Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo was born in 1898 in Italy.

Started as an apprentice.

By only 14 he had his own workshop with six staff.

Ferragamo moved to the U.S. where he opened a shop in Santa Barbara.

Later, he bought the Hollywood Boot Shop.

Salvatore Ferragamo shoes became popular with the movie stars.

In 1927 he returned to Italy to open a factory.

He supplied the top shoe stores of the world.

Shoes 1900-1920

Shoes 1920-1930

Shoes 1930-1940

Shoes 1940-1950

Shoes 1950-1960

Shoes 1960-1970

Shoes 1970-1980

Shoes 1980-1990

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