In my mind, there may be thousands of Italian shoe factories or workshops, and it could be an illusion or exaggeration. But speaking about heritage, which one has the longest history, I am stucked, maybe Barrett established in 1917? Rivolta objects, with 1883. It was a bespoke atelier in Milan. To the 60s, Rivolta pushed
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This is a very strange brand, because its official website is German, and claims the headquarter is in Austria. But nothing more. Such a long name, and it looks not English at all. I searched information everywhere, finally I got it! It is a sub-brand of the Italian brand I introduced, Franceschetti. This brand focuses
A genius bespoke shoemaker assembled a team of skillful artisans at the Milan suburb to make very beautiful shoes. After he passed away, the brand withers so quickly. Post Views: 2,005
This brand is heavily promoted by blog Gentlemen Gazette. Price at 150 USD, made in Italy with Blake construction. The selling point is direct sale, but who really thrives in this method does not broadcast it too much, look at Meermin. Now, the price increased to 299 USD. Check its models. Post Views: 2,681
An Italian shoemaker with very limited reputation, however the starting price is 800 Euro which is not cheap at all. The handgrade is even 1400 Euro. Located in the center of Marche region, the captial of Italian shoemaking. Shoes are all hand made including picking, stitching and finishing. Founded in 1936, after the founder Vittorio
The name seems English, however the brand is Italian and this phenomenon is not so rare. This not famous brand even has 15 collections, unbelievable. I have no interest to check each one, just randomly check its models. Post Views: 1,361
I mentioned this brand in my article about fake western brands in Japan, and a reader pointed out that Francesco Benigno is real and sells in Europe independently, and the leather quality is pretty good. Price is around 250 euro, Blake construction. Let us have a review of its models. Post Views: 1,461
A Italian shoe factory with long history since 1934. Every construction is viable, Blake, Goodyear, Blake Rapid and Norwegese. It is now in the hand of the third generation. There are way too many shoe brands in Italy, even they are good and unique, it is just impossible to be known around the world. Let
A fairly new Italian brand founded in 2014, and the business mode is quite contemporary, design by the company and manufactured by a certain (undisclosed) factory. Post Views: 2,705
A new Italian brand from the town beside Milano, Parabiago. The founders, brother Filippo Fiora and Filippo Cirulli are both designers. Price is around 410 Euro. Post Views: 1,792