Salvatore Ferragamo was born in 1898 in Bonito, a small town in southern Italy. He was the youngest of 13 children. Ferragamo's father was a shoemaker, and Salvatore began learning the trade at a young age. In 1914, he moved to the United States to pursue his dream of becoming a shoe designer.

Ferragamo worked in a number of shoe factories in Boston and New York City. He soon became known for his innovative designs and his use of high-quality materials. In 1927, he opened his own shoemaking shop in Florence, Italy.

Ferragamo's shoes were an instant success. He quickly became a favourite among Hollywood stars and other celebrities. His shoes were known for their comfort, their style, and their craftsmanship. Ferragamo also patented a number of innovative shoemaking techniques, including the use of cork and rubber soles.

In the 1950s, Ferragamo began to expand his business. more...

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Yves Saint Laurent, Paris: vintage sunglasses No.6529 colour…

YSL Vintage Sunglasses with Gold Heart Details

Yves Saint Laurent, Paris: vintage sunglasses No.6529 colour Y505 limited plain black Acetate frames, five gold heart details on arms with YSL signature, grey lenses, small damage to hearts, in Salvatore Ferragamo case & box

A pair of sunglasses by Salvatore Ferragamo, faux tortoise…

Ferragamo Sunglasses with Blue and Silver Detail

A pair of sunglasses by Salvatore Ferragamo, faux tortoise shell frames with blue and silver metal detail, with box and case. In excellent condition. This is a piece that has seldom been used and shows little to no wear.

A pair of sunglasses by Ferragamo, styled in a red composite…

Ferragamo Red Sunglasses with Gold Hardware and Case

A pair of sunglasses by Ferragamo, styled in a red composite with gold metal hardware, with case and box.

A pair of Salvatore Ferragamo sunglasses, Presented as a green…

Salvatore Ferragamo Graduated Colour Sunglasses with Case

A pair of Salvatore Ferragamo sunglasses, Presented as a green and black graduated colour frames of rounded cushion shape, boxed with pouch

A pair of sunglasses by Salvatore Ferragamo, styled in brown…

Ferragamo Sunglasses with Brown, Purple and Gold Detail

A pair of sunglasses by Salvatore Ferragamo, styled in brown and purple composite with gold metal detail, with case

Pair of frameless Ferragamo sunglasses, together with a similar…

Ferragamo & Calvin Klein Frameless Sunglasses Set

Pair of frameless Ferragamo sunglasses, together with a similar style Calvin Klein pair, (2)

Salvatore Ferragamo, wrap sunglasses, tortoise shell with…

Swarovski Crystal Wrap Sunglasses by Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo, wrap sunglasses, tortoise shell with inlaid golden Swarovski crystals to sides, Made in Italy, with original case and box