About the company

Company history

2010

• August 24 - Foundation of ARTSTEP
• Opening of the first production lines for casting and painting fittings
• Introducing innovative plastic shoe accessories on the market plus creating the first collection

2011

• Participation at the international exhibition Leather and shoes with the best stand
• Second collection of innovative plastic shoes accessories release

2012

• The first production of metal fittings (CAM) in centrifugal casting in Ukraine
• Collections release:

2013

• The branded accessories VIP-collection release
• Production of branded products for individual orders start
• Start of the production line for the metal accessories production under pressure

2014

• Introduction of a new collections presentation form - a catalog in the form of a glossy magazine
• Modern product coating technology introduction

2015

• Establishment of a new line of fittings for shoe insoles
• Three stores reorganization in Ukraine and one shoes components supermarket opening

Year 2016

• Launch of the zipper producing company ARTZIP
• Start of accessories with stones production
• Introdusing of the garment and haberdashery accessories assortment

2017

• Launch of a modern, unique collection of accessories for shoes, bags, and leather goods, divided into men's and women's collections.
• Launch of the project - SALE

2018

• New website version release
• Release of the website artzip.com.ua
• Participation in the International Exhibition Leather & Shoes 2018

2019

• Launch of the ARTSTEP garment accessories and decor line. Participation in the International Exhibition KYIV FASHION 2020
• Release of the Garment accessories Collection 2020
• Release of the ARTSTEP Bags accessories Collection

2020

• A unique zipper constructor ARTZIP has been created
• Launch of the updated website artzip.com.ua
• Launch of the new direction ARTWIST - lace production (waxed, cotton, polyester)
• Received the European conformity certificate REACH - for the absence of harmful metals (nickel, lead) in our products
• Release of the Kids2 accessories collection, Women's and Men's Winter-Spring 2020/2021 collections, Women's and Men's Summer 2021 collections, Garment accessories collection 2021

2021

• Participation in international exhibitions Kyiv Fashion 2021 (summer and winter season)
• Expansion of the ARTZIP assortment - detachable metal zipper 5 and 8 mm, one-piece zipper 3 mm
• Creating of the garment accessories collection 2021
• Creating and launch of shoes accessories collections: Winter-Autumn 2021-22, Summer 2022

Year 2022

• Launch of a new line of nylon products - Tactical accessories
• Development and production of a line of patriotic decor
• Opening of the ARTSTEP showroom in Khmelnitsky
• Reconstruction and opening of the ARTSTEP showroom at the Barabashov market in Kharkov
• Expansion of the ARTZIP range with a 3 mm metal zipper
• Opening in Turkey (Istanbul)
• Participation in the international exhibition in Turkey
• Development and production of a new collection of accessories for women's and men's shoes Winter 2022-23 and Summer 2023
  

Year 2023

• Expansion of the range of tactical accessories made of polyamide, as well as patriotic decor made of plastisol;
• Development of a collection of accessories for women’s and men’s shoes Autumn/Winter 2023-24 and Summer 2024;
• Development of a 2023 collection of sewing accessories for all types of clothing and haberdashery;
• Release of a general catalog of all ARTSTEP accessories;
• Opening of the second and third showrooms in Turkey (Izmir and Merter) together with partners Step Group.
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2024

• ARTSTEP company participation in Kyiv Fashion 2024 exhibition with an updated range of accessories and decor for clothes
• ARTSTEP part in the international exhibition Lineapelle 2024, which was held in Milan. At which we presented our production capabilities and an updated range of goods to European shoe manufacturers
• Development and release of collections Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Summer 2025 for men's and women's shoes
• Development and presentation of a unique collection of accessories for clothes and underwear for the Winter 2024 and Summer 2025 seasons
• The range of laces for clothes and shoes has been updated. The color palette and size range of laces has been expanded
• Development of special-purpose accessories for the tactical direction. The range of knee pads and accessories made of polyamide has been expanded

2025