Javier Fernández (Spain) and Agnese (Italy) are the co-founders of Gondolina Shoes, a brand that merges timeless Venetian footwear heritage with forward-thinking sustainable innovation. The couple met in 2018 between Madrid and Venice and launched Gondolina as both a creative project and a way to spend more time together.
Javier, a lawyer turned entrepreneur, leads the business and strategic direction of the brand. He has driven Gondolina’s international expansion, opened flagship boutiques in Venice, and spearheaded product development with a strong focus on comfort, ergonomic innovati