DANIEL ESSA is a French luxury footwear brand founded by Syrian designer and Creative Director, Daniel Essa, in Paris in 2017. With his eponymous label, Daniel Essa is redefining the future of shoemaking with his innovation in creating timeless footwear – unique for its signature minimalistic details, sophisticated and seamless leather layering techniques and first of its kind luxury customizable sneakers. Handmade in the world’s most prestigious ateliers in Italy, Daniel Essa brings his expertise as a patron maker to challenge traditional shoemaking craftsmanship with his minimalistic yet complex approach to create effortless French style embedded with fine Italian craftsmanship. Today, the DANIEL ESSA brand logo with its distinctive unicorn, represents the designer’s own journey toward success. The unicorn’s magical powers make anything possible. As such, Daniel believed in his talents to defy all the odds and create something powerful. His personal experience has turned into a mission to create positive change in the world with his brand. To amplify this change, each sneaker is hand-engraved each with a hidden message of love and peace. At Daniel Essa, we aim to create a purpose driven ethical business model, combining profitable growth with positive contribution to the planet, society and community. By using sustainable and recyclable elements, the brand designs durable and timeless products that create a long term change. The brand upholds the highest standards of integrity, innovation, quality and sustainability. Daniel Essa’s versatile product design inspires customers to express their individuality and celebrate the diversity of the modern communities.
