Our Story

Since 2016, May Anthony shoes have been worn across cities including New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Lagos, Johannesburg, Toronto and Hong Kong.

The brand has grown steadily - customer by customer - serving individuals who value craftsmanship over noise.

From first-time luxury buyers to seasoned collectors, the common thread has never been status. It has been an appreciation for things done properly.

Nigerian-Made. Globally Worn.

Every pair of May Anthony shoes is handmade in Lagos, Nigeria.

Not as a marketing angle.
Not as an experiment.
But as a deliberate, long-term commitment to building world-class craftsmanship at home.

Our workshop operates to international standards - measured, repeatable, and disciplined. Each pair is made to order, one customer at a time, using traditional techniques refined through years of production for clients across multiple continents.

The result is footwear that stands comfortably alongside the best houses globally, without borrowing their accent.

A Brand Built Over Time

May Anthony was not built overnight, and it was never designed to chase trends.

For nearly a decade, the brand has focused on doing fewer things, better - timeless silhouettes, meticulous embroidery, proper materials, and consistency across every order.

This long view has allowed the brand to grow organically - customer by customer, city by city - without dilution. Today, the United States remains our largest market, followed by the UK, EU, and the Middle East, with Nigeria playing an increasingly important role in the brand’s future.

Why Nigeria Matters Now

As Nigeria’s luxury consumer becomes more discerning, it is important that local customers have access to the same standard of product that earned May Anthony its international reputation.

The Nigerian market is not a separate line.
It is not a simplified version.
It is the same product, made by the same hands, to the same standards.

Because true luxury does not need to be adapted - only understood.

The Philosophy

May Anthony is for people who recognise quality without needing permission.
Value discretion over noise.
And understand that the most meaningful things are built quietly, over time.

This is not fast fashion.
This is not hype.

This is craft, patience, and intention - made in Nigeria, worn everywhere.