Designer Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Scarves

Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Scarves

Salvatore Ferragamo was an Italian shoe designer and became well known in the 1920s when he worked with many of the celebrities in Hollywood. Many film stars and celebrities around the world are still loyal to his company, which has evolved into a luxury goods empire spanning around the world.

Salvatore Ferragamo studied shoe making in Naples for a year then Ferragamo opened a small store in his parent’s home. In 1914, he emigrated to America, to live with one his brothers, a cowboy boot factory worker. Ferragamo worked briefly with his brother at the factory, then moved to California. It was there that Ferragamo found success, initially opening a shop for repair and made-to-measure shoes.

However, his reputation as ‘Shoemaker to the Stars’ only partially satisfied him. He could not fathom why his shoes pleased the eye yet hurt the foot, so he proceeded to study anatomy at the University of Southern California.

Ferragamo returned to Italy in 1927, after spending thirteen years in the United States. He settled in Florence and began to design shoes for the wealthiest and most powerful women of the century.

Some of the famous women who wore his shoes were Eva Peron and Marilyn Monroe; were all loyal to Ferragamo. In 1929, he opened a workshop in the Via Mannelli, concentrating his efforts on applying for patents for ornamental and utility models and some related inventions.

The business stumbled out of the 20’s and Ferragamo filed for bankruptcy in 1933 due to bad management and economic pressures. Ferragamo, nonetheless recovered, and expanded his operation during the 1950’s to a workforce of over 700 expert artisans that produced 350 pairs of hand-made shoes a day.

Salvatore Ferragamo died in 1960 at the age of 62, but his name lives on as an international company, which has expanded its operations to include luxury shoes, bags, eye wear, silk accessories, watches, perfumes and a ready-to-wear clothing line.

Designer High Heels - Salvatore Ferragamo Spring Summer 2010

Claudia Schiffer is looking fabulous in this Spring Summer 2010 ad campaign that took place in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The German model gives way to the aristocrat look with the brand’s timelessly elegant scarves, fabulous shoes and handbags.

Designer High Heels - Salvatore Ferragamo Spring Summer 2010

Designer High Heels - Salvatore Ferragamo Spring Summer 2010

Designer High Heels - Salvatore Ferragamo Spring Summer 2010

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring Summer 09