Taylor + Thomas is a female-founded sustainable, cruelty-free, luxury women’s shoe line that is designed, developed, and manufactured in downtown Los Angeles. Taylor + Thomas bridges conscious consumption with elevated taste, a luxury brand driven by a responsibility to the health of our planet and the people and animals who inhabit it, today and for generations to come. About us: When co-founders Jessica Taylor Mead and Elizabeth Thomas James met in a footwear design class, the connection was kismet. A common ground of global consciousness and personal styling – vintage Levis and well-loved boots – were catalysts for ushering in a new perspective on ethical luxury in their shoe brand, Taylor + Thomas. The female-founded line emerges in an industry as forward-thinking as it is old world – dominated by male makers and practices out of sync with shifting priorities of thoughtfulness, sustainability, and innovation. Launching with a curated capsule of signature styles that every woman should have in her wardrobe, the point of view is clear – stand for something better, and stop to appreciate the beauty in every detail. Sustainable materials – sourced from the USA and Italy – are interwoven with meticulous design details expertly crafted in Los Angeles. Each stitch and silhouette pays homage to generations of craftsmanship, while simultaneously pushing the construct of “modern luxury” itself.