Carrie Forbes

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Los Angeles

Style keywords

Handcrafted

Raffia

Moroccan

Luxury

Artisanal

About the brand

Carrie Forbes is a luxury accessories brand originally launched in 1989 as an assortment of crocheted bags. The LA-based designer moved to Europe to refine her craft in Florence, Italy, and spent significant time in Turkey and Morocco, where she discovered traditional weaving techniques that would define her brand's aesthetic. After relaunching in 2014, Carrie Forbes became renowned for its collection of handcrafted raffia shoes, including sandals, flats, and mules. The brand's products are meticulously crafted in Morocco by skilled artisans using time-honored Moroccan weaving techniques designed to last a lifetime. Carrie Forbes has established itself as an innovative force in the luxury handbag and shoe industry, gaining recognition from prestigious retailers like Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, and Neiman Marcus, while being featured in top fashion publications including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle.

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What people are saying

InStyle

When I'm headed out on a beachside vacation and want to pack a chic shoe I'll actually wear, I reach for my Carrie Forbes Bou Heeled Mules. With a leather lining and sole, this sturdy shoe exudes quality, and the 1.8-inch cylindrical column heel adds a soft, dressy touch to the otherwise pared-down raffia slide.

Jun, 2025

Anthropologie

Most def run small. Grabbed these on the extra 40% off sale price, and got a whole size + larger bc my size was sold out. So glad I did. If I got my actual size I wouldn't have fit into them! But they're gorgeous. Great steal!

Nov, 2024

Tuckernuck

One of the best shoe investments ever! They are comfortable; work well with bunions and look snazzy with all my summer outfits! I typically wear a 6.5 but ordered a 7. Recommend sizing you a 1/2 size.

Jul, 2024

Anthropologie

I have a pair of Carrie Forbes in natural and wear them constantly. I searched everywhere for a pair in black and found them here. Very comfortable.

Jun, 2024

Tuckernuck

The shoe is beautiful but it was small for an 8.5… may size up to 9.5 based on how small.

May, 2024

Anthropologie

The sandals are a bit stiff and would have to be broken into significantly. also, weren't true to size for me. It's too bad as I wanted this to be my go to summer staple.

Jun, 2024

InStyle

When I'm headed out on a beachside vacation and want to pack a chic shoe I'll actually wear, I reach for my Carrie Forbes Bou Heeled Mules. With a leather lining and sole, this sturdy shoe exudes quality, and the 1.8-inch cylindrical column heel adds a soft, dressy touch to the otherwise pared-down raffia slide.

Jun, 2025

Anthropologie

Most def run small. Grabbed these on the extra 40% off sale price, and got a whole size + larger bc my size was sold out. So glad I did. If I got my actual size I wouldn't have fit into them! But they're gorgeous. Great steal!

Nov, 2024

Tuckernuck

One of the best shoe investments ever! They are comfortable; work well with bunions and look snazzy with all my summer outfits! I typically wear a 6.5 but ordered a 7. Recommend sizing you a 1/2 size.

Jul, 2024

Anthropologie

I have a pair of Carrie Forbes in natural and wear them constantly. I searched everywhere for a pair in black and found them here. Very comfortable.

Jun, 2024

Tuckernuck

The shoe is beautiful but it was small for an 8.5… may size up to 9.5 based on how small.

May, 2024

Anthropologie

The sandals are a bit stiff and would have to be broken into significantly. also, weren't true to size for me. It's too bad as I wanted this to be my go to summer staple.

Jun, 2024