ROMBAUT is a vegan accessory brand with sustainability at its core. Our limited editions connect with a new conscious generation around the world. By proposing strong aesthetics and humanistic values, ROMBAUT aims to provide a way forward for a world in need of progress. Color, form and detailing are singular and bold. Using luxurious plant-based materials, recycled fibers and high grade artificial leather, ROMBAUT creates unique sneaker styles with a story. Often experimenting with cultural stereotypes and cross-pollination of archetypal footwear classics we create a new aesthetic of purity, optimism and gloom, which feels very relevant today.
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Photo by Patrick Welde
Mats Rombaut was born in Ghent, Belgium in 1987.
He is a multi-disciplinary creative currently based in Paris, France. After completing a Master’s degree in Business Administration & Marketing, he started a Fashion Design education in Barcelona, Spain. It was later at Lanvin and Damir Doma where he learned about footwear.
He draws inspiration from art, natural & scientific processes and especially music. In 2013, ROMBAUT was founded, his first independent project.
Mats is Creative director and founder of ROMBAUT and a Creative Consultant and Sustainability Expert.
Photo by Patrick Welde