Name To Know: Katrine Hanna

Dana Mortada   |   06-04-2018

Born in Australia and raised in Dubai, Katrine Hanna is a graduate of the prestigious Cordwainers: London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. In 2017, following her internships at famous houses like Alexander Wang and Rupert Sanderson, Katrine Hanna founded her eponymous brand.

 

BABY OBELIA

 

Katrine has choose to relocate back to the UAE- known as today’s emerging design centre, this city has become the quintessential place for the debut launch of the Katrine Hanna brand.

 

“Transforming women into an allegory of fantastical nature.”- Katrine Hanna

 

The young shoe designer has the transformative power to escape the ordinary, where the contrast between the surreal and real is where she seeks inspiration. Katrine’s designs are a fantastical symbol featuring unique textures and material combinations.

 

 

MIMICA SS18

 

On top of all, Katrine respects the tradition art of shoe-making by stressing on the importance of the process and fabrication in the creative evolution of the shoes, where all her fantastical designs are handcrafted in Italy by local artisans experts.

 

Want a pair of these fantastical shoes? Katrine Hanna is now exclusively available at Level Shoes Dubai Mall and can be purchased on the brand’s official site.

 

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