Nora Lozza
Established · $200-$400 · Colombia
Sculptural leather bags and sandals handmade in Colombia, ruched texture and architectural form in a neutral palette.
Think: Colombian leather, architectural bags, color.
The buy: the ruched leather sandal
What to buy
the ruched leather sandal
Categories
Occasions
Why Nora Lozza is worth it
Nora Lozza turns soft Colombian leather into sculptural sandals and bags, ruched and gathered so each piece reads like a small object.
The signature is ruching: leather gathered over elastic so a flat sandal or a slouchy bag takes on volume and movement, often finished with a graphic, sculptural heel. Everything is handmade in Colombia from calf, patent, suede and nubuck, with natural leather linings and padded insoles. The palette stays mostly neutral, in black, white, beige and animal print, which lets the shapes do the talking.
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About Nora Lozza
Nora Lozza founded the label in Colombia in 1986, drawing on her Italian training to build a name for refined leather goods across Latin America.
In 2012 her daughter Catalina took over the creative direction and pushed it toward sculptural shapes inspired by architecture and interiors, with ruched leather becoming its calling card.
- Founded
- 1986
- Founded by
- Nora Lozza
- Based in
- Colombia
- Made in
- Colombia
- Made of
- Leather: calf, bovine, patent, suede and nubuck, with natural leather linings
- Shipping
- Ships worldwide by express courier, processed in 1 business day and delivered in 7 to 10 business days; the US shipping cost is shown at checkout, US orders pay sales tax at checkout in listed states, and the policy doesn't mention US import duties.
- Where to buy
- Nora Lozza's own site
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Shoes run US 5 to 10, and the fit advice depends on the style: the braided mini-heel sandals are true to size, while the ruched sandals suggest going up one size.
- Care
Calf leather scratches easily, so the brand suggests shoe cream and a waterproof spray; keep suede and nubuck dry and brush them in one direction.
- Shipping
Ships worldwide by express courier, usually in 7 to 10 business days. The US shipping cost appears at checkout, sales tax is added there for many states, and the policy doesn't mention US import duties.
- Returns
Full-price, unused pieces can come back within 30 days of purchase on a free US return label, less a 1% fee. Pieces bought at 30% off or more are final sale. Bags carry a six-month warranty, shoes two months.
What Nora Lozza is made of
- Natural
- 96%
- Plant-based
- 0%
- Synthetic
- 4%
Works most in: leather
Nora Lozza lists the material on about 47% of its pieces, so this is a partial read.
From the material listed on 45 pieces · Checked October 2026
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Nora Lozza, answered
- What is Nora Lozza?
- Nora Lozza is a Colombian brand of handmade leather shoes and bags, known for ruched sandals with sculptural heels and slouchy gathered bags.
- Is Nora Lozza a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for leather pieces with real design behind them: handmade in Colombia since 1986, with a ruching technique and sculptural heels that make simple shapes feel new.
- Who founded Nora Lozza?
- Nora Lozza founded it in 1986. Her daughter Catalina has led its design since 2012.
- Where is Nora Lozza from?
- Colombia, where every piece is handmade.
- Do Nora Lozza shoes run true to size?
- It depends on the style. Some sandals are true to size, while the ruched styles suggest going up one size; sizes run US 5 to 10.
- Does Nora Lozza ship to the US?
- Yes. It ships worldwide by express courier; the US shipping cost is shown at checkout, and the policy doesn't say whether US import duties apply.
- Where can I buy Nora Lozza?
- On the brand's own site.
- What is Nora Lozza made of?
- Nora Lozza lists the fabric on about 47% of its pieces. Across those, the fabric is about 96% natural fibers, 0% plant-based fibers like viscose and 4% synthetic. The most common fabrics are leather. We checked in October 2026.
- Which brands are like Nora Lozza?
- If you like Nora Lozza, look at Freda Salvador, Zou Xou, Anonymous Copenhagen and Poeve.