stéphane albért andréév

In 2024, Stéphane began working on a shoewear project, called zéné lyondéva, inspired by Bulgarian heritage, artisanal craftsmanship, and aesthetics. Stéphane is responsible for the creative direction of the project and the product development, from sourcing to production.

zéné lyondeva explores the condition of Bulgarian artisanship and, consequently, its part of the European heritage, while trying to import artisanal skills into Bulgaria and cultivate young craftsmen. This initiative is done to sustain the longstanding and rich tradition of Bulgaria's craftsmen and create new opportunities for them to adapt to today's market. 

zéné lyondéva

tsarvouli

prototype

By creating a custom last in Rhino 3D, modeled after the traditional tsarvouli, Stéphane developed a distinctive shape for a contemporary shoe, blending historical inspiration with a modern reinterpretation of the silhouette. 

Working with a young Bulgarian artisan and sourcing materials from Bulgarian suppliers and manufacturers, the project is on track to launch its first collection in March 2026.

team behind the dream

zéné lyondéva’s team seeks to craft a product of true luxury quality, yet one that resonates within the reality of the street — the environment that will ultimately define its success or failure.

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