The Craftsman

René Caovilla’s Creative Director, Edoardo Caovilla, shares his secrets to keeping the brand ever-evolving whilst staying true to its DNA

- DIYANA HAKMI

Talk us through your morning routine and how you set yourself up for a successful day. I usually get up at 6.30, and I always try to have breakfast with my children. I always start my day by drinking water with lemon or green tea and eating plenty of fruit. I leave at 7.30 in the morning and get to the office by 7.45. I am lucky that my office is close to my home, and it’s a beautiful journey. At my desk, the first thing I do is to go through the digital press reviews specific to my fields of interest and catch up on all top-line brand activities and launches. I leave the office around 7 pm, and then I usually work out. I train for triathlon competitions, so I either swim or run – I find exercising and movement each day is key! Practicing my favourite sports makes me start the week in the best way.

Tell us about the DNA of René Caovilla. The DNA of René Caovilla is summarized by Venice, our iconic city. Caovilla is an incomparable heritage of three generations. All our shoes are entirely handmade in Italy, focusing on the highest-quality craftsmanship from the same factory we’ve had since 1929. The brand has always played the subtle game of transforming iconic shapes into a new desirable classic. Caovilla is a brand of refined luxury that prioritizes care in intricate details and we keep growing and evolving to satisfy our global clients’ preferences.