About US
Company Profile
About US
Two decades of footwear manufacturing excellence. Meet the people,
facilities, and values behind Elegance & Co.
Our Story
Two Decades of
Footwear Excellence
Founded in 2003 in Wenzhou — China’s footwear capital — Elegance & Co began as a small workshop with a team of 50 craftspeople and a passion for quality leather shoes. Twenty years later, we’ve grown into a full-scale manufacturer serving clients across 50+ countries.
Our 15,000 m² facility houses 12 production lines, a dedicated R&D center, and a team of 500+ specialists. We produce over 1,200 styles annually, specializing in women’s dress shoes, heels, mules, and sandals.
From concept to delivery, we provide end-to-end manufacturing solutions — from custom OEM production to complete product development under our clients’ brand identities.
ISO 9001 Certified
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How We Work
Manufacturing Process
A rigorous, end-to-end process ensures every pair of shoes that leaves our factory meets the highest standards.
Design & Development
Our R&D team collaborates with clients to translate design concepts into technical specifications and prototypes.
Material Sourcing
We source premium leathers, textiles, and hardware from certified suppliers across Italy, Spain, and China.
Cutting & Preparation
Computer-controlled cutting systems ensure precision and minimize material waste across all upper components.
Assembly & Lasting
Skilled craftspeople assemble uppers using robotic and hand-lasting techniques for perfect form and fit.
Quality Inspection
Every pair passes through 100+ quality checkpoints covering materials, construction, dimensions, and finishing.
Packaging & Delivery
Professional packaging and global logistics ensure your order arrives safely, on time, anywhere in the world.
Our People
Leadership Team
Our leadership brings together decades of expertise in footwear manufacturing, design, and global trade.
James Chen
Chief Executive Officer
25 years in footwear manufacturing. Leads overall company strategy and international partnerships.
Linda Wang
Head of Design & R&D
Former senior designer at a top Italian footwear brand, leading our product development teams.
Michael Zhang
Production Director
15 years of manufacturing operations expertise, overseeing our 12 production lines.
Sarah Liu
Quality Control Manager
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, managing 100+ quality checkpoints across all product lines.
Quality Assurance
Certifications & Standards
Our certifications reflect our commitment to quality, safety, ethics, and sustainability in every aspect of our operations.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
BSCI
Business Social Compliance Initiative
SGS Certified
Independent Testing & Certification
REACH Compliant
EU Chemical Safety Regulations
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Textile Ecology Testing
Sedex Member
Ethical Trade & Supply Chain
Development Timeline
20 years of growth — from a small local workshop to a globally trusted manufacturing partner.
Company Founded
Elegance & Co established in Wenzhou with 50 employees and a 2,000 m² facility. Operations began with a focus on OEM production for domestic brands.
First International Export
Successfully entered European markets, shipping first OEM orders to clients in Italy and Germany. Export ratio reached 30% of total production.
ISO 9001 Certification
Achieved ISO 9001 quality certification after a rigorous third-party audit. Formalized our quality management systems across all production lines.
Factory Expansion
Expanded to a 10,000 m² state-of-the-art facility. Tripled production capacity and installed 8 fully automated manufacturing lines.
R&D Center Launch
Opened a dedicated Research & Development center staffed by 20+ footwear design specialists. Launched ODM services for global fashion brands.
Sustainability Initiative
Launched our Green Manufacturing program. Water usage reduced by 40%, transitioned to eco-tanned leather and recycled packaging materials.
Our Story
Two Decades of
Footwear Excellence
Founded in 2003 in Wenzhou — China's footwear capital — Elegance & Co began as a small workshop with a team of 50 craftspeople and a passion for quality leather shoes. Twenty years later, we've grown into a full-scale manufacturer serving clients across 50+ countries.
Our 15,000 m² facility houses 12 production lines, a dedicated R&D center, and a team of 500+ specialists. We produce over 1,200 styles annually, specializing in women's dress shoes, heels, mules, and sandals.
From concept to delivery, we provide end-to-end manufacturing solutions — from custom OEM production to complete product development under our clients' brand identities.
