The DÔEN Scrapbook
Under The Tropézienne Sun
The idyllic coastal town of Saint-Tropez—once a quaint fishing village—has blossomed into a sun-kissed coastal playground fragranced by the mingling scents of freshly baked croissants and the briny tang of the sea. In a three-story workshop nestled on Route des Plages the family-run footwear brand endures after being launched in 1933 by Armenian refugees Jacques and Elise Keklikian. The tradition of designing leather sandals for visitors, locals, and movie stars is one that’s upheld today, embodying the sun-drenched spirit of Saint-Tropez with every step.
This special collaboration collection reflects a capsule summer shoe wardrobe: a thong sandal, a T-strap sandal, a fisherman, and a lace-up. At once timeless and nostalgic, these sandals—like everything we do—are meant to be loved and lived in for years to come.
Seaside Sounds
A French soundtrack for sandy, languid days spent seaside. Listen now.
First Beach Day
A curated assortment of our must-haves and little indulgences to prep for a day spent by the sea.
Lesse Sunscreen
Beautifully packaged and leaving no white cast, this all-natural mineral sunscreen is light to the touch and stands up to even the strongest midday rays.
Tanning Water by Saltyface
Achieve a natural, kissed-by-the-sun glow without putting your skin in harm’s way.
Custom Monogrammed L.L. Bean Boat and Tote
A timeless staple—big enough to use for a long weekend away, or to pack a picnic for the beach.
Olive & June Quick Dry Nail Polish
We love a classic cherry red polish like Lollipop or a barely-there pink such as Pointe to prepare our feet for sandal season.
Beatrice Valenzuela Rice Pearl Anklet
A whisper-thin strand of freshwater pearls is a perfect complement to our breezy printed dresses, and of course, strappy sandals. Each pearl is hand-chosen, so no two anklets are alike.
“It’s a family-run, heritage brand that creates true heirlooms.”
— Margaret & Katherine Kleveland
By Hand
“It’s a family-run, heritage brand that creates true heirlooms,” explains our co-founders Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, who visited the team in Saint-Tropez to work alongside them on early designs of our collaboration styles. With Katherine’s daughter Prairie in tow, they learned more about the sandal-making process, where no less than 28 artisan hands touch each pair of K. Jacques as they make their way through the Saint-Tropez workshop.
The leather is sourced from France, Spain, or Italy. This exacting, multi-step process involves hot stamping the logo onto the footbed, cutting the upper pieces and linings, stitching, attaching rivets, assembly, and waxing and polishing each sandal before it makes its way to you.
Image Credits
{"Pansies for Thoughts, culled from the garden of literature [With coloured illustrations.]" by the British Library, pg. 29 (n.d.) // "Report of the State Entomologist of Connecticut for the year,” pg. 115 (1901) // “Fishing Boats, Key West” by Winslow Homer (1903) // “Harbor, Brest” by Eugène Boudin (c. 1840-98) // “Newquay, Towan Head, Cornwall, England” (c. 1890-1900) // “Roses” by George Cochran Lambdin (1878) // “Sark, Les Autelets, Channel Islands” from the Detroit Publishing Co. (c. 1890-1900) // “Castle Rock, Apostle Islands, Lake Superior” by E.C. Crop Co. (n.d.) // “Coast watch” (1979)}
