What Manebi does

Manebí is an Italian resort and lifestyle fashion brand headquartered in Milan and founded in 2012, producing handmade espadrilles, shoes, bags, swimwear, and resort clothing for men and women. The company's product offering is built around premium natural materials (leather, suede, linen, silk cotton voile, raffia, and cashmere) and craftsmanship, with unit pricing ranging from approximately $110 for entry accessories such as beach towels and swim sandals to $795 for premium leather bags. Core categories include flat and wedge espadrilles, sandals, loafers, leather and raffia bags, bikinis and one-piece swimwear, dresses, shirts, and shorts, augmented by named designer capsules with Alex Rivière Studio (women's shoes and bags) and Neapolitan tailor Luca Rubinacci (shoes and swimwear).

Manebí monetizes through a hybrid direct-to-consumer and wholesale model. It operates 20 owned flagship stores globally, distributes to 400 retail doors across more than 40 countries, and runs a direct e-commerce storefront (manebi.com) with global shipping and multi-currency support. The customer base is affluent consumers seeking Italian-designed resort wear that transitions between city and sea, with explicit targeting of both men's and women's segments through parallel product lines. The company is privately held; in October 2024 Swiss private equity firm Evoco acquired a minority stake alongside continued support from Angel Capital Management to fund growth initiatives.

The brand is actively extending beyond its summer-specialist origins, launching its first cashmere knitwear collection in 2024 to position itself as a year-round wardrobe provider, and entering new geographies — most notably opening its first Dubai store at The Dubai Mall in November 2025 via a partnership with Almarri Investment, with stated plans for broader GCC expansion. Marketing relies on organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn), an email newsletter with a 15% first-order discount, and designer collaborations to drive brand awareness among fashion-forward consumers.

Name

Manebi

Legal name

Manebí

Website

https://manebi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Manebí is a Milan-based Italian resort and lifestyle fashion brand, founded in 2012, that designs and sells handmade espadrilles, shoes, bags, swimwear, and resort clothing for men and women. It reaches affluent consumers via 20 owned flagship stores, 400 wholesale doors in 40+ countries, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Footwear & Resortwear

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (31621), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Shoe Retailers (4582)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Headwear Manufacturing (Hats/Caps/Beanies) (IMAOAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels) (IMAOAHAE), Luxury Hats & Headwear (CRAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Espadrilles footwear
• Resort wear fashion
• Luxury leather goods
• Swimwear accessories
• Italian handmade footwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Sales: Manebí generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales via its e-commerce platform and 20 owned flagship stores globally. Products include espadrilles, shoes, bags, clothing, swimwear, and accessories across multiple price points from $110 to $795.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Revenue is generated through distribution to 400 retail doors in over 40 countries, indicating a wholesale B2B channel where retailers purchase Manebí products for resale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manebì is a Milan-based Italian fashion brand that designs, manufactures, and sells handmade espadrilles, shoes, bags, swimwear, and resortwear for men, women, and children. The company blends Italian craftsmanship with premium materials such as leather, suede, linen, silk cotton voile, raffia, and cashmere to produce seasonal and year-round resort and lifestyle collections.

Product overview

Manebí is an Italian resort/luxury fashion brand offering a cohesive collection of espadrilles, shoes, bags, swimwear, and resortwear for men and women. The brand operates 20 flagship stores globally and distributes to 400 doors in over 40 countries. Its core product lines span flat and wedge espadrilles, leather and raffia bags, women's and men's swimwear, and resort clothing. Manebí has expanded beyond its summer specialist origins to a year-round wardrobe provider through new categories like cashmere knitwear. The brand features collaborations including Alex Rivière Studio x Manebí (women's shoes and bags) and Luca Rubinacci x Manebí (shoes and swimwear for men and women).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alex Rivière Studio x Manebí: Collaboration collection featuring refined femininity with luxurious materials including shoes and bags.
• Luca Rubinacci x Manebí

Products and services

• Espadrilles The brand's signature product category — handcrafted espadrilles offered in men's, women's, and kids' sizing with a wide range of seasonal colors, materials (linen, leather, suede, raffia, silk cotton voile), and styles for the resort lifestyle consumer.
• Shoes Beyond espadrilles, Manebì offers a broader footwear range including sneakers and loafers, extending the brand into year-round silhouettes for men and women.
• Bags & Accessories Complementary bags and accessories — tote bags, backpacks, clutches, belts, and small leather goods — designed to complement the brand's footwear and resortwear collections.
• Swimwear Men's and women's swimwear designed as part of the brand's resort and beach lifestyle assortment.
• Resortwear Resort and ready-to-wear clothing collections including kaftans, dresses, shirts, trousers, knitwear, and matching sets for women, men, and kids.
• Cashmere Knitwear Collection Manebì's first cashmere knitwear line, extending the brand from a summer espadrille specialist into a year-round resortwear wardrobe. Targeted at existing Manebì customers seeking premium off-season pieces.
• Alex Rivière Studio x Manebí Capsule Co-branded capsule collection between Alex Rivière Studio and Manebí that reimagines the brand's signature espadrille and resort silhouettes through the designer's distinct aesthetic, adding exclusivity and editorial appeal.
• Luca Rubinacci x Manebí Capsule Co-branded capsule collaboration with tailor Luca Rubinacci that blends Rubinacci's tailoring aesthetic with Manebí's espadrille and resort lifestyle DNA; produced as a recurring limited-edition collection.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Almarri InvestmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlmarri Investment is Manebí's local partner for the Dubai market, enabling the opening of the first Manebí store at The Dubai Mall. This partnership marks the start of Manebí's retail expansion across GCC countries.
• Alex Rivière StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner collaboration producing the Alex Rivière Studio x Manebí SS26 collection featuring refined silhouettes, leather sandals, espadrilles, mules, ballerinas, and bags. The collaboration celebrates the art of simplicity with luxurious materials.
• Luca RubinaccicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeapolitan master tailor Luca Rubinacci collaborated with Manebí on a capsule collection combining archival elegance with summer dressing. The second edition features Venetian slippers, espadrilles, swim shorts, and a Panama hat in premium Italian suede and linen.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Castaner: Spanish heritage espadrille maker founded 1927, considered the original luxury espadrille brand. Directly competes with Manebì on espadrilles across premium positioning, retail footprint, and Mediterranean summer lifestyle segment.
• Soludos: Contemporary espadrille and summer footwear brand targeting similar casual-resort consumers with a DTC-first model. Comparable on core product (espadrilles, sandals), price points, and Mediterranean/lifestyle aesthetic.
• Aquazzura: Italian-founded luxury women's footwear brand serving affluent resort and dress-casual customers. Overlaps with Manebì on premium espadrilles and leather sandals, positioning, and European design language.

Broad incumbents

• Tory Burch: American luxury lifestyle brand with extensive resort, footwear, and handbag assortments at premium price points. Competes with Manebì across many shared SKUs but with vastly broader distribution and brand awareness.
• Loewe: Spanish luxury house owned by LVMH with strong leather goods, bags, and accessories portfolio. Overlaps with Manebì on premium leather bags and Mediterranean craft positioning at the high end.
• Tod's: Italian luxury group known for leather footwear, loafers, and leather goods. Comparable as a fellow Italian heritage brand focused on craftsmanship-led premium leather shoes and bags, with similar materials (suède, leather) and Italian DNA.

Emerging players

• STAUD: Contemporary lifestyle brand with strong bag, shoe, and resortwear assortment positioned at accessible premium price points. Competes with Manebì on women's bags, sandals, and summer apparel with a DTC-led model.
• Sézane: French contemporary fashion brand offering women's apparel, shoes, and accessories with a DTC-led model and premium positioning. Comparable target consumer and category breadth to Manebì on the women's side.
• Eugenia Kim: Better illustration of a comparable mid-size premium accessories brand: Hat-based luxury accessories brand with resort lifestyle positioning. Comparable as a small premium fashion/accessories house leveraging designer credentials in the same affluent summer/holiday consumer base.

Regional players

• Manebì-style Italian espadrille makers are also represented by Arezzo & Co. Brazil's largest footwear specialty retailer and brand operator (Arezzo, Schutz, Anacapri). Comparable footwear-led portfolio with espadrille-style summer products, though serving Latin American markets rather than Mediterranean Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Manebi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maneb%C3%AD
• Instagraminstagram.com/manebi
• TikToktiktok.com/@manebi
• Xx.com/manebigroup

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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