85% matchAMINA MUADDI
Sculptural It-girl heels with the same 90s-cool DNA
What changes: Higher price, Italian-made, stiletto-led rather than block heel
Brand profile
BY FAR
Bulgarian accessories label known for 1990s-inspired leather shoulder bags and block-heeled footwear, designed and produced in Sofia.
SofiaOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$$Price
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What to know about BY FAR
1990s shapes, rebuilt for now
The line leans on 90s references: compact baguette and shoulder bags like the Rachel and Amber, croc-embossed and semi-patent leathers, mid-heel slingbacks and mules.
Footwear came first
Started as boots and heels — knee-high boots and mules remain the core — with bags and, later, ready-to-wear added on top.
Made in Bulgaria, sold at luxury prices
Founded in Sofia in 2016 by twin sisters and a designer friend, with production kept in Bulgaria and distribution direct online plus multibrand luxury retailers.
How BY FAR fits
Overall fit
slightly small
BY FAR footwear is often described as running slightly narrow and snug, with some styles feeling tight across the toe box until broken in.
Tip: Consider sizing up half a size, especially with narrower feet or if between sizes.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | slightly small | narrow through the foot with a slim shaft | Size up half a size if you have wider feet or plan to wear socks; knee-high shafts fit slim calves best. |
| Sandals & slides | slightly small | narrow with a sleek strap fit | Go up half a size if between sizes or wider-footed, as straps can feel snug. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
If you like BY FAR
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What changes: Established American house, less trend-led, no bags focus
BY FAR fit questions
Does BY FAR run big or small?
BY FAR fits slightly small. Consider sizing up half a size, especially with narrower feet or if between sizes. BY FAR footwear is often described as running slightly narrow and snug, with some styles feeling tight across the toe box until broken in.
How does BY FAR fit?
BY FAR footwear is often described as running slightly narrow and snug, with some styles feeling tight across the toe box until broken in. Overall shape: narrow, sleek footwear silhouettes with a refined toe box.
How do BY FAR boots fit?
BY FAR boots fits slightly small. Size up half a size if you have wider feet or plan to wear socks; knee-high shafts fit slim calves best. Shape: narrow through the foot with a slim shaft.
How do BY FAR sandals & slides fit?
BY FAR sandals & slides fits slightly small. Go up half a size if between sizes or wider-footed, as straps can feel snug. Shape: narrow with a sleek strap fit.
Brand facts
BY FAR is a Sofia-based accessories label founded in 2016 by twin sisters Sabina Gyosheva and Valentina Ignatova with their friend Denitsa Bumbarova, who serves as chief designer. The brand builds on 1990s references: compact baguette and shoulder bags such as the Rachel and Amber, croc-embossed and semi-patent leathers, plus mid-heel slingbacks, mules and knee-high boots. Production is handled in Bulgaria, and the range has widened from footwear and bags into ready-to-wear. It sells direct online and through multibrand luxury retailers.
- Founded
- 2016
- Origin
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Made in
- Bulgaria
- Price
- $$$$
- Typical prices
- Footwear $387–$511 · Bags $453–$578 · Jewelry $405–$454
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Y2K, Quiet luxury