ABOUT

The Dida Ritchie brand, founded by Dida in 2018, following a summer working on the stunning island of Mallorca. Inspired by the effortless elegance of Spanish style, Dida came home with a vision: to reimagine the classic espadrille. She wanted to create a contemporary, versatile range of shoes that could elevate any outfit—whether you’re running errands or attending a summer soirée.

The dream was off to a flying start… until March 2020, when life threw us all a curveball. Just as Dida’s big shipment of espadrilles landed, lockdowns hit, and let’s face it—fancy footwear wasn’t exactly high on people’s wish lists. Determined to keep moving forward, Dida pivoted. She sketched her first bag designs, rolled up her sleeves, taught herself to sew, and the first Dida Ritchie bags were born - all hand sewn, by Dida, from home.

As if the challenges of a pandemic weren’t enough, the factory producing our first, and much loved, espadrilles went into liquidation. What followed was a two-year journey to find a new factory—no easy feat when travel restrictions made visiting Spain nearly impossible. But persistence paid off, and Dida finally found two brilliant factories: one for the shoes and another for the bags, which she only recently stopped making herself.

Every Dida Ritchie piece is made with care, using specially selected suede and leather. Our products bridge the gap between high-street and prestige designer labels, offering timeless style and exceptional quality without breaking the bank.