Salvatore Ferragamo was an Italian shoe designer. A google tells us that Ferragamo "worked with many Hollywood stars in the 1920s, before returning to Italy to found the eponymous company making unique handmade footwear. His scientific and creative approach to shoes spawned many innovations such as the wedge heel and cage heel. Film stars and celebrities continue to patronize his company, which has evolved into a luxury goods empire spanning the world."
"For more than 30 years he shod the whole galaxy, from Lillian Gish in the first silent films to Marilyn Monroe in the Seven Year Itch. Greta Garbo purchased 70 pairs of shoes in one visit to the shop in Florence. One of his most celebrated pieces are Dorothy's ruby slippers for the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz."
We think you should do a Garbo and come and buy all
The first pair are rather worn and well loved. Lilac suede in colour with brown edging and buckle they are a size 8 (eur 41). Flat heel and very practical. But they are in need of a good clean, so we have priced accordingly.
This 2nd pair are my new favourite thing in the shop and of course they are too small for me!
They look as new, but the sole gives away that these are not new and have been worn a fair bit. However whoever had them must have kept them boxed up and super neat and clean.
Leather upper and sole.
This are on sale for £80
Size 7 (eur 40)
The 3rd pair are these black sandals, with a clear strapping. Again these are a size 8 (eur 41) and well loved. Great for if you head off for some winter sun!
Ferragamo shoe shop concession time!
And of course we now need a clip of The Wizard of Oz, where Judy Garland, I mean Dorothy, gets the ruby slippers (although in the book they are silver. But hey - GLITTERY SHOES! Who doesn't love gilltery shoes?!)
Bye for now BG
