Alterre Blog

Your wedding shoes should be just as thoughtful as the rest of your bridal look, comfortable, versatile, and beautiful enough to wear long after the big day. Alterre designs make that possible with timeless styles and interchangeable details that carry you from the aisle to everyday life.

Your wedding day is filled with love, excitement, and a few inevitable surprises, but the right preparation can make all the difference. This bride guide shares simple, thoughtful tips to help you stay calm, confident, and fully present from the first moment to “I do.”

A love letter to rom-com heroines, this blog imagines the Alterre shoes our favorite iconic women would wear, from meet-cutes and grand gestures to self-discovery and happily-ever-afters. Because when it comes to love, style, and storytelling, the right pair of shoes is always part of the magic.

This date-night lookbook is a celebration of romantic style that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, shoes designed to carry you from candlelit dinners to unexpected adventures. Because the best nights are about feeling confident, comfortable, and completely yourself, every step of the way. 

Meet Elizabeth Rees, the creative force behind Chasing Paper and a third-generation printer redefining modern wallpaper through bold pattern and storytelling. From peel-and-stick pioneer to industry leader and author of Wall Flowers: A Love Letter to Wallpaper, she’s transforming how we experience our spaces. This month’s Movers & Shakers spotlight dives into her world.

Travel season is calling, and we’re answering with intention. Discover a curated list of Butterfly Mark certified sustainable resorts around the world, paired with the Alterre styles we’d pack, designed to make your next escape effortless, considered, and responsibly done.

This guide walks you through a thoughtful closet refresh, helping you let go of what no longer serves you, redefining your style for 2026, and building a wardrobe that actually fits your life. It’s about curating with intention, investing in quality, and creating a closet you’re excited to open every day.

From beach ceremonies to city skylines and garden soirées, this guide breaks down the perfect Alterre shoes for every wedding setting and style. Thoughtfully curated for comfort, re-wearability, and effortless chic, these are the pairs you’ll reach for long after the last dance.

2026 is here, and with it comes a new season of style, one that feels more intentional, expressive, and artful than ever. From techno to sculptural silhouettes, this year’s predicted fashion trends are strikingly specific, pushing creativity while honoring individuality. We’ve curated a guide to the standout looks of 2026, pairing each with Alterre pieces that embody the moment effortlessly.

This year, we launched our Movers and Shakers series to spotlight brilliant creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, and changemakers whose work inspires us and everyone around them! Below are some of our favorite takeaways from these powerhouses, shared as inspiration as we step confidently into 2026.

Confidence is built in the everyday, not the end goal. Small, intentional habits, from your morning routine to what you wear, compound into lasting self-trust. Step into 2026 confident, grounded, and fully aligned with yourself by exploring our curated list of Do's and Don'ts for the new year.

This holiday season is all about sparkle, velvet, and showing up as your most festive, confident self, and Alterre has the pieces to make every moment feel special.  Below, explore a curated selection of our favorite looks, complete with inspiration for every occasion on your holiday calendar.

The holiday hosting season is officially here and with it comes the joyful chaos we all know too well. Whether you’re planning a full-on festive soirée or simply happen to be the home where the entire family gathers, this time of year is undeniably magical… and undeniably busy. We’ve been there! That’s exactly why we put together our Holiday Host Cheat-Sheet.

Alterre was built on the strength of women. Generations of resilient, creative, and determined women inspired us, and our founders built this brand on those same values of empowerment and possibility. That commitment is the reason Alterre donates 5% of all profits to Restore NYC, an organization whose work embodies dignity, healing, and freedom for survivors of trafficking.

Whether you promised to bring all the pies to your in-laws’ Thanksgiving and suddenly have zero space left for your suitcase, or you’re jetting off on a holiday getaway and can’t seem to squeeze in all the shoes for your vacation looks, we get it. A fashionista’s worst nightmare? Trying...

As we enter the Thanksgiving season, a time for gratitude, reflection, and honoring those who came before us, we want to spotlight a group of extraordinary creatives reshaping today’s fashion landscape. These designers and artists are redefining the industry by uplifting, honoring, and celebrating Native American heritage through their craft....

This holiday season, celebrate your hosts with gifts that feel as heartfelt as the gatherings themselves. Learn simple DIY steps to create thoughtful, handmade treasures like infused olive oils, stamped linens, and natural candles that turn a small gesture of thanks into something truly memorable.

This month, we are excited to introduce Harmony Richards, co-founder of Alterre and visionary fiber artist. Harmony’s work explores the intersection of fashion, agriculture, and her Japanese-Filipino heritage. Drawing from her experiences as a founder and storyteller, Harmony brings creativity, sustainability, and cultural insight to everything she creates.

Every fall, we get so caught up in pumpkin picking, carving, and getting the kids’ costumes ready that our own Halloween look often ends up at the very bottom of the list. As the fabulous fashionistas we are, it feels almost like defeat to throw on a witches’ hat or...

Alterre’s interchangeable straps celebrate history’s boldest women, each design inspired by a trailblazer who redefined style, strength, and femininity. A tribute to the women who lead with purpose, passion, and timeless grace.