THE INGILIZ FAMILY
Founded in 2019, INGILIZ is a culmination of a family tradition in shoe making that began in 1976. Guided by Gursel Ingilizov's deep-rooted expertise in the art of footwear production and the visionary leadership of his son, Remzi Ingilizov, the brand stands as a beacon of modern femininity, sustainable business practices and ethical in-house manufacturing, all available at a democratic price point.
Our shoes are a canvas for the modern woman, blending soft femininity with an eclectic twist to unlock new dimensions of her personality. Handcrafted in our eco-conscious, family-owned factory, each INGILIZ shoe is designed to stand out.
INGILIZ is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the fashion industry, championing sustainability, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. As we look to the future, our vision remains clear: to continue crafting footwear that marries tradition with innovation, empowering women to express their unique style and personality.
OUR STORY
The story begins in 1976 with young Fatima , who joined a former socialist shoe factory and discovered the magic of shoe manufacturing. The art and craft consumed Fatima, who later passed on her passion for fashion to her son. Gyursel earned a degree in Fashion Shoe Design, and in 1983 joined the design team of the factory where his mother worked.
In 1996, driven by his detail-oriented attention to the product and ambition to achieve the best result possible, Gyursel created a small shoe manufacturing company bearing the family name. Many family members joined INGILIZ, each one taking on a special role in the craft and business-running, all united by an overwhelming sense of dedication to creating the perfect shoe. Working together they lost track of time, with days turning into months and months into years as work and family became one. INGILIZ grew as Gyursel’s third child.
Meanwhile, his first-born son Remsi, who grew up in a family world defined by fashion and craftsmanship, was naturally on boarded by INGILIZ. He had been living and breathing the art of shoe-making throughout his childhood and after obtaining his Marketing degree in 2010, Remsi joined the family company, with a mission to position the INGILIZ label amongst the world leaders in contemporary hand-crafted shoes designed and manufactured with sustainable business practices.
First step
The beginning of our family storytail
Fatima started working as a seamstress in the state-owned shoe factory, where she joined the footwear uppers department.
New beginning
Our family-owned workshop was born
Gyursel founded a small shoe manufacturing company under the family name INGILIZ.
To see the future
Expansion of the family workshop
In strive for perfection, the INGILIZ family made a strategic decision - to expand the shoe manufacturing operations at with shoe lasts production.
The birth of our brand
INGILIZ (the brand)
INGILIZ (the brand) was born out of the vision to cut through the value chain and bring uncompromised luxury design from the family-owned factory straight to the customer utilizing a "no middleman", transparent and agile model that translates into a fair price and a commitment to preserving our environment.
Mission accomplished
INGILIZ controls all processes
The company implemented a semi-closed production cycle to have maximum control over the supply chain and closely monitor each process involved in shoe manufacturing as much of the raw materials and sub products are produced in the factory itself.
Part of sustainable fashion
Green economy mindset
INGILIZ invested in its energy independence. The production facilities of the company became entirely fueled by its green energy sources.
OUR SYMBOL
The INGILIZ logo reflects our way of doing business and what we value most. The round layout of the logo symbolizes our planet Earth - our home. The abstract symbol of eternity stands for the timelessness of INGILIZ's creations and turning the sandglass aside reminds us that balance is very fragile – action is needed to restore the balance and protect our beloved Planet Earth. The first and last letters of our name, INGILIZ, are in the middle of our logo, which shows that all family members, from the first to the last one, stand behind our values.
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