14 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
14 October 2026
AI in Fashion
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Footwear

Perlato

Portugal

Perlato is a Portuguese footwear brand founded in 1984 in Vilar do Paraíso, in the north of Portugal. It makes handcrafted shoes combining elegance, refinement and comfort.

Facts
Founded1984
LocationVilar do Paraíso, Portugal
ProductionHandmade
CategoryFootwear
Websiteperlato.com
Segment
Premium
Categories
Footwear
Sales channels
Wholesale

What is Perlato?

Perlato is a shoe company from northern Portugal, based in Vilar do Paraíso near Porto. Founded in 1984, it is part of the Portuguese footwear industry that has built an international reputation for quality manufacturing.

Products and positioning

Perlato's shoes are described as high-quality products expressing elegance, refinement and comfort. The brand combines traditional craftsmanship with a fashionable design language that has a daring spirit.

The company has presented itself under the motto your feet in our hands, underlining the attention it pays to fit and comfort in every pair.

  • Handmade production
  • Focus on the excellence of shoe manufacture
  • Design that balances tradition and innovation

Distribution

Perlato has been developing its presence in international markets, with target cities including Paris, Berlin, Milan and Shanghai.

Why it matters

Perlato is representative of the family-scale Portuguese shoemakers in the north of the country that have moved from manufacturing towards building their own brands for export, combining artisanal production with contemporary design.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Perlato from?

Perlato is a Portuguese footwear brand based in Vilar do Paraíso in the north of Portugal.

When was Perlato founded?

Perlato was founded in 1984.

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