TOMS

TOMS is a footwear brand whose canvas alpargata is the original model. It gives part of its profits to organisations that support children.

History

The company began in 2006 with a single pair and its founder Blake Mycoskie, in Venice Beach. It was built by tying a social mission to a commercial business, and it makes shoe donations and grants to charities.

The espadrille, born in Spain and adopted in Argentina, remains the starting point of the range. TOMS is a certified B Corp.