About this episode
Marina Larroudé is the co-founder and CCO of Larroudé, a shoewear company that boasts cheerful designs paired with luxurious construction. Her shoes are made at a family friend’s factory in Brazil, where Marina is originally from. Since launching two years ago, the brand has sold shoes around the world, online, and in department stores such as Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom. It has also collaborated with brands such as Oscar de la Renta and Barbie. Prior to starting Larroudé, Marina worked at Vogue Brasil , and after years as a market director across the Condé Nast family, she eventually became the vice president of fashion direction at Barneys New York. In this episode, Marina tells us stories of how she navigated the professional world of fashion, the lucky breaks she got, and how she actually created so much of her luck by putting in the work.