About Le Orsine — Handcrafted Friulane from Milan
Founded by Milanese creative Orsola Amati in 2020, Le Orsine was born from the desire to bring the distinctive style of Milan to the world — through one of Italy's most iconic and overlooked shoes: the Friulane, also known internationally as Venetian slippers.
What started as an Instagram page celebrating Milanese style in 2019 quickly became something bigger. In November 2020, the e-commerce launched and sold 100 pairs in its first week, with orders from 5 countries across Europe. Today, Le Orsine has its own boutique in Milan and ships to customers across Europe and beyond.
What We Make
Le Orsine focuses on Friulane and Mary Jane shoes — also known as Venetian slippers — entirely handcrafted in Friuli, the north-eastern Italian region where this centuries-old shoe was born. Each pair is cut, sewn, and assembled by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations.
Our core materials are premium velvet, breathable organic cotton linings, and reinforced rubber soles — built for the real world, not just for indoors. Le Orsine Friulane are proper shoes, designed to be worn from the office to dinner, from a weekend getaway to a wedding.
Our collections also include a vegan line made with Corn Tex — a plant-based, biodegradable material derived from corn processing byproducts — as well as handmade beaded bags, vegan belts, and coordinated socks.
Italian Style
The design happens in Milan. The materials are sourced from Italian suppliers. Every pair of shoes is handcrafted by artisans in Friuli and in Marche. When it comes to Le Orsine shoes, you directly support Italian artisans and help keep a centuries-old craft alive.
Consciously Crafted
Since the very beginning, sustainability at Le Orsine has been a conscious choice — not a trend. We produce in small batches to avoid overproduction and waste. We use no petroleum-based plastics in our soles. Our vegan line uses Corn Tex, a biodegradable material with significantly lower carbon emissions than animal leather. Every pair is delivered in a reusable organic cotton dust bag — no unnecessary packaging.
We believe in thoughtful production over excess. By focusing on quality, functionality, and responsible materials, we create pieces that are made to last and meant to be worn for years.
A Young Team
Le Orsine is a young brand, founded by a young entrepreneur and run by a team of people all under 35. We represent a new generation of Italian brands that combine deep respect for traditional craftsmanship with a modern, digital-first approach. We believe in fair payment and respectful collaboration with everyone involved in our process.
Visit Us
Our boutique is located at Via Caravaggio 18, 20144 Milan, in the Solari neighbourhood. Shop online at leorsine.com — free shipping on orders over €130 in Italy, and free shipping across the EU and extra-EU.
Contact
Email: info@leorsine.com
Instagram: @le_orsine
Facebook: @leorsinemilano