Brazilian supermodel launches eco shoe line

28/04/2009

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has launched a new line of eco-friendly shoes The Ipanema Gisele Bundchen range was presented for the first time at the Eurostars Madrid Tower Hotel in Madrid on April 22.

The model worked with Brazilian shoe manufacturer Grendene to produce the line. Named after natural items, the Botany, Fern and Bean designs are glamorous evening shoes, while the line’s Leaf and Life designs are designed to be worn during the day.

A proportion of the profits from the new collection will be donated to the Forests of the Future project, which is working to protect and reforest the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.