WORDS: AMY SESSIONS
The Future of Footwear
Elisa Bruno, General Manager of Level Shoes, expands on what it takes to drive the future of luxury and how embracing new tech platforms supports the business 64 emirateswoman.com
FAS H I O N
What do the first 30 mins of your day look like, your morning routine? Something healthy and inspiring. I feel like my morning routine sets the tone for the whole day – working with Level Shoes, which is always fast paced due to the many brands we work with on a daily basis, I know I need to be on top of my game! I like to start my mornings by giving myself a few moments of peace and reflection, which I don’t get to do much often during the day; a 15-minute meditation session, especially now with the Dubai winter weather, is just the peace I need before the craziness of the day begins and when I find myself having the most creative reflection. Once I’ve awoken myself mentally, I always try to squeeze in a little exercise, even if it is as simple as a jog around the block to get my body moving for the day. What is at the core of Level Shoes, the DNA of the brand? Product curation, innovation, authenticity and the people. Level Shoes strives to constantly innovate and stimu-
