Which Italian luxury shoe brand was founded by Salvatore Ferragamo?

The Italian luxury shoe brand founded by Salvatore Ferragamo is Ferragamo.

Salvatore Ferragamo was born in Bonito, Italy, in 1898 and learned shoemaking as a young man. After moving to the United States, he opened the Hollywood Boot Shop in 1923 and created shoes for film stars, earning a reputation for combining glamour with careful attention to anatomy and comfort.

Ferragamo returned to Italy in 1927 and established his company in Florence. His work became known for technical innovations such as the reinforced steel shank and the cork wedge heel. Material shortages during World War II also encouraged him to experiment with unusual materials, including cork, raffia, and nylon.

The company expanded beyond footwear after Ferragamo’s death in 1960, adding handbags, silk accessories, clothing, perfumes, eyewear, and watches. A common mix-up is treating Ferragamo as only a shoe label: footwear remains central, but the modern house is a broader luxury-fashion business. Its Florence headquarters and the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum reflect the brand’s enduring connection to the city.