Offering timeless, classic designer shoes with a fresh,
original air, Zena Ziora is a newly conceived brand,
founded by up-and-coming luxury shoe designer, Chiso
Osuji. With the partnership of a traditional, family-run
Italian atelier, Chiso’s eye for alluring art and innovation
has birthed wearable works of art - a collection
of sleek designer heels, displaying a fusion of elegance,
sophistication and modern style.

Inspired by the
essence of femininity and understated glamour.

Words from the founder

I’ll never forget the day I received my first paycheck. I spent it on a pair of Italian knee high boots - which I still cherish to this very day. The soft and supple leather was unlike anything I had ever felt before.

It was at that point that my inner Carrie Bradshaw materialized and my love affair with footwear began. 

Naturally, I gravitated towards the highest heels I could find. I didn’t suffer from height envy (as my feet grew, so did I – vertically). There was something about that steep pitch that made me feel powerful, and my feet feel so delicate…. 

It has always been a lifelong dream of mine to marry quality with design and the traditional with the new. 

Zena Ziora is an ode to sophisticated, contemporary elegance. 

All collections have been thoughtfully designed with special attention paid to the details and composition of each style - aptly referred to as statement pieces.  My capsule collection, named after the important women in my life who came before me, pays homage to my birthstone, the pearl. 

Each and every pair is masterfully handmade by talented artisans in Marche, Italy - the luxury footwear capital of the world. 

Zena Ziora prides itself on its family-run heritage and exceptional tireless devotion to quality -  the Maiorca pearls strung with care, fabric woven with love, and the embellishments stitched with affection. 

Whether it’s the boardroom, a night out on the town or a fabulous gala - I cannot wait to see where your ZZ’s take you!

Our Heritage
OUR HERITAGE

At Zena Ziora, quality and craftsmanship are our cornerstones. 

Designed by an unapologetic perfectionist, the design process is thoughtful and considerate with every material used meticulously handpicked. 

Every pair is constructed in a family-run Italian atelier with real leather, crystal Grade A baguette embellishments, and 100% silk satin.  

Most notably, our distinctive signature is the incorporation of delicate, organically cultivated Spanish Maiorca pearls. Lustrous and exquisite, our pearls add an air of timeless and refined elegance to our fresh and modern silhouettes. For our styles featuring a pearlescent ankle strap, our custom-engineered, adjustable double clasp ensures a perfect fit. 

Zena Ziora is for tastemakers. 

We are proud of our design principles and stand by our craftsmanship.

Our Made-to-order Model

Two things are extremely important to us - impeccable quality and sustainability.

Our made-to-order model enables us to successfully attain these two goals.

At Zena Ziora, every pair of shoes is made to order in order to minimize the amount of waste and limit overproduction. Every pair of Zena Ziora shoes are handcrafted in an atelier with top-quality materials - your patience will pay off!   

In the event that inventory is ever out of stock on the website, we will often collect pre-orders - guaranteeing that everyone who wants a pair will be able to get one. Lead times will be communicated at the time of your purchase and you will receive continuous updates on the status of your order.

OUR VALUES

Boldness

Promoting boldness and confidence within our community, within our team and with our products and campaigns.

Influence

We inspire art and influence the future of footwear and fashion in all things we say, do or create.

Elegance

Elegance is more than just a style. It’s a standard we follow, an attitude we resonate with and a lifestyle we encourage all backgrounds to adopt.

Reputation

Our people (customers, employees, supporters) are centre to the brand. What we say, do and create is meaningful and so we stick by it.

Our sole mission is to create shoes that are more than just shoes. We do this with a focus on quality, by encouraging individual taste and giving women a sense of belonging.

We promise to always design wearable works of art without comprising quality and staying true to our values of sophistication and boldness.

We don’t fall short on quality. Ever.