Location

Italy

Founded

2012

Price range

€190 – €375

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

24 products

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Poesie Veneziane

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About

POEVE is an Italian footwear brand founded in 2012 by Gabriele and Sebastiano Conte. Originally launched as Poesie Veneziane, the company shortened its name to POEVE, preserving the first letters of its original identity. Based in Veneto, a region for shoemaking, the label presents an elegant interpretation of modern Italian style and craftsmanship. The POEVE women’s shoe collection covers loafers, ballerina flats, heels, sandals, slingbacks, mules, ankle boots and tall boots. Designs balance feminine shapes with practical details, allowing them to move between work, occasions and everyday wear. Leather insoles support comfort and breathability, while lightweight rubber soles serve daily use and leather soles bring a traditional finish to selected styles. POEVE combines its Venetian roots with an international outlook. The brand’s approach remains grounded in well-made footwear, refined proportions and versatile styling rather than short-lived novelty. Its selection gives customers options ranging from understated flats to expressive heels and boots. For shoppers searching for an Italian women’s shoe brand, handcrafted loafers or designer shoes made in Italy, POEVE offers contemporary footwear shaped by family leadership, regional knowledge and elegance.

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Brand Details

Contract manufactured (small-batch, handmade)
Italy
Leather Working Group
Last reviewed
Sep 2026
Independent brand
Verified
G
Gabriele Conte
S
Sebastiano Conte

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Frequently asked questions

What type of footwear does POEVE make?
POEVE produces women’s and men’s Italian footwear, including loafers, pumps, ballet flats, slingbacks, lace-up shoes, Chelsea boots, western boots and knee-high boots.
Who founded POEVE, and when was the brand established?
Gabriele and Sebastiano Conte established the family-led brand in Veneto in 2012. It was originally called Poesie Veneziane before evolving into POEVE.
What does the name POEVE mean?
POEVE takes the opening letters of “Poesie Veneziane,” the brand’s original name. The shortened identity preserves its Venetian roots while presenting a more contemporary and internationally recognisable name.
Where are POEVE shoes made?
POEVE footwear is made in Italy. The brand describes its boots and other styles as handcrafted through Italian shoemaking processes, with attention given to stitching, cutting and finishing.
What is POEVE best known for as a footwear brand?
POEVE is known for contemporary Italian footwear that balances polished styling with everyday wearability. Its collection is particularly strong in loafers, pumps, slingbacks and leather boots.
Is POEVE the same brand as Poesie Veneziane?
Yes. POEVE is the evolved identity of Poesie Veneziane rather than an unrelated footwear company. The rebranding retains the original family leadership, Venetian heritage and Made in Italy focus.

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