1789 Cala espadrilles

1789 Cala is a French lifestyle brand founded in 2010 by Damien Calamuso in Nice, on the French Riviera. The brand was created with the ambition to reinvent the traditional espadrille, a staple of Mediterranean fashion, by adding modern designs and higher quality materials. The brand is famous for its emblematic crest featuring the French tricolor flag, which emphasizes its heritage.

Most of the brand's authentic espadrille collections are manufactured in the Basque Country (Mauléon-Licharre), the historic cradle of espadrille production in France, ensuring craftsmanship and local sourcing. While the brand has expanded into wider ready-to-wear collections that may be produced elsewhere, the core footwear remains deeply rooted in French artisanal traditions. Today, the brand remains independently owned by its founder under the company 1789 Cala SAS, maintaining its specialized niche in Côte d'Azur inspired fashion.