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Salvatore Ferragamo Burgundy Calfskin Tassel Loafer Leather Made in Italy 11-1/2 D
This is a clean well maintained lightly worn pair of pre owned quarter lace tassel loafers in antique burgundy finished calfskin on a leather sole in size 11-1/2 D (Euro 44-45). Featuring handmade construction, this beautiful luxurious leather loafer offers the trend-focused gentleman a truly sophisticated choice. Offered in flawless burgundy cordovan brown calfskin leather, the loafer is hand-finished, respecting impeccable craftsmanship values. The leather lining grants the wearer extreme comfort and a sense of the highest luxury in every step. The original heels and leather soles show light wear, and there is some minor discoloration on the insides of the shoes from wear.
After studying shoemaking in Naples for a year, Salvatore Ferragamo opened a small store based in his parent's home. In 1914, he emigrated to Boston, where one of his brothers worked in a cowboy boot factory. After a brief stint at the factory, Ferragamo convinced his brothers to move to California, first to Santa Barbara, and then to Hollywood. It was here that Ferragamo found success, initially opening a shop for repair and custom shoes, which soon became prized items among celebrities of the day, leading to a long period of designing footwear for the cinema. However, his thriving reputation as "Shoemaker to the Stars" only partially satisfied him, so he enrolled at the University of Southern California to study anatomy in order to make his shoes more comfortable for his customers.
After spending thirteen years in the United States, Ferragamo returned to Italy in 1927, this time settling in Florence. He began to fashion shoes for the wealthiest and most powerful women of the century, from the Maharani of Cooch Behar to Eva Peron to Marilyn Monroe. He opened a workshop in the Via Mannelli, concentrating his efforts in experimenting with design, applying for patents for ornamental and utility models and some related inventions. His scientific and creative approach to shoes spawned many innovations such as the wedge heel and cage heel. Film stars and celebrities continue to patronize his company, which has evolved into an international empire spanning the world.
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