29 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
29 October 2026
AI IN FASHION
DAILY
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Footwear

Arezzo&Co

Brazil

Arezzo&Co is a Brazilian footwear and accessories group whose portfolio includes Arezzo, Schutz, Alexandre Birman and Paris Texas. Led by Alexandre Birman, it designs and sells women's shoes and handbags in Brazil and internationally.

Facts
CountryBrazil
CEOAlexandre Birman
BrandsArezzo, Schutz, Alexandre Birman, Paris Texas
US launch2023, Macy's and Belk
Websitearezzoco.com.br
Segment
Premium
Categories
FootwearBagsAccessories
Sales channels
Own storesFranchiseWholesaleE-commerce

What is Arezzo&Co?

Arezzo&Co is a Brazilian fashion group focused on women's footwear, handbags and accessories. Its flagship label, Arezzo, has a history spanning five decades, and the group has grown into a multi-brand company whose overall business has passed the one billion mark.

Portfolio

Besides Arezzo, the group's brands include Schutz, Alexandre Birman and the footwear label Paris Texas, which it acquired more recently. Most of these brands are focused primarily on the Brazilian market. Alexandre Birman serves as chief executive of the group.

  • Arezzo: the flagship women's footwear brand
  • Schutz: fashion-led footwear
  • Alexandre Birman: designer shoes
  • Paris Texas: acquired footwear label

Distribution

In September 2023 Arezzo entered United States retail, launching in around 100 Macy's and 100 Belk locations in store and online, with all-leather styles priced at around 100 US dollars. The group planned further resort and spring collections for the American market following that debut.

Why it matters

Arezzo&Co is one of the most prominent examples of a Latin American footwear business building a portfolio of brands and pursuing growth abroad, using department store partnerships to introduce a Brazilian label to North American shoppers.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Arezzo&Co from?

Arezzo&Co is a Brazilian footwear and accessories group.

Which brands belong to Arezzo&Co?

Its portfolio includes Arezzo, Schutz, Alexandre Birman and Paris Texas.

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