History
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Lars Madsen Thomsen
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The founders of Fabreana have a rich tradition in fine shoes craftsmanship. Their family began developing their craft in Denmark in the early 1900's. Laurs Madsen Thomsen, grandfather and great grandfather of the current owners, started the tradition of shoe making in 1910 in the small town of Vejle, Denmark. The company originally specialized in clogs, but at the onset of WWI they were commissioned to make boots for soldiers. After the war, the company went back to designing and creating their esteemed clogs. Mr. Thomsen continued to lead the company until his passing at the age of 90.
Mr. Thomsen's granddaughter and great granddaughter are carrying on his legacy through their company, Fabreana. The two women have over 20 years combined experience in the fashion industry and one is an alumna of the Otis Parsons School of Design.
Their experience in the footwear design field, as well as their love for fashion, led to the revival of the family company in the fall of 2000. The clear mission of the company is to provide a friendly, personal shopping experiance, far removed from the large corporate retail stores.
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