a.s.98

The story of Olip S.p.A. begins in 1972 in Colà di Lazise, a small village near Lake Garda, where the heart of the company still resides today. From its inception, founder and current owner Piero Oliosi has pursued a vision of combining tradition and innovation, craftsmanship, and Italian excellence with the goal of meeting the tastes and styles of various international cultures. Always attentive to the constant changes in the market and lifestyles, Oliosi positions Olip S.p.A. at the high end of the market, keeping its products current and continuously evolving. Alongside Piero Oliosi are his children, Camilla and Cristian, who with enthusiasm and passion, support their father in achieving his goals, striving to carry forward the initial dream. Both joined the company at a young age, nurturing their respective love for fashion and understanding of footwear production processes. In the complex footwear supply chain, every phase is meticulously controlled by the parent company: from product design to the purchase of raw materials, from acquiring new machinery to initiating production. Technological investments and modern production processes underpin Olip S.p.A.'s strategy, which aims to integrate advanced new functionalities while maintaining a strong artisanal foundation. The procurement of materials, like all other production phases and finished product control, is centralized at the main headquarters in Italy. The treatment of materials and leathers, combined with subsequent finishing stages, defines a unique production capacity sought by buyers worldwide. This results in a much slower and costlier process but aligns with the needs of a conscious and attentive market. Once the leathers arrive at their destination, they are immediately handled by skilled workers. The technical know-how is of a very high level, as it sometimes requires true artistry to meet designers' requests and prepare everything for production. Since no two pieces of leather are identical, each pair of shoes is unique, especially due to the artisanal finishing and various decorations applied manually. Today, Olip S.p.A. owns the brands A.S.98 and Mjus. All the group's brands have their own distinct identity, connected by the same ideology: high quality, originality, and endless creativity.