Dolce Vita

Dolce Vita is a footwear brand founded in 2001 on Manhattan's Lower East Side by shoemakers Nick Lucio and Van Lamprou, and owned by Steven Madden, Ltd. since its 2014 acquisition. Collections center on trend-driven boots, including western and knee-high styles, platform and strappy sandals, chunky loafers, sneakers and slides, mostly in leather and suede with sculpted heels and metal hardware. The label also produces apparel and a lower-priced DV by Dolce Vita diffusion line, selling direct-to-consumer and through department stores and wholesale retailers.