The Founder
Bella | Ha was totally unknown when Nordstrom selected us as a luxury shoe brand to showcase in their stores. And people were saying we don’t know who this brand is and wondering why Nordstrom had selected us. But Bella | Ha had begun to build a reputation of timeless elegance, quality craftsmanship, incredible comfort and luxuriously thin sandals and this was a chance to introduce ourselves to the world.
So I’m particularly honored that you’ve found the Bella | Ha brand because let’s be honest our place in the luxury shoe world is pretty unlikely. Bella | Ha is a small brand that was dreamt up by a middle-aged woman from the Midwest.
But like all women I was looking for a sandal that was designed with a classic, enduring style that transcends trends. A sandal that was handcrafted in Italy, using the finest leather, ensuring durability and luxury. A sandal with a unique rubber sole that provides unparalleled comfort without sacrificing style, making them ideal for all-day wear. A sandal that would seamlessly transition from day to night, offering versatility.
I quickly realized that women are all connected desiring the same aspects of a shoe. A desire that transcends culture, race and age. And on a small rooftop bar in Florence overlooking the Arno River the Bella | Ha brand was born when drafts of the Bella | Ha sandals were first sketched on a cocktail napkin.
The Company
Bella | Ha is about people, planet and product— and the intersection of the three.
Made in Italy but inspired by a global vision, the mission-driven brand is steeped in culture and travel, and rooted in global harmony. We believe in one basic tenet: That we are all individual and unique, yet inseparably linked. For color inspiration on our luxury sandals, Bella | Ha looks both inward and outward— from the subtlest nuances in skin tone to the wondrous diversity in Nature’s palette.
Bella | Ha is a brand of harmony and philanthropy, and we strive to give back to those who gave us so much. Just like our minimalist sandals are powerful in their simplicity, so is our mission. We believe in positive change and the greater good. Every collection we create gives back to Solar Suitcase and We Care Solar, a global cause that literally lights the way for impoverished people around the world.
Bella | Ha was inspired by people who’ve touched our lives along our life’s journey, and we honor them with our creations and values. We invite you to join the Bella | Ha family, not just to walk in our shoes, but to walk in someone else’s.
The Shoe
The Media
“Flip Flop Brand to Watch: Bella Ha. The line consists of a single flip-flop silhouette in a range of colors inspired by Khánh Hòa province in southern Vietnam, which is identified by a metal tag with map coordinates.”
“A New Brand of Flip-Flops Comes With a Charitable Bent. Brightly colored, made sustainable of salmon skin, and with a charitable element, Bella Ha’s chic sandals are a no-brainer for those opting in on the style this summer. Whether you plan on wearing yours to channel the desert stompers from Louis Vuitton's Resort collection or are thinking to go a seaside route á la Dior, there's a clear pair of thongs worth trying out.”
“This New Shoe Line Helps to Save Babies. Charitable shopping is a popular concept with consumers for obvious reasons: Buy a product, help the world. Companies like Warby Parker, Toms and Feed Projects have struck a chord. And now there’s a new brand on the block: Bella | Ha.”
“Flip Flops That Give Back. The amazing story of twins who were reunited after being separated at birth and the company that was created in their honor.”
–Parents
“Bella | Ha sandals aren't just a fashion statement; they're also funding lifesaving solar suitcases around the world. Solar Suitcases are simple in concept but their impact is staggering. Powered by solar panels attached to health clinics' roofs, these suitcases, when opened, contain a high-powered light that can shine for up to 20 hours. Having a reliable source of light allows medical professionals the ability to perform complicated procedures, even during the night.”
“Good Morning Sunshine. Not your typical sandal, these salmonskinned thongs come in a variety of exclusively dyed colors.”
“In a remote part of the Khanh Hoa province in southern Vietnam, near Nha Trang, a birth clinic is seeing a new light: a Solar Suitcase from Bella | Ha.”
“In a remote part of the Dien Bien province in northwest Vietnam a birth clinic is seeing a new light: a Solar Suitcase from Bella | Ha.”