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Innovative Brand

Celebrating 20 years, Hot Chocolate Design emerged as a response to the market’s desire for unique shoes and accessories that stood out from mass-produced options.
Words by Kaya Baez | August 28, 2024 | People

Originally founded in Caracas by Carolina Aguerrevere and Pablo Martínez, Fernando Aguerrevere joined the company in 2012 to introduce the brand to international markets. The team gradually gained recognition for its innovative designs and limited collections, which have developed a cult following for collectors over the years. Today, they can be found in the U.S., UK, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. With a strong emphasis on individuality and artistry at its core, the brand blends design with art, and form with function, launching more than 70 prints per year. “We’re on a mission to help you stand out, so you can be truly, unapologetically you,” they say; HotChocolateDesign.com.