Le Monde Béryl

Le Monde Béryl was founded in 2016 by Lily Atherton Hanbury and Katya Shyfrin. Inspired by the design integrity and purity of the traditional Venetian gondolier slipper, the ballerina shoe and riding boot, Le Monde Béryl’s shoes are sustainably-produced and hand-finished in Italy by master artisans using traditional techniques. They are designed to offer function, movement and beauty. Born from a mutual desire to create a wardrobe of stylish flats which possess a clear design language with minimal branding and exquisite details, the founders of Le Monde Béryl draw from a myriad of inspirations. The pair met working within the art world, both have backgrounds and expertise in gemmology and jewellery. The brand’s name makes a clear nod to a family of gemstones, distinguished by their diverse assortment of colours which directly inspires the colour palette of Le Monde Béryl. Meanwhile, the minimal waste production approach employed by Le Monde Béryl takes its cues from the way in which the original Venetian gondolier slippers were produced from upcycled scraps of velvet, felt and rubber.