Ferragamo

1898, Italian. Salvatore Ferragamo, a shoe designer, started his career by apprenticing to a shoemaker. He embarked on a journey to prominence by starting a small repair shoe store in Italy, and also in Santa Barbara. He had a vision to produce the most exquisite shoes in the world. In 1923, he took his first step toward becoming a well-known shoemaker by founding the Hollywood Boot Shop. He began designing shoes for celebrities such as the Maharani of Cooch Behar, Marilyn Monroe, and Eva Peron.

Ferragamo quickly gained a reputation as “The Shoemaker for Celebrities”. He helped establish the thriving relationship between the cinema industry and the world of fashion. Salvatore Ferragamo is credited for inventing the wedge that would lead to the creation of comfortable and eye-catching shoes. Judy Garland, an American actress, was of particular interest to Ferragamo. A mutual appreciation developed between him and the actress, inspiring Ferragamo to produce one of his most famous creations. He launched the Rainbow Sandal series in 1938, which was made especially for Judy Garland.

The initial design featured kidskin leather and high platform heels wrapped in rows of multicolored suede. It's colorful, 8.5-centimeter wedge accentuated the actress' four-foot frame. Rainbow Sandal shoes demonstrated his ability to combine color, form, and comfort. Bidsquare offers a one-stop solution to find pieces from Salvatore Ferragamo for sale at online auction. Many of his designs are auctioned on our platform, allowing all collectors to find Ferragamo at auction for sale. Go through our sale listings to find the perfect piece for you.