THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
Many have asked us "What does Oleah mean?".
Olea is the botanical name of the olive, a fruit that endures immense pressure to yield the precious olive oil, once one of the most sought-after commodities in ancient times. We find a beautiful parallel between the olive’s journey and that of the modern woman.
Today’s woman is a true superwoman—whether she’s a wife, mother, mentor, executive, or all of the above. She masterfully balances these roles and the pressures that come with them, emerging each time with strength and grace. Her ability to cultivate beauty and value in her own life and in the lives of others is what inspires us. At Oleah, we strive to push beyond our own limits, creating beauty and value not just for ourselves but for everyone we touch
"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and laughs without fear of the future."
Proverbs 31:25
So we set out to create a brand that empowers the modern women with instant confidence and style upgrade. Oleah shoes are not only stylish but a delight to walk in, to accompany the modern woman through her day.
Clara Han
Founder and Designer
A lifelong lover of high heels, Clara would always don her highest pair for important presentations and meetings. Standing tall always gave her a confidence boost and feeling ready to take on whatever the world throws at her.
Being up and about on her feet all day, meant a comfortable pair of heels was of utmost importance. Yet finding a pair of stylish heels that were also comfortable seemed impossible. Frustrated, Clara took matters into her own hands, quit her job, studied shoe design with Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre (TaF.tc) and Oleah Handcrafted was born.
Clara is passionate about the Oleah experience and personally looks into all details from design, to material selection, to production, to packaging, to customer experience and more; ensuring only the best quality reaches our customers.