand-made using left over fabrics, old dresses or cut outs - referred to as “blecs” – and then the shoes were moulded into a design that has never changed throughout the years and is as modern today as it was in the 1800s.