Alterre Blog

Each month at Alterre, we spotlight a woman whose creativity, confidence, and community impact push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our Mover and Shaker series is a celebration of women leading with style and purpose. This June, we’re thrilled to feature Belle Bakst. Fashion stylist, content creator, and the vibrant voice behind @littlefashionstylist.

Contributor: Harmony Richards Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history—the announcement of the end of slavery in Texas in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. This day symbolizes freedom and the ongoing fight for equality. Similarly, the modern footwear industry...

contributor: Harmony Richards The Fourth of July is a time to come together and celebrate the spirit of independence, but it's also an opportunity to reflect on our impact on the environment. As women in the prime of our lives, we have the power to lead by example and embrace sustainable...

Contributor: Harmony Richards (Pilobello) We're slowly reviving The Founder Club, where I will be interview fellow founders and share it with the Alterre community. The hope is to celebrate each others achievements and amplify small businesses doing great things.  Our first feature of 2023 is on the amazing Shannon O'Hara! I had...

contributor: Harmony Pilobello Read time: 2.5 minutes   This fourth of July, we will be reflecting deeply on how we can contribute to lasting change and urge our representatives to take immediate action. The recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and SCOTUS narrowing the United States Environmental Protective Agency's Clean...

Contributor: Katelyn Chef   Do you feel a little cringy when you take a plastic bag at the grocer? Yeah, you probably should as 350 million tons of plastic is produced each year. The second part of this bad news is that 2.3% of that signal use plastic ends up...

Contributor: Katelyn Chef  February, it’s a short month, and for many, it’s also one of the coldest months out of the 12. However, we all need things to boost our spirits as well as invigorate our creativity. As luck would have it, we composed a list of six things to...

Contributor: Katelyn Chef When it comes to ringing in a New Year, many look to declutter their closets, pantries, and under-the-sink dwellings. While the home organization is always a productive method to ridding your life of chaos, the clutter that’s accumulating inside your mind might be bogging you down just...

CONTRIBUTOR: KATELYN CHEF ‘Tis the month of December where all things appear merry, bright, and full of wonder. Imagine you just stepped back home, sliding off your custom Alterre Ballet Flats, after an evening of watching The Nutcracker Ballet. Everything from the tips of your toes to the end of...

Contributed by: Katelyn Chef Ho-hum, the holidays are here and many are feeling the urge (or inspiration) to deck their halls or teeny-tiny apartment walls. If you’re like us, we like to add our personalized taste to everything. Exactly why we now are offering the option to design your own shoe...

CONTRIBUTOR: BONNY BUNSON This time of year is always special. It’s a season for family and friends to gather, share in old or new traditions, and celebrate.  Whether one is religious or not, we can all agree that the holiday season brings so much joy, and that joy is meant...

contributed by Katelyn Chef If you’re like us, you re-use and recycle. Whether you’re still re-using that plastic tub from the deli down the street or (still) feeling guilty for forgetting your canvas grocery tote from the other day’s grocery run, we are all trying to live a little more...

BY KATELYN CHEF Ding, Dong. Ding. Flashback, you’re age eleven, dressed to impress as for your favorite kick-butt Power Ranger. The anticipation for Halloween has swallowed you like a snake devouring a juicy rat. The night dedicated to securing the best candy up the street and around the block is finally...

contributed by Harmony Pilobello Columbus Day has always felt off for us.  I remember being a young child and wondering how one man could be credited for discovering an entire continent people already lived on.  I remember wondering why his crew and financial backer weren't highlighted more in our history...

contributed by Bonny Bunson   This blog post is all about tips for transitioning from remote work or telework to being back at the office. We can all agree that 2020 through 2021 was incredibly challenging in so many ways related to COVID-19. As a practicing corporate attorney who always...

BY KAITLYN CHEF Dorothy had her ruby slippers, Elvis had his blue suede shoes, Kanye has his Yeezy. When it comes to shoes, what’s your signature shoe look? This fall (and we’re predicting into the future) white boots and booties are becoming a major fashion staple. When it comes to clothing...

Whether you spend 92 days (that’s how many days are in summer) dipping your big toe into your neighbor’s pool or slurping rainbow slushies from the gas station down the road, summer is always fleeting. Why is summer always in a hurry? Who really knows. Summer is effervescent while at the same time, summer is mysterious...

Katelyn Chef Come the months of May well into September, wedding bells ring out loud. This time last year, sadly, many wedding bells (and weddings) were silenced due to the pandemic. With vaccinations ramping up, the warmer part of 2021 is going to be the return of the wedding.   ...

Ellery Lee of @Elleisalwayshere contributor     As we move towards warmer weather here in NYC, I have been looking for new sandals to wear! Alterre has been my favorite for Spring/ Summer sandals. Not only are they comfortable and super trendy, but their shoes are interchangeable!      ...

Meet Alterre, founded by Shilpa Iyengar and Harmony Pilobello. Iyengar and Pilobello are creating sustainable footwear collections sourced and manufactured ethically while empowering consumers to participate in designing their own footwear and ...