The city of Florence is the capital of the Tuscan region in Italy. The city enjoys a long history of prosperity and rich culture as evidenced by its architecture, museums, churches and sculptures. Florence is a city embellished with some of the greatest works of art in history.
Florence inspires talent perhaps that is why it is a recipient of many works of art. From Michelangelo to Leonardo da Vinci, some of the most revered names in the world of art came or have at one time lived in Florence. Among the more contemporary masters who lived in Florence is none other than shoe visionary Salvatore Ferragamo.
The House of Ferragamo is known worldwide as one of the great luxury brands specializing in footwear and leather goods. Salvatore Ferragamo is originally from Naples, Italy. He made his first pair of shoes for his sister when he was 9.
The 11th child from a brood of 14, one of Salvatores brothers worked for a boots factory in Boston. He followed his brother in 1914 and worked briefly in the same factory. In search of a brighter and more glamorous future, he and his brother moved west to Hollywood.
They put up a small custom and repair shoe shop....
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