Kristina, our founder and designer, leads the creative vision from our design and prototyping studio in Brussels. Anne and Sophie shape our Marketing and Sales Strategy with heart and intention. In Lebanon, Kristina’s mother Elise coordinates the Soft line production with Naji and our team of artisans. And in Portugal, our atelier shoes are crafted with care by Alexander, Luciano, and their dedicated teams.

Of Canadian-Lebanese origins, Kristina lived most of her life in Beirut, until she moved to Brussels in 2015. Prior to that, she was the designer and production director to the Johnny FARAH House of leather accessories between Beirut & NY. As a self-taught designer, Kristina’s journey was shaped by countless hours spent in Beirut’s bustling artisan-workshops, that fueled her passion and creativity.

In her Brussels studio, she passionately designs and prototypes the shoes and creative workshop lines that bear the distinctive KINAMANIA imprint.

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“With my orthopedic shoemaking background, I design, craft, test and tweak the Kinamania shoe prototypes in my Brussels studio, before sending the samples to our skilled craft teams in Beirut and Portugal, where they produce them in small batches. I also design bags, belts, and bracelets as workshop experiences, where customers craft their own iconic pieces by combining colorful leathers and modern details."