A closer look at custom sandal label Amanu

Madeline Vaiden is one of four artisans at Amanu, a custom leather sandal label started by celebrity stylist Anita Patrickson. There’s an Amanu pop-up store in West Hollywood through September.

Lasts, which has a shape similar to a human foot, are used by the artisans at new footwear label Amanu. A cobbler from Capri relocated to Los Angeles to teach the artisans how to make sandals by hand.

An artisan works on a pair of custom-made sandals from Amanu, a new footwear label started by celebrity stylist Anita Patrickson.

A look at the West Hollywood Amanu pop-up store, which is scheduled to be open through September. Custom sandals range in price from $160 to $275. You can choose from 12 styles (10 flats and two heels) with various colorways, fabrications and materials (leather, velvet, feathers and faux python).

A look at Amanu’s Style 07, lined, suede sandal in aubergine.

A look at Amanu’s Style 03, a metallic nappa sandal in fuchsia.

A look at Amanu’s Style 10, a peach velvet sandal with straps.

A closer look at Amanu’s Style 04, a lined leather sandal in yellow.

A closer look at Amanu’s Style 09, a leather sandal with faux python.

A look at Amanu’s Style 04, a sandal with Guinea fowl feathers.

Anita Patrickson says she was inspired to start Amanu, a custom-made, leather sandal business after a trip to Capri in Italy. Sandals from her label, which are available at West Hollywood pop-up, can be on your feet in about 30 minutes.