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Salvatore Ferragamo Brown Python Snakeskin Gancini Long Flap 22fk1203 Wallet
Salvatore Ferragamo Brown Python Snakeskin Gancini Long Flap 22fk1203 Wallet

Salvatore Ferragamo Brown Python Snakeskin Gancini Long Flap 22fk1203 Wallet

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: AQ- 222414 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 0.7" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Signs of Wear: Exte...

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20th Century Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Italian Silk Hand Rolled Animal Floral Scarf 33 x 33.5
Salvatore Ferragamo Italian Silk Hand Rolled Animal Floral Scarf 33 x 33.5

Salvatore Ferragamo Italian Silk Hand Rolled Animal Floral Scarf 33 x 33.5

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in University City, MO

Salvatore Ferragamo Italian silk hand rolled animal floral scarf 33 x 33.5 The luxurious Italian silk scarf is illustrated with a menagerie of endearing animals illuminated against ...

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1990s Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Vara Bow black scaled leather gold chain shoulder waist bag
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Vara Bow black scaled leather gold chain shoulder waist bag

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Vara Bow black scaled leather gold chain shoulder waist bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Vara Bow black scaled leather gold chain shoulder waist bag Reference: TGAS/D00687 Brand: Salvatore Ferragamo Model: Vara Bow Material: Leather Color: Black, Gold...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Woven Wicker Gold Top Handle Kelly Style Evening Bag
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Woven Wicker Gold Top Handle Kelly Style Evening Bag

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Woven Wicker Gold Top Handle Kelly Style Evening Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Charlotte, NC

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition Rattan Leather Trim Woven Lining Gold Hardware Made in Italy Measures 8" W x7" H x 4" D Handle Drop 4" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 40 Black Wool Satin Panel Peak Lapel Sport Coat
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 40 Black Wool Satin Panel Peak Lapel Sport Coat

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 40 Black Wool Satin Panel Peak Lapel Sport Coat

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO sport coat comes in black wool with a satin detailed peak lapel, single breasted, one button front, and satin piping.

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Ferragamo Autumn Tan Lambskin Suede Shoulder Bag with Matching Wallet Ensemble
Ferragamo Autumn Tan Lambskin Suede Shoulder Bag with Matching Wallet Ensemble

Ferragamo Autumn Tan Lambskin Suede Shoulder Bag with Matching Wallet Ensemble

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

Ferragamo wonderfully elegant Autumn Tan lambskin with beige calfskin shoulder bag is detailed with gold hardware and precise top-stitching throughout.

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2010s Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 38 Navy Plaid Linen Blend Notch Lapel Sport Coat
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 38 Navy Plaid Linen Blend Notch Lapel Sport Coat

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size 38 Navy Plaid Linen Blend Notch Lapel Sport Coat

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO sport coat comes in a navy plaid linen blend with a full liner featuring a notch lapel, flap pockets, single back vent, and a three button closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

F/W 1996 Salvatore Ferragamo Runway Purple Metallic Knit Sweater Jacket S
F/W 1996 Salvatore Ferragamo Runway Purple Metallic Knit Sweater Jacket S

F/W 1996 Salvatore Ferragamo Runway Purple Metallic Knit Sweater Jacket S

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous dark purple Salvatore Ferragamo knit jacket. From the Fall/Winter 1996 collection, this jacket features a fold-over collar and concealed button closure.

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1990s Italian Used Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Teodora black gold lace Vera bow peep toe pumps Size.8
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Teodora black gold lace Vera bow peep toe pumps Size.8

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Teodora black gold lace Vera bow peep toe pumps Size.8

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SIZING Designer size: 8 We are not affiliated with Salvatore Ferragamo. This Salvatore Ferragamo item is authentic.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo ivory white ribbed cut out sheer cropped crop top sweater
Salvatore Ferragamo ivory white ribbed cut out sheer cropped crop top sweater

Salvatore Ferragamo ivory white ribbed cut out sheer cropped crop top sweater

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Salvatore Ferragamo cropped sweater in ivory Ribbed neck line, cuffs and hem Sheer cut outs Cut out keyhole at the back that ties at the neck with a ribbon Composition: No compositi...

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2010s Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Women's Size 6 Black Rubber Thordis Rain Boot Gancini Logo
Salvatore Ferragamo Women's Size 6 Black Rubber Thordis Rain Boot Gancini Logo

Salvatore Ferragamo Women's Size 6 Black Rubber Thordis Rain Boot Gancini Logo

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dix hills, NY

Salvatore Ferragamo Women's Size 6 Black Rubber Thordis Rain Boot Gancini Logo 1215sf10 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 3.5" Height: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITIO...

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 leopard silk halter backless mini campaign dress
Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 leopard silk halter backless mini campaign dress

Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 leopard silk halter backless mini campaign dress

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE Also listed in an alternative colour Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2012 vintage dress, featuring in their 2012 campaign with Gisele Bundchen Halter neck style...

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2010s Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Womens Asymetrical Split Maxi Runway Dress IT 40 Tan Resort
Salvatore Ferragamo Womens Asymetrical Split Maxi Runway Dress IT 40 Tan Resort

Salvatore Ferragamo Womens Asymetrical Split Maxi Runway Dress IT 40 Tan Resort

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Miami, FL

- Beige exterior - Tagged size 40 in the brand - No fabric tag feels like silk Condition: The dress is in overall decent condition for its age there is a small seam tear by th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Runway FW 2007  Black Silk Velvet Tuxedo Tail Top Italian 44
Salvatore Ferragamo Runway FW 2007  Black Silk Velvet Tuxedo Tail Top Italian 44

Salvatore Ferragamo Runway FW 2007 Black Silk Velvet Tuxedo Tail Top Italian 44

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Black Tuxedo Tail Top Italian size - 44 Runway F/W 2007 Asymmetrical and Pleated Silk Top Finished with Wide Velvet Peplum, Attached Tuxedo Tail.

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Early 2000s Italian Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Womens Vara Bow Leopard Print Quilted High Heels US 8 Brown
Salvatore Ferragamo Womens Vara Bow Leopard Print Quilted High Heels US 8 Brown

Salvatore Ferragamo Womens Vara Bow Leopard Print Quilted High Heels US 8 Brown

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Miami, FL

- Brown leopard print exterior - Tagged size 8 in the brand - No box Condition: The heels are in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approx...

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 teal floral silk halter backless mini campaign dress
Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 teal floral silk halter backless mini campaign dress

Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 teal floral silk halter backless mini campaign dress

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2012 vintage dress, featuring in their 2012 campaign with Gisele Bundchen Halter neck style mini dress in teal silk with brightly...

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2010s Italian Used Ferragamo

Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo 1990s Black and Navy Blue Jersey Dress Size 40
Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo 1990s Black and Navy Blue Jersey Dress Size 40

Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo 1990s Black and Navy Blue Jersey Dress Size 40

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Diego, CA

The perfect little black dress! This 1990s SALVATORE FERRAGOMO black and navy blue jersey dress is an easy winner! Features soft rayon jersey fabric that stretches to fit. Navy blue ...

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1990s Italian Used Ferragamo

FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis 2023 viscose blend off shoulder drape train gown M
FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis 2023 viscose blend off shoulder drape train gown M

FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis 2023 viscose blend off shoulder drape train gown M

By Salvatore Ferragamo, Maximilian

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SIZING Designer size: M Size reference: US4-6 / UK10 / IT42 / FR38 / S-M MEASUREMENTS: Chest: 36cm / 14" Waist: 37cm / 14.4" Hip: 50cm / 19.5" Length: 212.5cm / 82.9" We are not a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

Ferragamo boots
Ferragamo boots

Ferragamo boots

Located in Carnate, IT

Ferragamo knee-high black leather boots Internal zip.

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo pink Bum Bag
Salvatore Ferragamo pink Bum Bag

Salvatore Ferragamo pink Bum Bag

Located in Carnate, IT

Salvatore Ferragamo bum bag. In pink leather and silver hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Ferragamo 1990s Lavender Striped Knit Blouse
Ferragamo 1990s Lavender Striped Knit Blouse

Ferragamo 1990s Lavender Striped Knit Blouse

Located in valatie, NY

The signed Ferragamo gold tone metal cut out buttons function on the front placket and decoratively on each chest pocket.

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1990s Unknown Used Ferragamo

Altuzarra Women's Black Lace Dress with Front and Back Opening
Altuzarra Women's Black Lace Dress with Front and Back Opening

Altuzarra Women's Black Lace Dress with Front and Back Opening

By Ferragamo

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Very chic dress by Altuzarra Lace Black color Opening on front and back Total length cm 115 (45.2 inches) Worldwide express shipping included in the price !

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Glitter Sandals in Yellow
Salvatore Ferragamo Glitter Sandals in Yellow

Salvatore Ferragamo Glitter Sandals in Yellow

By Versace

Located in Carnate, IT

Salvatore Ferragamo Glitter Sandals in Yellow Ferragamo sandal.

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo purple stole with fruit pattern.
Salvatore Ferragamo purple stole with fruit pattern.

Salvatore Ferragamo purple stole with fruit pattern.

Located in Carnate, IT

Salvatore Ferragamo purple stole with fruit pattern. 34 cm x 190 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragomo Vintage Fuchsia + Yellow Colorblock Blouse + Blazer Jacket
Salvatore Ferragomo Vintage Fuchsia + Yellow Colorblock Blouse + Blazer Jacket

Salvatore Ferragomo Vintage Fuchsia + Yellow Colorblock Blouse + Blazer Jacket

By Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage SALVATORE FERRAGOMO fuchsia pink, purple and pale yellow silk tunic blouse and fitted cropped blazer jacket! Tunic features an avant garde flare, with an attached scarf....

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Late 20th Century Italian Used Ferragamo

"Ferragamo (Stripes)" - Abstract Fashion Photography - Winogrand
"Ferragamo (Stripes)" - Abstract Fashion Photography - Winogrand

"Ferragamo (Stripes)" - Abstract Fashion Photography - Winogrand

By Landon Nordeman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Landon Nordeman is inspired by the work of Garry Winogrand and William Eggleston. Described by New York Magazine's The Cut as their "backstage photographer extraordinaire," Nordeman...

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2010s Contemporary Used Ferragamo

Materials

Photographic Paper

Salvatore Ferragamo Orange leather Bracelet Italia “Gancini” Bracelet Brass
Salvatore Ferragamo Orange leather Bracelet Italia “Gancini” Bracelet Brass

Salvatore Ferragamo Orange leather Bracelet Italia “Gancini” Bracelet Brass

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

In the early 1970s, the designer's daughter, Fiamma Ferragamo (daughter of the first Ferragamo), wanted to design a special handbag for her mother.

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Used Ferragamo

Materials

Brass

Ferragamo Black Cotton Dress with High Side Opening
Ferragamo Black Cotton Dress with High Side Opening

Ferragamo Black Cotton Dress with High Side Opening

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in New Hope, PA

This black cotton dress from Ferragamo has a notched collar, left side breast pocket, short sleeves and a faux wrap style.

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Late 20th Century Italian Used Ferragamo

Vintage Salvatore Ferragomo 1990s Cheetah Leopard and Wheat Print 90s Tee Shirt
Vintage Salvatore Ferragomo 1990s Cheetah Leopard and Wheat Print 90s Tee Shirt

Vintage Salvatore Ferragomo 1990s Cheetah Leopard and Wheat Print 90s Tee Shirt

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage SALVATORE FERRAGOMO cheetah/leopard and wheat print short sleeve cotton t-shirt! Features symmetrical prints in gold, yellow, marigold and white. Sleeves can be worn rol...

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1990s Italian Used Ferragamo

Bijoux Cascio Jeweled Brooch with Gilded Metal and Poured Glass Beads
Bijoux Cascio Jeweled Brooch with Gilded Metal and Poured Glass Beads

Bijoux Cascio Jeweled Brooch with Gilded Metal and Poured Glass Beads

By Bijoux Cascio

Located in Atlanta, GA

Renowned for high-quality, gold-plated designs and meticulous craftsmanship, they famously collaborated with top fashion houses like Pucci, Ferragamo, and Capucci. Their vintage piec...

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1980s Italian Modern Used Ferragamo

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian peridot and diamond pendant, circa 1890
Victorian peridot and diamond pendant, circa 1890

Victorian peridot and diamond pendant, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

The total approximate diamond weight is 0.26 carats to an ornate drop pendant flowing with movement, featuring curving claws and fancy shape open back holing, fitted to the reverse w...

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1890s Victorian Used Ferragamo

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Silver

Versace Jeans Couture Multicolor Striped Button-Up Shirt circa 1990s
Versace Jeans Couture Multicolor Striped Button-Up Shirt circa 1990s

Versace Jeans Couture Multicolor Striped Button-Up Shirt circa 1990s

By Versace Jeans Couture

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair it with high-waisted designer jeans from Gucci or Louis Vuitton for a casual yet upscale vibe, or style it with tailored trousers from Prada or Salvatore Ferragamo for a more re...

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Late 20th Century Italian Used Ferragamo

Hermès Navy Blue Warm-Up Fleece Bomber Jacket
Hermès Navy Blue Warm-Up Fleece Bomber Jacket

Hermès Navy Blue Warm-Up Fleece Bomber Jacket

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

For footwear, consider sleek sneakers from Balenciaga or classic loafers by Salvatore Ferragamo to complete the look. Perfect for a stylish yet comfortable day out, this piece embodi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Ferragamo

Rush and Rattan Midcentury Round Coffee Table by Franca Helg for Bonacina, 1955
Rush and Rattan Midcentury Round Coffee Table by Franca Helg for Bonacina, 1955

Rush and Rattan Midcentury Round Coffee Table by Franca Helg for Bonacina, 1955

By Vittorio Bonacina, Franca Helg

Located in Varese, Lombardia

It has been required by the Ferragamo Foudation for the "Donne in equilibrio" exhibition.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ferragamo

Materials

Rush

Dominique Aurientis Necklace & Earrings Gold Gilt Drop New in Box
Dominique Aurientis Necklace & Earrings Gold Gilt Drop New in Box

Dominique Aurientis Necklace & Earrings Gold Gilt Drop New in Box

Located in Wallkill, NY

Still in the box from Bergdorf Goodman Dominique Aurientis started her career in the Dior atelier, moving on to the houses of Chanel, Givenchy, Lavin, Ferragamo, Pucci and Celine Thi...

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1980s French Used Ferragamo

Materials

Gilt Metal

1950s Punchinello White Leather Slides w Sculpted Cantilever Wooden Heel
1950s Punchinello White Leather Slides w Sculpted Cantilever Wooden Heel

1950s Punchinello White Leather Slides w Sculpted Cantilever Wooden Heel

Located in Gresham, OR

The solid platform and sole of the shoe are sculpted of buffed and polished layers of bonded wood in the style of Ferragamo's original 1940s "F-Heel." The uppers are a glossy calfsk...

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1960s Italian Used Ferragamo

Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Earrings 1980'S
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Earrings 1980'S

Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Earrings 1980'S

Located in Wallkill, NY

Dominique Aurientis started her career in the Dior atelier, moving on to the houses of Chanel, Givenchy, Lavin, Ferragamo, Pucci, and Celine This French jewelry designer has a vast...

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1980s French Used Ferragamo

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold

Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Crystal Earrings 1980s New, Never Worn
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Crystal Earrings 1980s New, Never Worn

Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Crystal Earrings 1980s New, Never Worn

Located in Wallkill, NY

***Dominique Aurientis started her career in the Dior atelier, moving on to the houses of Chanel, Givenchy, Lavin, Ferragamo, Pucci and Celine *This French jewelry designer has a v...

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1980s French Used Ferragamo

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

18k Gold Round Lab Ruby Engraved Signet Ring circa 1970s
18k Gold Round Lab Ruby Engraved Signet Ring circa 1970s

18k Gold Round Lab Ruby Engraved Signet Ring circa 1970s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

It can be styled effortlessly with designer items from high-end brands such as Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo, or Christian ...

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Late 20th Century Used Ferragamo

Gucci Green & Red Trim Cotton Logo Patch Cardigan circa 1980s
Gucci Green & Red Trim Cotton Logo Patch Cardigan circa 1980s

Gucci Green & Red Trim Cotton Logo Patch Cardigan circa 1980s

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Styling this cardigan can be effortless; pair it with tailored trousers and loafers from high-end designers like Salvatore Ferragamo or Brunello Cucinelli for a refined appearance.

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Late 20th Century Italian Used Ferragamo

1988 Lunch At The Ritz Texas Charm Dangle Earrings
1988 Lunch At The Ritz Texas Charm Dangle Earrings

1988 Lunch At The Ritz Texas Charm Dangle Earrings

By Lunch at the Ritz

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Perfect for those who wish to showcase their Texan pride, these earrings can be beautifully styled with pieces from other high-end designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Sal...

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1980s Used Ferragamo

Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Etched Interlocking CC Logo Clip-On Earrings
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Etched Interlocking CC Logo Clip-On Earrings

Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Etched Interlocking CC Logo Clip-On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair them with pieces from other high-end designers, such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, or Salvatore Ferragamo for a chic ensemble. These earrings are perf...

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Late 20th Century Used Ferragamo

NO Dominique Aurientis Poured gripoix Glass Gold tone Necklace 1980s
NO Dominique Aurientis Poured gripoix Glass Gold tone Necklace 1980s

NO Dominique Aurientis Poured gripoix Glass Gold tone Necklace 1980s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Dominique Aurientis started her career in the Dior atelier, moving on to the houses of Chanel, Givenchy, Lavin, Ferragamo, Pucci and Celine. *This French jewelry designer has a vas...

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1980s French Used Ferragamo

Materials

Pinchbeck

Mid Century Coro Topaz Rhinestone 14k Gold Plated Screw Back Earrings
Mid Century Coro Topaz Rhinestone 14k Gold Plated Screw Back Earrings

Mid Century Coro Topaz Rhinestone 14k Gold Plated Screw Back Earrings

By Coro

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Complement them with a pair of classic Christian Louboutin or Salvatore Ferragamo heels for a chic finish. Measurements: Length: 0.75".

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Mid-20th Century Used Ferragamo

Auth. Hermes Scarf A vos Crayons - Green - Exc. Condition Care Tag
Auth. Hermes Scarf A vos Crayons - Green - Exc. Condition Care Tag

Auth. Hermes Scarf A vos Crayons - Green - Exc. Condition Care Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

After designing for Salvatore Ferragamo (1998–2003), he began collaborating with Hermès in 2001 and has created multiple beloved carrés (including In the Pocket, Fleurs et Plumes, Fl...

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2010s French 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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