Ferragamo

Ferragamo – Italian fashion house with the most famous shoes in the world

Salvatore Ferragamo was a child from a poor family in Bonito, Southern Italy, who made his first shoes for his sisters at the age of ten. At sixteen, he left for the United States, where he conquered Hollywood with his exceptional shoes for film stars. In 1927, he returned to Italy and opened his workshop in the Palazzo Spini Feroni in Florence — the address that to this day serves as the brand's headquarters and museum.

Salvatore Ferragamo's contribution to shoe design is immense. He patented over three hundred inventions, including the wedge heel, the invisible sandal, and the use of unconventional materials like cork and cellophane during the material shortages of World War II. His clients included Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and nearly every Hollywood star of his era.

After Salvatore's death in 1960, his wife Wanda and their children took over the business and expanded it into a full fashion brand with clothing, bags, jewelry, and perfume. The iconic Gancini buckle has been the brand's signature for decades. At Winkelstraat.nl, you will find a selection of Ferragamo products that offer the perfect combination of Italian craftsmanship and timeless elegance.