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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Red Floral Silk Scarf Shawl
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Red Floral Silk Scarf Shawl

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Red Floral Silk Scarf Shawl

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO shawl in a black and red silk featuring a red floral pattern with draping

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Ferragamo Magnifying Glass with Leather Handle, Italy, 1970s
Ferragamo Magnifying Glass with Leather Handle, Italy, 1970s

Ferragamo Magnifying Glass with Leather Handle, Italy, 1970s

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage magnifying glass was produced in Italy during the 1970s and bears the engraved Ferragamo

Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Ferragamo

Materials

Brass

Ferragamo's Creations limited edition suede ballerinas
Ferragamo's Creations limited edition suede ballerinas

Ferragamo's Creations limited edition suede ballerinas

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Genova, IT

Ferragamo Creations ballerine in pelle scamosciata, un paio di scarpe straordinarie realizzate in

Category

1990s Italian Used Ferragamo

Olive Salvatore Ferragamo Embellished Velvet Wedge Sandals Size 37
Olive Salvatore Ferragamo Embellished Velvet Wedge Sandals Size 37

Olive Salvatore Ferragamo Embellished Velvet Wedge Sandals Size 37

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

Olive velvet rhinestone-embellished wedge sandals by Salvatore Ferragamo. Gold-tone buckle closures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Structured Brown Leather Top-Handle Bag
Salvatore Ferragamo Structured Brown Leather Top-Handle Bag

Salvatore Ferragamo Structured Brown Leather Top-Handle Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Amman, JO

Salvatore Ferragamo Structured Brown Leather Top-Handle Bag Timeless sophistication meets Italian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

Vintage Italian Framed Salvatore Ferragamo Place Print Scarf
Vintage Italian Framed Salvatore Ferragamo Place Print Scarf

Vintage Italian Framed Salvatore Ferragamo Place Print Scarf

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with the unparalleled chic of a vintage Salvatore Ferragamo silk scarf

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Ferragamo

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Salvatore Ferragamo blush pink patent leather heeled pumps
Salvatore Ferragamo blush pink patent leather heeled pumps

Salvatore Ferragamo blush pink patent leather heeled pumps

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous pair of Salvatore Ferragamo blush pink heels. Patent leather in a warm blush pink

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Patent Leather Bow Style Belt
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Patent Leather Bow Style Belt

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Patent Leather Bow Style Belt

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Salvatore Ferragamo Black Patent Leather Bow Style Belt is a chic and sophisticated accessory

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Yellow Green Birds Silk Scarf
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Yellow Green Birds Silk Scarf

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Yellow Green Birds Silk Scarf

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO scarf in a black silk featuring a yellow and green birds print, and picture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather & Suede Mary Jane Pumps - '10s
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather & Suede Mary Jane Pumps - '10s

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather & Suede Mary Jane Pumps - '10s

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Elegant and timeless, these Salvatore Ferragamo pumps embody refined Italian craftsmanship. Crafted

Category

2010s Used Ferragamo

1980's Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Gold Plated Waist Belt
1980's Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Gold Plated Waist Belt

1980's Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Gold Plated Waist Belt

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in North Miami, FL

This classic and chic gold plated vintage Salvatore Ferragamo waist belt is always timeless. From

Category

1980s Italian Used Ferragamo

White leather top handle bag Salvatore Ferragamo
White leather top handle bag Salvatore Ferragamo

White leather top handle bag Salvatore Ferragamo

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White leather top handle bag with branded nylon lining. One front pocket with silver metal locker covered with rattan. One large pocket inside with zip closure and 2 small flat pock...

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Early 2000s Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Scarf in Signature Giaguaro or Jungle Leopard
Salvatore Ferragamo Scarf in Signature Giaguaro or Jungle Leopard

Salvatore Ferragamo Scarf in Signature Giaguaro or Jungle Leopard

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in valatie, NY

Salvatore Ferragamo Scarf in Signature Giaguaro or Jungle Leopard. Giaguaro is the Italian noun for

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

Elegant Salvatore Ferragamo Plush Llama Wool Pea Coat
Elegant Salvatore Ferragamo Plush Llama Wool Pea Coat

Elegant Salvatore Ferragamo Plush Llama Wool Pea Coat

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and Timeless Salvatore Ferragamo Plush Llama Wool Pea Coat from the 2000's. Amazing teddy

Category

Early 2000s Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Navy Red Orange Lion Crest Silk Tie
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Navy Red Orange Lion Crest Silk Tie

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Navy Red Orange Lion Crest Silk Tie

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO necktie in a navy silk featuring a red and orange lion crest pattern with

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Orange Knee Length Dress Size XL
Salvatore Ferragamo Orange Knee Length Dress Size XL

Salvatore Ferragamo Orange Knee Length Dress Size XL

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in London, GB

this used Salvatore Ferragamo designer resale item. Details Orange Cotton Dress Sleeveless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 7 Brown Gold Leather Horsebit Loafers
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 7 Brown Gold Leather Horsebit Loafers

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 7 Brown Gold Leather Horsebit Loafers

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO loafers in a brown leather featuring a gold tone metal horsebit style, leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo black zodiac signs silk t-shirt
Salvatore Ferragamo black zodiac signs silk t-shirt

Salvatore Ferragamo black zodiac signs silk t-shirt

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Capri, IT

Salvatore Ferragamo black zodiac signs t-shirt totally made in italy composition: silk size 42

Category

1990s Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Intrecciato Top Handle Bag
Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Intrecciato Top Handle Bag

Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Intrecciato Top Handle Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Ferragamo has a long history of well-crafted leather goods that have stayed on trend and subtly a

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1990s Italian Used Ferragamo

Ferragamo Tiger Lilies and Orchids Silk Jacquard scarf
Ferragamo Tiger Lilies and Orchids Silk Jacquard scarf

Ferragamo Tiger Lilies and Orchids Silk Jacquard scarf

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

Ferragamo wonderfully elegant "Tiger Lilies & Orchids" in silk jacquard measures 34 inches

Category

1980s Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Blue Derby Man Shoe 8.5 (IT 42.5)
Salvatore Ferragamo Blue Derby Man Shoe 8.5 (IT 42.5)

Salvatore Ferragamo Blue Derby Man Shoe 8.5 (IT 42.5)

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Salvatore Ferragamo men shoes Derby Textile Blue color Laced UK size 8.5 (italian 42.5) Worldwide

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 8 Navy Brown Leather Strappy Sandals
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 8 Navy Brown Leather Strappy Sandals

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 8 Navy Brown Leather Strappy Sandals

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO sandals in a navy leather with brown leather insole featuring a rubber crepe

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Floral Print Blouse c 1980s
Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Floral Print Blouse c 1980s

Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Floral Print Blouse c 1980s

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in University City, MO

Salvatore Ferragamo Italy silk floral print blouse The elegant blouse is designed with violet

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Late 20th Century Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Orange Knee Length Dress Size XL
Salvatore Ferragamo Orange Knee Length Dress Size XL

Salvatore Ferragamo Orange Knee Length Dress Size XL

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in London, GB

this used Salvatore Ferragamo designer resale item. Details Orange Cotton Dress Sleeveless Knee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Nautical Striped Navy Canvas Tote
Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Nautical Striped Navy Canvas Tote

Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Nautical Striped Navy Canvas Tote

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This fun Ferragamo tote is in excellent vintage condition. The exterior features pin striped navy

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Men's Black Leather Loafers Size US8/UK7
Salvatore Ferragamo Men's Black Leather Loafers Size US8/UK7

Salvatore Ferragamo Men's Black Leather Loafers Size US8/UK7

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in London, GB

Sporty luxe Ferragamo moulded sole loafers. Bought for £750 and worn once indoors. Come with 2 x

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2010s Unknown Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Suede Flap Woc Msml9 Black Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Suede Flap Woc Msml9 Black Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Suede Flap Woc Msml9 Black Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dix hills, NY

Ferragamo Clutch Bag This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Measurements: Length

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20th Century Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 8.5 Brown Embossed Leather Slip On Loafers
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 8.5 Brown Embossed Leather Slip On Loafers

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 8.5 Brown Embossed Leather Slip On Loafers

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO loafers in a dark brown alligator embossed leather featuring a slip on style

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Black & Bordeaux Ballet Flats Vara Bow - EU 41
Salvatore Ferragamo Black & Bordeaux Ballet Flats Vara Bow - EU 41

Salvatore Ferragamo Black & Bordeaux Ballet Flats Vara Bow - EU 41

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Amman, JO

Salvatore Ferragamo Black & Bordeaux Ballet Flats Vara Bow Salvatore Ferragamo ballet flats in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 29 Black Gold Logo Leather Belt
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 29 Black Gold Logo Leather Belt

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 29 Black Gold Logo Leather Belt

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO belt in a black leather featuring gold tone metal logo details, and gold tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 8 Black Leather Monk Strap Loafers
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 8 Black Leather Monk Strap Loafers

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 8 Black Leather Monk Strap Loafers

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO loafers in a black leather featuring a monk strap style with buckle closure

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

2000s Iconic Gilt Metal Gancini Scarf Ring by Salvatore Ferragamo
2000s Iconic Gilt Metal Gancini Scarf Ring by Salvatore Ferragamo

2000s Iconic Gilt Metal Gancini Scarf Ring by Salvatore Ferragamo

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This authentic vintage Salvatore Ferragamo scarf ring is a true staple of 2000s luxury. Crafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Materials

Gilt Metal

Salvatore Ferragamo Boutique Suede Mary Jane Pumps with Box
Salvatore Ferragamo Boutique Suede Mary Jane Pumps with Box

Salvatore Ferragamo Boutique Suede Mary Jane Pumps with Box

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Milano, IT

Rare and collectible pair of 1970s Salvatore Ferragamo Boutique Mary Jane pumps in a rich camel

Category

1970s Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 5.5 Navy Leather Kitten Heel Pumps
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 5.5 Navy Leather Kitten Heel Pumps

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 5.5 Navy Leather Kitten Heel Pumps

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO pumps in a navy leather featuring a chunky kitten heel, and ribbon bow detail

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Cream Leather Jacket Size 44 Made in Italy
Salvatore Ferragamo Cream Leather Jacket Size 44 Made in Italy

Salvatore Ferragamo Cream Leather Jacket Size 44 Made in Italy

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Preowned, authentic Salvatore Ferragamo lightweight leather jacket, likely produced prior to 2011

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2010s Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Musical Horns Red Yellow Print Silk Tie
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Musical Horns Red Yellow Print Silk Tie

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Musical Horns Red Yellow Print Silk Tie

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO necktie in a red silk featuring a yellow musical horns pattern. Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo  Ganchini scarf ring gold Tone, Large Size
Salvatore Ferragamo  Ganchini scarf ring gold Tone, Large Size

Salvatore Ferragamo Ganchini scarf ring gold Tone, Large Size

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

Salvatore Ferragamo Gold Tone authentic scarf ring with designer engraved signature at back Scarf

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2010s Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Italian Silk Hand Rolled Canine Scarf c 1990s
Salvatore Ferragamo Italian Silk Hand Rolled Canine Scarf c 1990s

Salvatore Ferragamo Italian Silk Hand Rolled Canine Scarf c 1990s

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in University City, MO

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Italian silk hand rolled canine scarf c 1990s The Italian silk scarf is

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1990s Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Blondie shoe pattern jacquard flat loafers UK7.5 EU41.5
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Blondie shoe pattern jacquard flat loafers UK7.5 EU41.5

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Blondie shoe pattern jacquard flat loafers UK7.5 EU41.5

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Blondie shoe pattern jacquard flat loafers UK7.5 EU41.5 Reference: TGAS/F00065

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis black gold Gancini halter knee dress L
FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis black gold Gancini halter knee dress L

FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis black gold Gancini halter knee dress L

By Ferragamo, Maximilian

Located in Hong Kong, NT

FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis black gold Gancini halter knee dress L Reference: TGAS/F00530 Brand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Pink Tinted Gold Tone Frame Aviator Sunglasses
Salvatore Ferragamo Pink Tinted Gold Tone Frame Aviator Sunglasses

Salvatore Ferragamo Pink Tinted Gold Tone Frame Aviator Sunglasses

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Salvatore Ferragamo Pink Tinted Gold Tone Frame Aviator Sunglasses epitomize luxury and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 6 White Cotton Zip Fly Jeans
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 6 White Cotton Zip Fly Jeans

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 6 White Cotton Zip Fly Jeans

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO jeans comes in white cotton featuring a skinny fit, gold tone hardware, and a

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 11 Purple Suede Lace Up Shoes
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 11 Purple Suede Lace Up Shoes

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 11 Purple Suede Lace Up Shoes

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO shoes comes in a purple suede featuring a rubber sole and a lace up closure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 2 Burgundy Pencil Knee-Length Skirt
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 2 Burgundy Pencil Knee-Length Skirt

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 2 Burgundy Pencil Knee-Length Skirt

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO skirt comes in a burgundy woven material features a pencil silhouette, knee

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Grey and Brown Virgin Wool Top - M
Salvatore Ferragamo Grey and Brown Virgin Wool Top - M

Salvatore Ferragamo Grey and Brown Virgin Wool Top - M

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Salvatore Ferragamo grey and brown virgin wool top has a classic-equestrian feel. The blouse

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Tropical Bird Print Silk Scarf circa 1990s
Salvatore Ferragamo Tropical Bird Print Silk Scarf circa 1990s

Salvatore Ferragamo Tropical Bird Print Silk Scarf circa 1990s

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Salvatore Ferragamo Tropical Bird Print Silk Scarf is a stunning accessory that captures the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Monogram Duffle Bag $2850
New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Monogram Duffle Bag $2850

New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Monogram Duffle Bag $2850

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Conroe, TX

Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags $2850 Charcoal and black leather and acetate Salvatore

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

1990s Salvatore Ferragamo Bronze Palm Leaf Print Trench Coat
1990s Salvatore Ferragamo Bronze Palm Leaf Print Trench Coat

1990s Salvatore Ferragamo Bronze Palm Leaf Print Trench Coat

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1990s Salvatore Ferragamo black and bronze palm leaf printed trench coat. Classic trench coat

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1990s Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Blouse Size L Unisex Short Sleeve
Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Blouse Size L Unisex Short Sleeve

Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Blouse Size L Unisex Short Sleeve

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Capri, IT

Salvatore Ferragamo silk blouse totally made in Italy in size L Short sleeves

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

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Used Ferragamo For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary used ferragamo you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a used ferragamo from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Used Ferragamo?

The price for a used ferragamo starts at $40 and tops out at $9,500, and on average, selling for $525.

Salvatore Ferragamo for sale on 1stDibs

A perfectionist who as a child crafted a pair of white shoes for his sister’s first holy communion because his parents couldn’t afford new footwear, Salvatore Ferragamo was ambitious from his earliest days. The young Italian shoemaker established in the years that followed what would one day become a fashion empire — the highly profitable multinational family-owned and -operated luxury brand today counts more than 600 stores in 96 countries around the world, and vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, belts, handbags and other clothing and accessories are objects of desire for fashion lovers everywhere.

Salvatore Ferragamo sought an education in the art of shoemaking when he was eleven — he apprenticed with a local shoemaker and spent a short time in nearby Naples learning what he could at a shoe factory. He opened his first shop with a handful of workers the following year, and in 1914 — when he was still a teenager — Ferragamo emigrated to America, just as his siblings had before him, seeking new opportunities for work and to learn in the footwear trade.

After securing a job at the Plant Shoe Factory in Boston, Massachusetts, Ferragamo was uninspired by machine-made footwear. He moved across the country to Santa Barbara, California. Owing to a connection he made with a then-actor cousin, Ferragamo found work with the American Film Manufacturing Company. He made women’s shoes and provided durable cowboy boots for a film crew’s costuming department. Ferragamo’s reputation in the world of Hollywood cinema soon broadened, and he established a storefront in Mission Canyon where he made shoes by hand for the likes of actresses Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo and Dolores del Río.

By the 1920s, film directors commissioned Ferragamo to produce shoes for a range of movies — the list of films eventually included The Ten Commandments, The Covered Wagon and The Thief of Baghdad. When he felt comfortable enough with the English language, Ferragamo also enrolled in anatomy courses at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles in order to better understand motion and the demands that we place on our footwear.

By the late 1920s, Ferragamo sought to expand production of his shoes and returned to Italy. He hired scores of apprentices to work in a factory in Florence, where Ferragamo carefully melded the principles of handcraftsmanship with all that he learned about America’s shoe factories. He filed patents — hundreds over the years — on the steel shank arch and many other unique aspects of his shoe design, and when economic and political influences during the 1930s forced Ferragamo to substitute pressed cork for steel to support the arch, the wedge heel was born. Other creative materials he integrated into his forward-looking creations were hemp, felt, nylon fishing line, fish skin and cellophane twisted with silk.

In the late 1940s, the brand’s first storefront opened in Manhattan, and today Salvatore Ferragamo is known worldwide and is synonymous with a wealth of iconic footwear such as Viva ballet flats, Vara Bow pumps, Gancini loafers and lots more. Ferragamo’s son, Ferruccio, was appointed CEO in 1984. Under his leadership, Ferruccio diversified and expanded the fashion business further, getting into sunglasses, fragrance, watches and made-to-measure men’s shoes. Ferruccio was succeeded by his brother, Leonardo Ferragamo, and British designer Maximilian Davis is now creative director of the brand.

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