Le Monde Béryl: Everything to Know About the London Shoe Label
Le Monde Béryl has quietly become one of the most searched footwear labels online, and the appeal is easy to understand once you know the story behind it. This is everything you need to know about the brand, its signature styles, and how to choose your first pair.
Who is Le Monde Béryl?
Le Monde Béryl was founded in 2016 by London-based duo Lily Atherton Hanbury and Katya Shyfrin. The label takes its design cues from traditional Venetian gondolier's slippers — soft, low-profile shoes built for comfort and quiet elegance rather than statement branding.
Every pair is handcrafted in Italy using time-honoured techniques, and the brand stays true to the upcycled roots of its original inspiration: leather offcuts and remnant fabrics are used wherever possible, with an emphasis on minimal waste. Each season brings jewel-toned velvet and suede, intricate embellishments, and small, considered details rather than logos.
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A selection of the label's signature ballet flats, mules and sandals, currently available at LYBSTORE.
The signature silhouettes
Le Monde Béryl is best known for three shapes:
- Ballet flats — the label's most recognisable category. Styles like the Regency come in raffia and woven leather, built low-profile and soft rather than structured.
- Mules — Venetian, Babouche and Luca styles bring the brand's gondolier-slipper heritage into a slightly dressier register, in leather, mesh and snake-effect finishes.
- Wedge and thong sandals — styles like the Langley trade the ballet-flat's low profile for a small heel, without losing the same handcrafted, understated character.
How to choose your first pair
If you're new to the brand, the ballet flats are the easiest entry point — closest to what Le Monde Béryl is known for, and the most versatile day-to-day. The mules suit anyone wanting something a little more directional without moving into statement-heel territory, and the wedge sandals are the pick for warmer months.
Prices at LYBSTORE range from around £290 to £660 depending on style and materials, with raffia and simpler leather flats at the lower end and more elaborate mules and sandals toward the top.
Where to buy Le Monde Béryl
Le Monde Béryl is stocked by a select number of retailers, and pieces — particularly in popular sizes — can sell out quickly given the brand's small-batch, handcrafted production. LYBSTORE aggregates availability across trusted partner retailers, so you can check current stock and click through to buy from a legitimate source. Browse the full Le Monde Béryl collection at LYBSTORE to see what's currently available.
FAQ
Who founded Le Monde Béryl?
Le Monde Béryl was founded in 2016 by London-based duo Lily Atherton Hanbury and Katya Shyfrin, inspired by traditional Venetian gondolier's slippers.
Where is Le Monde Béryl made?
The label's shoes are handcrafted in Italy using time-honoured techniques, with an emphasis on upcycled materials and minimal waste.
How much do Le Monde Béryl shoes cost?
Prices at LYBSTORE range from around £290 to £660, depending on the style and materials — ballet flats and Mary Janes sit at the lower end, while mules and sandals in more elaborate materials cost more.
