Where and when was the brand founded?
INEZ was founded in New York City. Our first full collection launched in 2017.
What was the catalyst in starting the brand?
The idea for Inez came from my own frustration with beautiful but uncomfortable heels. After years working in luxury footwear in Italy and Spain—deeply immersed in real craftsmanship—I saw how rarely comfort was treated as a true design discipline. I knew there was room for a different kind of brand: one that married style with genuine wearability. Inez lives at the intersection of what I’ve lived, what I’ve learned, and what I wanted to change.
Was there a design/fashion muse you can tell us about?
At Inez, she has always been a woman who moves through her day with intention, curious, cultured, and confident, guided by taste over fashion. Real life is the muse.
What is the dream for the brand in the next 5 years?
To keep building a trusted, enduring brand that transforms the experience of wearing heels. I’m energized by the simple fact that we’re doing exactly what we set out to do.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU
Do you have a favorite collection or piece to date? I’m truly in love with the Spring '26 collection. It brings together artisanal techniques and hardware details I’ve been wanting to introduce for a long time, in a way that finally feels right.
What’s your favorite thing in your closet right now?
It’s freezing, so I have two or three favorite cashmere sweaters on rotation
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
When in doubt, sleep on it.
Is there one unforgettable defining time in your career that changed you?
Working side by side with craftsmen taught me how much precision and artistry exist in the smallest details. It changed how I work and what I value.
Who is your style icon?
Women whose style feels instinctive rather than styled—lived-in, confident, and slightly undone. Jane Birkin, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Melanie Ward.
If you could be from any other decade (or era), which would it be?
The 1970s
Who would play you in the movie of your life?
Idk…someone understated, perceptive, and a little wry? More about nuance than drama.
Best gift you’ve ever received?
Time. Whether it’s space to think, to travel, or to be with people I love, it’s always the most meaningful gift. Vintage jewelry comes in a close second.
What does the word “Classic” mean to you?
Something you return to because it always feels right
QUICKFIRE
Sign: Capricorn, pisces rising
Dark chocolate or milk chocolate: Milk
Coffee or Tea: Coffee
Favorite Classic Movie: Klute
Never without: Tinted lip oil
Color you couldn’t live without: Black
Your favorite accessory: Hats - always
Your favorite wardrobe piece: White button down shirt
Favorite city: New York
Last trip you were on: Spain for work, Portugal for fun
Last book you read: These days, my reading time has been redirected to learning Spanish
Favorite Restaurant: Don Angie, Ernesto’s, or anywhere with an exceptional oyster selection
Hotel you’re dreaming of: One that feels part of the landscape and connected to nature. Rustic, elegant, and deeply grounding
Design is: often knowing when to edit, not add
Fashion will always: Reflect how we want to move through the world
Art can: Make us see everything differently
If you were a color it would be: Warm brown
If you were a texture it would be: Soft leather, structured but supple
I’m a firm believer in: Getting a good night’s sleep I’m deeply grateful for: Ride-or-die friendships
The world needs more: Compassion and critical thinking
If you had to pick one Classic Six piece, what would it be? The Donna shirt is fantastic, though I also have my eye on the Gloria Convertible Sweater
Hannah is seen wearing The Donna at our Inez + Classic Six New York Fashion Week Event!
