90% matchSophia Webster
Same London whimsy: novelty motifs on party heels
What changes: Brighter, more literal fantasy embellishment vs 1940s retro
Brand profile
Charlotte Olympia
London label founded in 2008 by Charlotte Dellal, known for 1940s-inspired platform pumps, cat-face Kitty flats and playful luxury accessories.
LondonOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Quiet luxuryStyle
$$$$$Price
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What to know about Charlotte Olympia
1940s Hollywood, literally referenced
Collections draw on 1940s Hollywood glamour: Dolly platform pumps on island soles, spiderweb heels and perspex clutches rather than plain court shoes.
The Kitty flat is the signature
The cat-face embroidered Kitty flat is the house's most recognisable style, and the reason many shoppers know the label at all.
Smaller operation since 2020
After a 2018 US Chapter 11 filing and the end of founder Dellal's stake partnership with Onward Luxury Group in 2020, the label sells seasonal heels, flats and bags direct.
How Charlotte Olympia fits
Overall fit
runs small
Charlotte Olympia footwear is generally reported to run narrow and slightly small, with pointed styles feeling especially snug through the toe box.
Tip: Consider sizing up a half size, particularly in pointed styles.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dress shoes | runs small | narrow last with a tight, pointed toe box | Size up a half size, especially for the pointed Dolly and Kitty styles; expect a snug initial fit that eases slightly with wear. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Charlotte Olympia fit questions
Does Charlotte Olympia run big or small?
Charlotte Olympia runs small. Consider sizing up a half size, particularly in pointed styles. Charlotte Olympia footwear is generally reported to run narrow and slightly small, with pointed styles feeling especially snug through the toe box.
How does Charlotte Olympia fit?
Charlotte Olympia footwear is generally reported to run narrow and slightly small, with pointed styles feeling especially snug through the toe box. Overall shape: narrow to regular width with a slim last.
How do Charlotte Olympia dress shoes fit?
Charlotte Olympia dress shoes runs small. Size up a half size, especially for the pointed Dolly and Kitty styles; expect a snug initial fit that eases slightly with wear. Shape: narrow last with a tight, pointed toe box.
Brand facts
Charlotte Olympia is a London footwear and accessories house founded in 2008 by Charlotte Olympia Dellal, who trained at Giambattista Valli and won British Fashion Award accessories designer of the year in 2011 and 2015. Collections mine 1940s Hollywood glamour: Dolly platform pumps on island soles, Kitty flats with embroidered cat faces, spiderweb-heeled styles and perspex clutches. The US arm filed for Chapter 11 in 2018, and Dellal ended her controlling-stake partnership with Italy's Onward Luxury Group after spring 2020. The label still ships seasonal heels, flats and bags direct-to-consumer.
- Founded
- 2008
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Made in
- Italy
- Price
- $$$$$
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Quiet luxury, Avant-garde, Y2K