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Ferragamo Clothing

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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 Ferragamo shoes, 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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Designer: Ferragamo
1980s Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Black Wool Coat or Coat Dress Italy 10
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This is a wonderful vintage black wool coat dress from Salvatore Ferragamo. This could be worn as a coat if you don't mind slipping it over your head. I love the mandarin collar, a...
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1980s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

1970's Ferragamo Ribbed & Cable Burgundy Knit Cardigan
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Chic 1970's burgundy wool ribbed and cable knit fitted cardigan with silver and gold plated Ferragamo logo buttons down the front. In excellent condition, no signs of wear. Fits like...
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1970s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Cocktail Suit Dress 1990s
By Ferragamo
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Salvatore Ferragamo vintage 90s woman dress. Suit consisting of dress long with vest. Dress with gold-colored button closure, without sleeves. 100% viscose. Color black. Made in Ital...
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1990s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO c.2000’s Men’s Dark Brown 3 Button Leather Sport Coat Jacket
By Ferragamo
Located in Thiensville, WI
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO c.2000’s Men’s Dark Brown 3 Button Leather Sport Coat Jacket Circa: 2000’s Label(s): Ferragamo Style: Blazer jacket Color(s): D...
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1990s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

Ferragamo Graphic Pattern Silk Jumpsuit
By Ferragamo
Located in New York, NY
Ferragamo, brown and cream, abstract print, wide leg, sleeveless, jumpsuit, having a V neckline and an attached wide sash.
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Early 2000s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

Vintage Horsebit Gucci Shoes in Black Suede Size 7.5 With Box
By Ferragamo
Located in Portland, OR
These black suede vintage Gucci shoes have the classic silver horse bit buckles and are marked a size 7 and 1/2 B. The calf suede shoes come with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Ferragamo Clothing

Salvatore Ferragamo Deep Purple Wool Vintage Coat
By Salvatore Ferragamo, Ferragamo
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great vintage purple wool coat from Salvatore Ferragamo. The coat can be worn with lapels or with a mandarin collar and it has fl...
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Salvatore Ferragamo Ivory Leather Driving Mule - Size 6.5
By Ferragamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ferragamo Ivory Leather Driving Mule Shoe Size 6.5. This shoe is made of soft calfskin leather with a slightly rounded toe, decorated with a Gancini buckl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ferragamo Clothing

Vintage Ferragamo Grey Spot Silk Blouse
By Ferragamo
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage blouse by Ferragamo. The blouse has a grey silk background and black and white spot detail, with 2 button cuffs , round neckline and button opening at the back, with f...
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1980s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Coat 1980s Oversized Gray Wool Jacket W Pockets
By Ferragamo
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous 1980's Salvatore Ferragamo vintage gray wool jacket with front pockets. This would make a great addition to any Fall and Winter wardrobe! This versatile coat is f...
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1980s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

1990s Salvatore Ferragamo Size 7 Saddle Camel Leather Vintage Oxford 90s Booties
By Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic late 1990s SALVATORE FERRAGAMO saddle camel colored leather high heel lace up oxford booties! The perfect color that matches anything, and is great all year. Can easily...
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1990s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Viscose Long Cocktail Suit Dress 1990s
By Ferragamo
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Salvatore Ferragamo vintage 90s woman dress. Suit consisting of dress long with vest. Dress with gold-colored button closure, without sleeves. 100% viscose. Color black. Made in Ital...
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1990s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

Altuzarra Lace Dress IT 40
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 Ferragamo Clothing

Ferragamo Black Leather Ballet Flats with Velvet Trim - 7AA
By Ferragamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ferragamo Black Leather Ballet Flats with Velvet Trim - 7AA. These beautiful flats are in excellent condition with minor wear to the leather and some wear on the sole. The shoes feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ferragamo Clothing

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 Ferragamo Clothing

Ferragamo "Parrot & Floral" Multi-color Stretch Jeans
By Ferragamo
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully wicked Ferragamo "Parrot & Floral" print stretch jeans are size 6/Italy. The waist measures 27", waistband is 1 1/2" in width, inn...
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1990s Italian Ferragamo Clothing

Salvatore Ferragamo Printed Blouse
By Ferragamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ultimate springtime blouse. This Salvatore Ferragamo blouse is made from a sheer 100% silk chiffon fabric ensuring incredible comfort and style. This blouse has long sleeves that feature a mother of pearl button detailing. Cut in a slouchy fit with a v neck and high low fit, this printed blouse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ferragamo Clothing

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Size: Italian 42 - US 6/8
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Ferragamo clothing for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Ferragamo clothing available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of pink, purple, red and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Laura Biagiotti, Roccobarocco, and Valentino Miss V appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Ferragamo clothing from top boutiques around the world. Ferragamo clothing prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $237 and tops out at $1,350, while the average work can sell for $425.
Questions About Ferragamo Clothing
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ferragamo is mostly known for producing luxury silk ties for men and handcrafted leather shoes for women and men. One of the Italian fashion house's signature styles is the stacked-heel, bow-capped Vara Pump, which debuted in the 1970s. Shop a range of Ferragamo apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ferragamo’s Gancini print is a famous pattern that resembles a series of interlacing hooks. It was inspired by the metalwork of the Palazzo Spini Feroni gates. It is usually printed in black and white. Shop an array of Ferragamo pieces featuring the iconic Gancini print on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Famed shoemaker Ferragamo was born Salvatore Ferragamo in 1898 in Bonito, Italy. The future shoe designer was the eleventh of 14 children born to Antonio Ferragamo and Mariantonia Ferragamo (both had the same surname prior to their marriage). It is reported that at age nine he made himself a pair of shoes and decided that he had found his calling. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Ferragamo shoes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Yes, Salvatore Ferragamo is a luxury brand. Over the century since Italian shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo opened his first shoe store on Hollywood Boulevard in 1923, the brand — which Ferragamo subsequently established in Florence, Italy, in 1927 — has gained an international reputation for pieces made with fine Italian artisanship that elegantly balance form and function. After Salvatore's death in 1960, his wife, Wanda Ferragamo, led the brand's growth into a global luxury empire that, in addition to shoes, produced silk scarves, leather pieces, perfume and much more while adhering to its high standards of quality. Today, the multinational family-owned and -operated luxury brand has 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. Explore a variety of Salvatore Ferragamo pieces on 1stDibs.

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