Finoacinque is a contemporary shoe brand. It was launched in 2019 by designer Angela Seojung Lee and technician Hanjun Kim.
The unique-sounding brand name means “up to five” in Italian. Up to 5 cm is the company’s standard heel height, as it is ideal for promoting balance and comfort.
Each collection begins with a spark of designer’s inspiration. The inspiration has come from contemporary art, the philosophy that has shaped the world around her, and the attention she gives to the small details of life, those easily missed if you’re not looking.
Once inspiration takes hold, it becomes the season’s theme. Every step after that is drawn from it. Lee explores materials and color, playing with shape and silhouette. She then brings those ideas and sketches to the technician and artisans she works with closely, holding their years of knowledge and craftsmanship in the highest regard.
The entire process, from concept to creation, takes place within Finoacinque’s beloved, generationally owned atelier in Seong-su, Seoul. Each pair is individually inspected and personally packaged by technician to ensure the highest standards are met before shipping.
No matter the season, Finoacinque’s signature look has a timeless appeal, with its distinctive lines, androgynous expression, and overall simplicity in its beauty, making it a brand sure to stand the test of time.
Finoacinque repeatedly returns to the same questions: “Is it a design that won’t become tiring even after a long time?” and “Does the shape hold well when worn, without disrupting the natural movement of the foot?” Through these questions, the brand continues to build its own design language, using shoes as its medium.
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