Ferragamo's Swan to test Indian waters

MUMBAI: For almost a century, Ferragamo shoes have adorned the heels of the most stylish men and women on earth. And if you’re thinking about
that celebrated pair of Ferragamos worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film Wizard of Oz, you won’t be blamed for not knowing that Ferragamo also makes yachts. But then, as Leonardo Ferragamo, son of the legendary Salvatore Ferragamo, likes to joke, “shoes and boats are both forms of transportation”. Twelve years ago, the scion of what is one of Italy’s foremost luxury houses, gave in to his passion for sailing and purchased Nautor, makers of the famous Swan yachts. Today, Ferragamo is on a rare visit to India; he believes it is time for the Swan to set sail on Indian waters.

For its entry, Nautor has tied up with Ocean Blue, a Mumbai-based luxury boating pioneer that represents other international yacht brands and also has a joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra to build fibreglass powerboats.
“Swan is the Bentley of yachts,” says Malav Shroff, CEO of Ocean Blue. Swan is a connoisseur’s yacht, and may not be for everyone. Not least because it will have a Rs 3 crore-plus price tag.

“There are aspects of Nautor that bear close similarity to our shoe business,” says Ferragamo. “They both involve international luxury marketing and leading a product that combines functionality and beauty.”

Nautor’s Swan was born in Peetersaari, Finland in 1966. Till then, nobody had thought of building a vessel over 10 metre long, out of fibreglass with only trimming in wood. Nautor quickly captured the attention of sailing enthusiasts. The company, however, suffered a string of misfortunes, starting with a fire that destroyed the boatyard and a series of buyers with deep pockets but no strategic vision. There had been no new product launches for ten years and that’s when Ferragamo, smitten by the brand, stepped in with his personal fortune and a strong conviction to give a boat legend, famous for delivering both quality and racing performance, its due.

Ferragamo of course appreciates good craftsmanship, whether in a shoe or on a boat. His father, Salvatore Ferragamo, started one of the world's grandest luxury goods businesses when he opened his first shoe shop in Florence in 1927. Leonardo learnt the art of shoemaking in the family business and went on to head the menswear division and spearhead the brand’s drive into Asia.

According to Mr Shroff, the boating industry is ostensibly divided between leisure crafts that are under 40 feet and yachts that can go upwards of 100 feet. Swan, with yachts between 42-130 feet, will be fighting it out with previous entrants like Ferretti, Azimut and Princess.

Shroff estimates there to be anywhere between 50-100 Indian yacht owners although precise information is made difficult by the furtiveness surrounding yacht purchase not to mention most super-yachts are moored in marinas off the Mediterranean coast.

For those in the know, a huge incentive for buying the Rs 3-crore-plus Swan is the potential admission into the Swan Club, a rarefied clique of Swan owners privy to prestigious races (the highlight of which is the biennial Swan Cup held in Porto Cervo) and cruising rendezvous in some of the most exclusive destinations around the globe. “I bought my first Swan so I could be a part of the club,” admits Ferragamo, who owns both a 42 and a 90 and participates in up to ten races a year. That, and the opportunity to be closely involved in the building of one’s yacht; Swan yachts are semi-custom made. “We work closely with the customer to ensure that the ultimate product is what they always dreamed of,” says Ferragamo.

Ferragamo, of course, knows how to make beautiful top quality products that people enjoy buying. Rumour has it that his investment in Nautor is paying off handsomely, although he himself is loath to talk numbers. And what about the fiercely protected ‘Made in Italy’ brand? This is one area they might have to leave to the Finns, who Ferragamo says have been building boats for centuries.

There might be a time when he extends the Ferragamo brand to Nautor, but for now Ferragamo is focussed on enjoying his newly acquired Swan 90. And Turkey is where it’s headed this summer.


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Suri Cruise’s designer clothing collection grows

Suri Cruise has got a designer clothing collection that would rival that of many adult celebrities and now she has added an enviable little handbag to her ever-increasing wardrobe.

While many have criticised Katie Holmes’ fashion choices for her daughter in the past, I have to admit that I always think she looks absolutely adorable.

Ok, ok so maybe the lipstick and the high heels were a little too grown up for a three-year-old but there’s no denying that the toddler has become a designer clothing icon.

We here at Secret Sales HQ are currently cooing over pictures of Suri carrying a miniature version of one of her mum’s designer handbags.

Katie’s mini-me was papped with a gorgeous little version of the metallic Salvatore Ferragamo Sofia bag while in Jamaica earlier this month.

And before you start having palpitations at the miniature handbag’s £540 price tag, I’ll let you know that both mother and daughter received the matching set as a Christmas gift from the designer himself.

While this time Suri’s designer handbag was a freebie (the lucky thing), her doting parents are believed to have spent more than £1 million on her clothing collection.

Do you think Suri is growing up too fast?


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Suri Cruise Totes an $850 Bag! (Matches with Mom)

It's no secret -- Suri Cruise is not your typical three-year-old. She sports heels, she wears lipstick, and she's the offspring of two major celebs. The mini-fashionista was just spotted toting around an $850 handbag as she boarded a helicopter with her parents in Jamaica this month! Dad, Tom Cruise, was right -- even he admits his little girl is becoming a proper fashionista. "She will not wear trousers -- only dresses," he told Us Magazine.

Here are the accessory deets: It's the Salvatore Ferragamo "Sofia" Bag. Mom Katie Holmes was carrying the larger version of the bag -- hers will set you back around $2,700.

Would you ever get your daughter a handbag that costs upwards of three digits? Many moms say no. "How ridiculous is that! I am all for kids being spoiled, but definitely in moderation," says Ameena Din, a mom and blogger of FancyThatFancyThis.com. "My four-year-old has some really cute stuff from her grandparents -- Burberry, Juicy Couture, etc. -- but 95 percent of the time, she is wearing Target's best!"

Sarah Caron, mom and blogger of SarahsCucinaBella.com, disagrees. "I read about this and didn't think anything of it. Honestly, if her parents want to let her carry an expensive bag, that's their prerogative, and I don't think anyone has the right to judge them for it," she says.

Although those price tags are kind of shocking, what's not such a big surprise is that the mother and daughter matched. They've worn identical dresses before. Moms, do you and your daughters like to match?


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Suri Cruise Totes an $850 Handbag!

Suri Cruise has expensive taste!

The 3-year-old donned an $850 Salvatore Ferragamo "Sofia" handbag while boarding a helicopter with her parents in Jamaica Feb. 5.

The accessory is a mini version of mom Katie Holmes' $1,850 "Sofia" purse, which she also carried on the trip.

See more of Suri's adorable moments while traveling

This isn't the first time the mother-daughter duo have matched.

In January, they donned identical bright red baby doll dresses -- from the actress' own line, Holmes & Yang! -- while visiting a Los Angeles dance studio.

See a baby who looks like Suri - and more celeb baby look-alikes

Tom Cruise, 47, has said "Suri's very much like her mother.

"She will not wear trousers, only dresses. I put a pair of trousers on her and turn and leave the room and straight away the trousers are off and a dress is on instead!" he added.

"The other day, Kate showed her some gold-colored sneakers thinking she might like to wear them, and she looked at them and said, 'Oh mommy, these are lovely, but they're boy shoes,'" Cruise went on. “She's sweet, but she's very strong-willed -- just like her mother."


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7 Reasons Suri Isn’t Like Your 3-Year-Old

There are many reasons why Suri Cruise isn’t like your average everyday three-year-old, she just happens to have superstar parents, she’s uber rich and she gets to travel all over the world. But there are seven more day-to-day reasons why Suri isn’t like the three-year-old down the block, next door or in your own home. Check them out here!

Suri Wears Heels:
Suri loves to throw on a pair of flirty high heels, and not just those plastic Disney princess kind. “She, like every little girl – she loves my high heels,” Katie told Access Hollywood late last year. And where does one get ‘real’ high heels for the toddler and preschool set? Katie confessed that, “They are actually ballroom dancing shoes for kids, I found them for her and she loves them.” Yes, yes she does.

Suri Wears Lipstick :
Little girls are often drawn to lipstick with a candy like fervor. And Suri is no exception. But generally the lipstick experimentation stays in the home, but this three-year-old likes to flaunt her colored lips. Her mom even recently took her to Sephora for some mother daughter makeup buying time. And check out this photo here, is this really all hers? If so, she has more makeup than most adults I know! Usually, if they do take their lip garnish seriously, a simple hued gloss is more appropriate. Tom Cruise dished about what a girly-girl she is saying she loves to “get her nails done with mom." Next stop, mascara or maybe some eyeliner?

Suri Has a $3 Million Dollar Wardrobe
Who knows if there is any truth to the rumor that TomKat spent three-million-dollars on Suri’s clothing. But even if they spent just ten percent of that, it would be a jaw dropping amount. Especially for someone so young. “Katie and Tom really splurge on Suri, and as they’re so famous, they always get the top fashion designers to custom-make her clothes,” a source said. “Suri may only be three, but she’s very vocal when it comes to her outfits and she’s rarely seen in anything twice.” But three-million dollars? A million for each year? With all the celebrity free-bees and gifts, it seems doubtful that they would have spent anywhere near that much.

Suri Does Not Get Cold
Lots of kids refuse to wear their coats and hats in the cold winter air but they generally give in, but Suri Cruise stands her ground and is rarely seen sporting clothing appropriate for the chill. Fortunately, she was recently spotted actually wearing a jacket, a modern day miracle. But she tends to go without any kind of warm clothing unless she’s in extreme weather like in the midst of a blizzard. Check out the photo here of her in Boston. Notice everyone else in sweaters, boots and scarves and she’s in a simple sundress with not a sleeve or tight in sight.

Suri carries an $850 purse
An $850 purse isn’t just something unheard of for a 3-year-old, it’s also rather rare for even a 30 year old. But this precocious preschooler reportedly has her own $850 handbag. Suri was recently spotted carrying a mini version of the Salvatore Ferragamo Sofia Handbag, a small version of her mom’s big girl version which retails for $1850.

Suri hides from the paparazzi
Doesn’t every kid have this problem? Not so much. But poor Suri has been the prey of the paparazzi since she was born. You’d think she’d be used to it. But she still hides from their prying lenses when out and about with her almost as famous mom and dad. And Dad Tom doesn’t seem to mind. He once said “'Those paparazzi shots of Suri are incredible.” It does make for quite a candid photo album.

Suri wears dresses designed by mommy
If her mom happens to be a home sewer, than perhaps an average three year old would occasionally wear something made and designed just for them. But in Suri’s case, she inspired a whole collection of girls’ dresses from mom’s Holmes & Yang clothing company, which includes apparel for both adults and kids. And Suri and Katie have even been spotted wearing matching Holmes & Yang dresses. If it's good enough for Suri, I guess it's good enough for Katie.

Yes, that is how Suri rolls. Would you indulge/spoil your own child like that if you could?


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Suri Cruise Carries Ferragamo Purse Worth Over $800. Heels, Lipstick, Handbags - What's Next?

What do you get the toddler who has everything? And we mean, um, everything?

Suri Cruise, who, lest we forget, is three years old, continued to cut her fashionista (baby) teeth by toting a mini version of a metallic Salvatore Ferragamo handbag valued at £540 (around $840), the Daily Mail reports.

Carried by papa Tom Cruise, little Suri flashed the designer bag, which is a downsized version of the Sofia purse mom Katie Holmes was carrying.

And no, the tyke hasn't gotten a huge increase in her allowance. The handbags were Christmas gifts from the Ferragamo fashion house, according to the paper.

How nice. When I was three, I considered myself lucky to carry my boy neighbor's hand-me-down "Fall Guy" lunchbox. Then again, with her penchant for wearing high heels and red lipstick, Suri's no ordinary toddler.

So what's next? Will she soon be hitting the playground in a full-length fur coat? And how soon before she becomes a guest judge on "Project Runway?"

Better yet... how soon before we go to therapy because we're jealous of a toddler's wardrobe?


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Indian actress puts her stamp on the Ferragamo museum

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has had an impression of her foot taken at the Ferragamo museum in Florence.

Speaking to India Today, the Bollywood star explained that she is excited to have been chosen for the accolade.

Commenting on the stylish footwear that has been designed specifically for her, she said: "It’s every girl’s dream come true."

People staying in accommodation in Florence may want to visit the museum and see the custom designed shoes made for Ms Chopra.

As well as showing off famous feet - including casts taken from Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe - the exhibitions detail the life and work of the famous Italian shoe designer.

The Museums of Florence website informs that the Ferragamo contains a host of exhibits relating to his designs, including patents and sketches of some of his most recognisable footwear.

Opened by his family in 1995 to demonstrate Ferragamo’s artistic talents, the installations could provide a welcome break for people staying in hotel Firenze who have tired of shopping.


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Ferragamo fairy

How does it feel to receive this rare honour?

It’s every girl’s dream come true. A fantabulous pair of shoes specially designed for me by one of the foremost brands in the world! I am delighted to own my very own customised pair of shoes from Ferragamo. My feet never felt so special and pampered!

Are you a shoe person?

I am definitely a shoe person. A peek into my wardrobe will reveal just how fascinated I am.

I haven’t really counted how many I own, but I can guarantee they run into hundreds.

Do you believe a killer pair of statement shoes, say more than an expensive bag or clothes?

Completely! A pair of sexy shoes can boost your mood, confidence and favourite outfit.

They have the power to make even the dullest of outfits uber chic and give it that much needed oomph. They are a wardrobe essential!

How important is footwear to create a ‘Priyanka’ look?

High heels are my favorite accessory. I love to experiment with different kinds of looks and colours. High heels are a key factor in creating the ‘Priyanka’ look!

Your wardrobe must haves …

Must haves in any shoe closet — Ferragamo, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, Versace and Gucci .

If you started your own line of footwear, how would they look and what would you call the line?

Very girlie, very sexy and all high heels! It could be called either ‘Quintessentials by Priyanka Chopra’ or ‘Secrets’ by Priyanka Chopra (giggles).

In India, do you think women focus enough on shoes in creating a look, as much as they focus on clothes?

To some extent. There are a few who don’t give their footwear as much importance as they would give to their clothes, make-up and accessories.

They tend to underestimate the power of sexy shoes. But trust me when I say, a great pair of shoes have the power to enhance even the most boring outfits.

One actor (female) apart from yourself in Bollywood who you think has a good choice in shoes

That’s a tough one (Laughs). All the girls have a great choice. But if I had to pick just one, I guess it would be Priety Zinta. She has a fabulous sense of style!


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Priyanka's foot stamp at Ferragamo museum!

Priyanka Chopra became the first Indian actress to cast her foot impression at the famous Salvatore Ferragamo museum in Florence, Italy.

The star also gets her own custom-designed shoes from the Ferragamo house.

"I can't wait for a proper red carpet debut of a custom-designed shoe from Ferragamo. It's every girl's dream come true," Priyanka said.

"Although I was consulted during the design process, it was another feeling altogether when I saw the shoes for the first time," she added.

With this honour, Priyanka joins Hollywood celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Madonna and Drew Barrymore.

Although Priyanka is the first Bollywood stunner to grace the Ferragamo museum, she happens to be the second Indian celebrity after the Maharani of Cooch Behar, Indira Devi, received the same honour in 1938. The Maharani's customised pair was reported to be a jewelled sandal.

A few months ago, Priyanka was invited to Italy to cast her foot impression at the museum. Leonardo Ferragamo, director of the Ferragamo Museum, took her on a tour of the place.

Then, Priyanka was shown several sandal designs and she chose a glamorous evening pair of sandals with rhinestone crusted 13-cm heel and platform.

"It's much more than I expected. Being custom-made, the sandals will be the only pair of their kind in the entire world," Priyanka said. Her sandals resemble the ones made for Madonna and Marilyn Monroe. On her trip to the museum, Priyanka said: "I was totally floored by the extensive tour." At the museum, Priyanka reportedly saw shoes that were created as far back as 80 years. It's believed that iconic designer Salvatore's son, Leonardo, who manages the family business now, hosted a special dinner for Priyanka at his house.

Priyanka is making news over her reported intimacy with Hollywood star Gerard Butler. The actor reportedly visited her on the sets of Anjaana Anjaani. It's believed that Gerard spent a full day with her and took an active interest in Priyanka's scenes.

Also, reports are rife that Priyanka has been seen dining with pop singer Jay Sean in New York.

The buzz goes that Jay and Priyanka have been spotted at various top restaurants and bars in New York of late. It's a known fact that Sean is keen to have her in a video for his new album, All Or Nothing.


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The Shoes Every Man Should Have in His Closet

Someone said that good men’s shoes are like cars. And there is truth to that saying!

Shoes get you from point A to point B in a certain style, and "reward" you by plummeting in value the moment your feet hit the sidewalk—similar to when a car leaves the dealership.

Hence, most practical men try to find a pair of shoes that would serve all purposes. I’ve done some research and found out that such an all-purpose, single pair of shoes simply doesn’t exist. A shoe that matches your formal outfit would look off style with a pair of jeans or chinos for example.

“There’s usually a lot to choose from! The latest shoe trends include shoes that have pointy toe, but the square toe is still very popular among men in the U.S., not so much for the European customers,” says Willie Velasques, a long-term salesman in one of the biggest men’s department stores in the United States.

Once you enter a shoe store, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the variety of choices sprawled right in front of your eyes. Sales people may not always be very helpful in determining the best for your needs, and also let’s face it, we all have different tastes.

To deal with the huge selection, Velasques advises that before you go shopping, "Have at least a vague idea of what type of shoes would best serve the purpose; you have to think about your priorities first, including style, comfort, or a little bit of both," he says.

My experience has been that some shoe stores look close to junk yards at the end of the day, with shoe boxes strewn around and single display shoes laying around out of commission, especially during a big shoe sale or a promotion. So, shop for shoes right after the store opens, when everything is in order and sales people are more attentive to your needs.

The Basic Styles
After doing thorough research on what’s sold out there, and talking to fashion experts in the field, we all came to the conclusion that the bottom of your closet should have at least some, if not all, of the following five types of shoes.

Plain or Cap-Toe Oxfords: These shoes will get you through just about any special event life can throw at you. This style is a “must have” in a men’s shoe collection. They are always appropriate and in style, and you can face a family crisis in them as well as an important job interview.

Recommended brands to look for are Johnston & Murphy, Calvin Klein, Allen Edmonds—one of the few still made in the U.S., it has great quality—and the champion of Swiss footwear, Bally, known for it’s simple design and refined toe.

Prices range from $150 to $400. Although they usually come in a black, dark brown and burgundy color, wear them in black if there’s a good chance of an event ending in tears, such as funerals, job interviews, dates, or weddings.

Wingtips: This style usually comes in black, burgundy, and brown. In black they mean business, just another classic style. However, with a rubber sole, in a brown suede or nubuck they mean comfort and will go with your khaki pants or will fit your business-casual everyday outfits.

Shoe brands to look for: Cole Haan, Johnston & Murphy, Allen Edmonds, and more on the cutting-edge Hugo Boss, Prices: $155–$350

Loafers: If you live in the United States, you need loafers. It's easy to get them off your feet when you pass through the airport security gates. As casual or business-casual, slip-on shoes, loafers are American men’s most beloved shoes. They vary in style, however, formal enough in a shiny version and appropriate for the office, or dress-down in a more matte finish, in black, brown, burgundy, or two-tone as an everyday kick-around footwear.

Brands: Bostonian, Cole Haan, Johnston & Murphy, Bruno Magli. Price range: $89.99–$450

Walking Shoes: These shoes make ideal partners for your busy days. If you are always on the go or walk around a lot, you need a pair of lightweight, soft, leather shoes with supple rubber soles and good arch support. Consider them semi-dress or casual, but they could feel as a shoe alternative to sneakers.

Recommended Brands: ECCO, Rockport, Clarks, Timberland, and exclusive quality by Bruno Magli, Hugo Boss, Bally, and Ferragamo. Prices: $140–$550

Sneakers: Made of canvas, mesh, or leather, sneakers are just perfect for your leisure time. But I don’t mean here only running sneakers or the classic tennis shoes. They could be the perfect shoe to wear on your way to work while standing on the bus, train, or just walking. You can switch them right before you enter your work place. If you keep them clean and take good care of them, they’ll last longer.

Brands: Converse, Lacoste, Puma, more fashionable ones by Ted Baker (English designer). Prices: $45–$150


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Ferragamo Parfums Launches Incanto Bloom, A.K.A. Springtime, Bottled

Although a good chunk of the US will get hit with a major winter snowstorm this weekend, there is one sign that warm weather is on its way -- spring fragrance launches!

Here's a good one for you -- this weekend Salvatore Ferragamo Parfums is launching new Incanto Bloom exclusively at Bloomindale's, and it's as fresh and spring-y as they come.

"It's a story of flowers done in a young way," the creator of the fragance, Sophie Labbé, from International Flavors and Fragrances, told StyleList at the editor launch event. "It's extremely feminine."

The scent is a bright fruity-floral with top notes of grapefruit flowers and freesia, a "magnificent, blooming heart" of tea rose and champaca flowers, and a deep dry down of cashmere wood and musk.

We adore the girly-chic bottle, which is adorned with the iconic Ferragamo Vara bow.

If you're in the NYC area on Saturday, Bloomindale's 59th Street and Soho are hosting a few promo events to celebrate the launch.

With an $82 purchase (the price of the 3.4 oz Incanto Bloom EDT), you'll get a gift with purchase and Ferragamo Parfums will package and send a mini size of the new fragrance to anyone you want in North America. (You can kill two Valentine's Day birds with one stone!)

Also at the 59th Street location you can do a Miss Bloom photo shoot where you style yourself with Ferragamo accessories and get a picture to take home.

Or check out the pop-up gallery tomorrow in Soho at 201 Mulberry Street between Spring and Kenmare where they'll be doing the Miss Bloom photo shoots and handing out samples of Incanto Bloom.

Perfume launch season is heating up -- check out the insider details from Beyonce's fragrance launch party.


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Salvatore Ferragamo Introduces a New Made-to-Measure Tramezza collection

February 5, 2010 - New York, New York - Tremezzo, one of Salvatore Ferragamo’s luxe shoe collections gets a full complement of new accompaniments for spring. A just-introduced line of made-to-measure suiting, jackets, pants and outerwear, inspired by the popular footwear range lets fans adopt its classical style from head to toe.

The process begins when a Ferragamo consultant advises clients on fit, color and over 350 fabric options, including silks, linens, wools and cashmeres produced by top Italian mills. Measurements taken by the house’s tailors are sent to the Florence headquarters, where artisans produce the finished garments in four-to-six weeks.

The exclusive made-to-measure experience is offered at the Salvatore Ferragamo Fifth Avenue flagship in New York. Personal appointments are also available at a client’s home or office by appointment.


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Claudia Schiffer and a 1950s style Monte Carlo for Ferragamo

Tribute to TO CATCH A THIEF...Claudia Schiffer and a 1950s style Monte Carlo for the new Salvatore Ferragamo advertising campaign.
Claudia Schiffer is to be the face of Salvatore Ferragamo for Spring/Summer 2010 and lead an ad campaign focusing on the glamour of cinema in the Fifties.
The photographer is Mario Testino, exponent of the Florentine brand’s sophisticated glamour for a number of seasons now, having produced various press campaigns evoking movie locations and atmospheres and the eternal allure of the stars of the wide screen, in a modern key.
After Rome, Capri, Naples and London, the new Ferragamo campaign is set in Monte Carlo.
Alongside Claudia Schiffer in this campaign made last October, is Thierry Besin, a young French charmant who lives between the Côte d’Azur and Paris, where he looks after real estate interests.
In producing the campaign, Mario Testino drew on the atmospheres of Alfred Hitchcock’s famous “To Catch a Thief” (1955), starring the legendary Grace Kelly and shot on the Monaco Riviera.
Claudia Schiffer’s cool, mysterious and sophisticated charisma is enhanced by the elegance of Ferragamo accessories and the highly evocative setting.
To recreate the mood of the period, some of the images involved the use of a Riva Acquarama speedboat and a 1948 vintage Daimler that belonged to the chairman of the car manufacturer in those years – a car that made history and was also immortalized in Hitchcock’s film.
Against a background of jewellery heists, intrigue and car chases along the Côte d’Azur, Salvatore Ferragamo gives us a new interpretation of a timeless classic.


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Fergie is Data Delicious

Fergie hits the green carpet toting around a Ferragamo minaudiere at the Data Awards at the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday (January 28).

The 34-year-old entertainer posed for photos and performed “Boom Boom Pow” with her fellow Black Eyed Peas at the event, sponsored by BlackBerry and social networking website Dipdive.com.

The first annual Data Awards recognized outstanding dance DJs and producers. Winners in various categories took home custom titanium BlackBerry smartphones!

Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/01/29/fergie-is-a-data-darling/#ixzz0eG836kol


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Schiffer sails with Salvatore Ferragamo

Luxury footwear brand Salvatore Ferragamo has unveiled its spring 10 ad campaign featuring supermodel Claudia Schiffer.


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Take a Cruise with Ferragamo Parfums

Ferragamo Parfums announced that its Tuscan Soul Amenties were selected to be onboard of the Silver Spirit, the Silversea newest luxury cruise ship, starting from January 2010.
With the debut of Silver Spirit, the cruise company decided to include a touch of Italian lifestyle to its guests' suite experience by offering a new collection of bath amenities by renowned Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo.
This luxurious new array of bath essentials conjures up the heart and soul of Tuscany with its signature scent, Tuscan Soul, a citrus woody floral fragrance designed for both women and men. The collection includes shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, bath and shower gel, and choice of two soaps.
Tuscan Soul Guest Collection satisfies the needs of the most sophisticated consumers whenever they travel.
The Tuscan Soul Guest Collection is a complete range of amenities starting from cleansing to specific beauty treatments as well as hydrating and refreshing products, all fragranced with the fresh and elegant Tuscan Soul fragrance.
Exclusive formula and natural ingredients guarantee products of highest quality for your absolute wellbeing.
Tuscan Soul Guest Collection created for the amenities market, is already present in over fifty luxury hotels and ten airlines, among which the Singapore Airbus 380 First Class.


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Claudia Schiffer is face of Salvatore Ferragamo

Luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo has signed up former supermodel Claudia Schiffer as the face of its spring/summer campaign.

Schiffer will star in the retro campaign inspired by fifties cinema shot by photographer Mario Testino.

The ad campaign draws on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 film “To Catch a Thief” starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly on the Monaco Riviera.


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Ferragamo, Westwood leave their gaucho marks

Reporting from Milan -- Two back-to-back shows on Sunday served up wildly different takes on the gaucho.

It's not surprising in and of itself; it's one of those instantly recognizable silhouettes -- kind of like riffing on the cowboy. The most interesting part was how the vastly different labels go to the same place.

The Ferragamo show started to the sound of clip-clopping of horse shoes and explicitly referenced the "adventure loving gaucho" roaming the grassy plains of the South American pampas in poncho-sized cardigan sweaters, shearling jackets and toggle-button blanket coats, accessorized with sturdy leather riding boots, high-crown hats and scarves -- some voluminous knits, others in lightweight silk with fringed edges.

Jackets in paisley printed velvet and tartan, as well as wide-striped trousers lent some looks a dandy flair, almost as if the gauchos had been on a Carnaby Street holiday and brought some of the flair back home.

The Westwood show began with a homeless man crawling out of a cardboard box at the top of the runway, with a blue silk sleeping bag around his shoulders and baggy pants tucked into thick woolen mid-calf socks. Other ponchos were cobbled together from cast-off windowpane check hoodies and what looked for all the world like repurposed animal skin rugs. Models sported high-crown hats so crumpled and worn they could have been sourced from the Dumpster behind the "Bonanza" set.

Drawing on a famous UK cold snap from the winter of 1978-79 (part of Westwood's global warning call to arms, a theme that ran through the collection), it wasn't the romantic vision of the high-plains cowboy that inspired Westwood, but rather what she called "the roving vagrant whose daily get-up is a battle gear for the harsh weather conditions." In short, homeless people.

Westwood's vagrants, with their "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without" ingenuity had an almost noble air to them. One model channeled Jimi Hendrix wearing nothing more than a sheepskin, a pair of dark jeans and a headband, another looked rakish by cinching a pair of oversized Prince of Wales check trousers into a paperbag waist.

Given the sheer amount of shearling that's been sent down the runway this season, it's likely we'll see more of this rugged, high-plains drifter on catwalks to come, but the wildly divergent takes on the same iconic male silhouette illustrate just how much open space there is on the Patagonian grasslands of style.


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Ferragamo CEO Expects Sales Growth in 2010 as Demand Returns

Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Chief Executive Officer Michele Norsa expects to post higher sales in 2010 after growth returned in all of the Italian luxury company’s markets in the final two months of 2009.

“For the first time, all the different regions were positive,” the CEO said in an interview Jan. 16. “It shows a change of a trend, which I hope will be the trend for 2010, of small but hopefully constant growth.” He expects Ferragamo to report high-single-digit growth this year.

Ferragamo, whose shoes have been worn by Marilyn Monroe and Condoleeza Rice, aims to open 20 to 30 stores this year, more than 50 percent of which will be in Asia, Norsa said. Ferragamo had 550 points of sale worldwide as of July, including standalone stores and concessions in department stores.

Excluding Japan, sales of luxury goods grew by around 10 percent in 2009 in the Asia Pacific region, according to consulting firm Bain & Co. Globally, the luxury-goods market shrank 8 percent to 153 billion euros ($220 billion), Bain estimated in October.

Ferragamo may have to tailor its products to suit Chinese consumers, Norsa said. He said that Chinese shoppers had “probably” replaced Russians, Japanese and Americans as the biggest spenders on luxury goods in Europe. The CEO of Ermenegildo Zegna SpA, the century-old Italian maker of men’s suits, said in an interview on Jan. 15 that Greater China will become its most important market in 2010.

Initial Public Offering

Norsa said Ferragamo’s plan for an initial public offering remains “a valid project” although not an immediate priority. “There is no specific timing but the project is still there,” Norsa said.

In 2008, Ferragamo reported revenue of 691 million euros, led by the Asia Pacific region, which registered a 23 percent increase in sales. Net income for the period was 39 million euros.

Norsa has run the privately held, Florence-based company since 2006. The shoemaker is still owned by the widow of founder Salvatore Ferragamo and other family members.


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Luxury is warm and sensual for Ferragamo

The free spirit of an adventure-loving gaucho.
The solitude of vast, unconfined space.
Wide expanses that touch the blue of the sky.

The echo of infinite plains, where human footprints fade beneath the horse’s shoe.
... a new world of Salvatore Ferragamo.
Luxury is warm and sensual. With shades of whisky to chocolate browns and soft neutral tones.
Natural wool is heavy yet with a beautiful softness. With the pungent smell of leather and prestige “saddlery” finishes on leather belts, worn on top of knitted cardigans.
The elegance and pride of a “man on horseback” is portrayed in the natural sophistication of his casual look.
Paisley printed velvet has a regimental flavour, whilst vertical striped trousers and tartan jackets are paired with dress shirts and bow ties.
Style is the freedom to wear...
A courageous, austere, adventurous soul expresses himself with a soft and sophisticated elegance.
Loose-knit maxi-sweaters with an exuberant poncho-like volume, feature tricot braiding and fringes in natural colours. Like luxury blankets in an exquisite medley of colours, the neck opens on naked skin in a seductive play of contrasts.
A man in a hat, shearling jacket and stout leather boots.
An esprit libre travelling with a tartan bag.
Wild, restless, irresistible.
He wears graphically printed checks on jackets in vibrant navy and racing green.
Flannel shirts and superfine sheer cashmere sweaters under an exquisite brocade jacket.
A sophisticated challenge to normality and convention; in the domain of absolute luxury.


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Celebrities love their Ferragamo

SALVATORE Ferragamo has long been a favorite among Hollywood’s hottest celebrities., A-list stars like Demi Moore, Natalie Portman, Madonna, Morgan Freeman, Mila Kunis and Cate Blanchett, to name a few have all been seen donning plush name.

Ever the timeless beauty, Demi Moore attended the GQ Gentlemen’s Ball 2009 carrying on one hand, the charming Ashton Kutcher and on the other, a black leather and patent braided clutch from the Ferragamo Pre Fall 2009 collection.

The edgy Natalie Portman was spotted patronizing the well-loved brand. She shows off her style with a short ink blue double breasted jacket with puffed sleeves from the Fall Winter 09 collection to the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival while promoting her film "Love and Other Impossible Pursuits."

The Material Girl herself was also seen sporting some of Ferragamos latest looks. Madonna was in an ink blue fur coat with a fox collar from the Fall Winter 2009 collection during the screening of Tom Ford’s new film "A Single Man" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Morgan Freeman looked more dapper than usual during the "Invictus" screening as he wore a black tuxedo with a one-button jacket and black satin details, worn with a black inner shirt from all from Ferragamo.

Mila Kunis was a showstopper during the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards as she strutted down the red carpet in Python pumps with platform and metal from the Fall Winter 2009 collection.

Even the streets are being invaded with Ferragamo’s urbane styles. Celebrated actress Cate Blanchett was recently seen making her way around New York City in a burgundy red coat with puff sleeves from the Autumn/Winter 09 collection.

With it’s chic details and high-quality materials, it’s no surprise that Ferragamo is and always will be a closet staple for all of Hollywood’s hottest stars.

In the Philippines, Salvatore Ferragamo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc. (SSI) and is located at Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Tower, Rustan’s Makati, Alabang Town Center and Rustan’s Ayala Cebu.


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Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Ferragamo In Focus For Shop And Drop At Luxury Avenue Cancun

January 12, 2010 - CANCUN, MEXICO -- Luxury Avenue, a upscale luxury shopping concept is creating a environment encouraging elite shoppers to stay a bit longer according to a press release received by Elite Traveler. Under the concept of Who, When, What, a number of high end tenants are being featured, including: Burberry, Cartier, CH Carolina Herrera, Coach, DKNY, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, LongChamp, Louis Vuitton, MaxMara, MontBlanc, Paul & Shark, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tous

WHO: Luxury Avenue, an innovative concept in travel retail, brings together the worlds most sought after designer boutiques complemented by immeasurable value in the luxurious vacation settings of Cancun and Los Cabos, Mexico.

WHEN: The Luxury Bar and Café located on The Mezzanine Level of Luxury Avenue Cancun is now open daily from 12:00pm - 9:00pm.

WHAT: Luxury Avenue Cancun's newest venture invites shoppers to stop, drop and sip after a long day of shopping in the mall's brand name boutiques. The Luxury Bar and Café offers a welcome respite for visitors to the Riviera Maya's only boutique shopping mall.

The chic Luxury Bar and Café is the perfect spot for a quick lunch, a glass of wine with friends or something more celebratory - a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, which is always on ice. While sipping on the famous French champagne, shoppers can relax in the bright pink loveseat that was given to Luxury Avenue by Veuve Clicquot and created by world-renowned designer Karim Rashid. And for those husbands and boyfriends who are not interested in perusing the stylish boutiques? They can enjoy the free wireless Internet available at the Luxury Bar and Café.

WHERE: Luxury Avenue Cancun is located in the heart of the Cancun Hotel Zone, at Plaza Kukulcan.


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Bianca Starr

Sometimes the most fashionable look emerges not from a runway show but from the back of a closet. In these dark corners lie forgotten and hidden vintage looks that withstand and defy the fickleness of fashion. Bianca Starr, the latest vintage boutique to open in the Mission, features such timeless clothing and accessories from every notable decade.

There is a soft touch to Bianca Starr. Oversized pink tissue flowers hang in the window display where the afternoon sun casts a glow on the pink walls and blonde hardwood floors. Stepping inside the shop, I feel as if I am entering a cozy but expansive walk-in closet.

To my immediate left rests a shelf of designer shoes. A fuchsia pair of pumps by Evan Picone is a steal for $25 (Size 9). Nearby, a pair of brown leather heels by Salvatore Ferragamo retails for $45. My favorite is the calf boots ($40) by Acme. Boots may come and go out of season but they are a staple in any shoe collection.

A display case of high-end accessories, featuring a standout mustard yellow suede bag by Yves Saint Laurent, is just steps away. The handle is shaped into an ivory tusk that serves as a handle. The bag is in very good condition.

“If we wouldn’t wear it, we wouldn’t sell it” is Bianca Kaplan’s motto. As the owner, she ensures that her team curates items that are wearable, and each item is inspected and dry cleaned before it is displayed. There is care taken to all of the items in the shop. In fact, the musty smell that lingers at many other vintage shops is the only thing amiss.

Bianca’s entrepreneurial spirit emerged long before her dream shop had opened. She and her husband formerly owned and operated 222 Club in the Tenderloin. After selling the business and putting the night owl shift behind her, Bianca now books DJs only when there is an event at her store. Call in or check Bianca’s blog on the store’s website to see what is happening. She often posts information on events and special sales.

On my recent visit, it was 15 percent off all dresses. That meant a sleeveless cream fan dress was marked down to $46 and a cream baby-doll dress by Norma Kamali for Spiegel was a mere $22. There were a number of other classic finds such as a black sheath dress by French Connection ($34).

For those who are trend conscious of this Spring/Summer 2010, editors are proclaiming that military jackets and embellishments are “in.” Rather than buying the mass-produced pieces in current store collections, try the one-of-a-kind forest green jacket ($479) at Bianca Starr. It may be a men’s jacket, but after a bit of tailoring it can be a fitted dress worn with commanding presence.

Other great finds include a velvet blazer ($50), which can step up any humdrum pair of jeans. The bronze metallic leather jacket by Jordache ($60) is a cheaper option to the explosion of metallic looks that continue to dominate at equally blinding prices. Lastly, a double-breasted coat with a large boat neck done in bright turquoise ($175) has a heftier price tag, but if you want to pull off something bold 80s (sans the crimped hair), then this is the Reagan 80s excessive way to go.

No matter what era you favor, Bianca Starr is a good bet for capsule pieces from decades past. The inventory of high-end and unknown labels has something in common — it’s fashion that has been rediscovered from someone’s dark closet, and if you’re lucky, it can be yours to wear in plain sight.


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Twenty-first century cardigan

If Michelle Obama has elevated the women’s cardigan to superstar status, then the men’s version is on an equally strong upward trajectory.

And though it’s true that every season in men’s magazines everywhere, yet another story is written on the strength of the male cardi (whether it’s chunky winter versions strewn with snowflakes at Gap or sleek summer styles in every colour of the rainbow at Lyle and Scott), it’s now worth putting aside your scepticism and withholding judgment. Because this time, the cardigan’s newest incarnation is a rather less grand-fatherly and a more formal affair.

Take the double-breasted cardigan, a strong trend for spring. Where the double-breasted jacket has struggled to disengage from its 1980s yuppie connotations and return to the mainstream, the cardigan version is a much more attractive and wear-able alternative – lighter and less boxy by comparison. At the Italian luxury label Salvatore Ferragamo, for instance, a striking red tuxedo version makes a vibrant change to the simple jacket.

Then there’s the formal cardigan that comes courtesy of French luxury fashion house Zilli, known for its use of fur and skins. It has crocodile inlays and a chinchilla lining (£8,600). And at British luxury brand Dunhill, a slim-fitting cotton and linen mix cardigan (£295) in midnight blue or ivory is complemented by sterling silver AD-branded buttons, elevating it out of loungewear to black tie status, while their cotton zip cardigan (£395) comes with silk woven front panels and doubles as an outerwear piece for formal evening occasions. At Paul Smith, a shawl has even been added to one cardigan in his Red Ear line (£135) to create a semi-tux illusion.

The designer John Rocha, who has designed a luxury black-and-white version for men (£350) believes the cardigan is establishing itself as a staple piece of every man’s wardrobe. “Now the cardigan is much more of a fashion statement,” he says. “They are usually associated with casual dressing, but I’ve updated it and made it more versatile by adding detailed embellishment and putting it with a more formal, tailored look.”

Stephen Ayres, the men’s wear buying manager at Liberty, says: “Designers have had to move them on to keep the look fresh and for people to keep investing. I think a shawl neck has been a key commercial addition to the classic cardigan, as well as the double breasted versions. The cardigan will become more and more popular, and with designers updating them with the type of knit, shape and composition, it’s a real year round commodity.”

And yet, admittedly, the cardigan can remain a hard sell. The details of how to wear the knit and, more importantly, what to wear it with, are still being thrashed out by designers.

Where Ferragamo and Dunhill may pair theirs with simple and elegant black trousers, maintaining the evening wear premise, Gucci has theirs with graphic print trousers, not the easiest of style options.

And the public remains divided: Daniel Craig may have sported a cardigan with a smart cutaway collared shirt and tie to a screening of Quantum of Solace, but when David Beckham appeared in a brown version of the same item the knives came out in the style blogosphere.

Meanwhile, precious few businessmen would opt for a cardigan in the office. David Abingdon, chief executive of the Alchemy Network, a business development consultancy, is one. “They are only good for gardening and caravanning and have no place in the office,” he argues. “You only have one chance to make a first impression and what exactly does a cardigan say about a man? It says: parking up and eating sandwiches and drinking from a flask in a busy lay-by – not being business-like and on-the-ball.”

But for all the cardigan’s detractors, there are those that feel they fit the smart casual brief in a less formal office. Tom Grocott, a 31-year-old marketing consultant, says: “I work in a creative industry so I have to strike a balance between professional but also a little off-the-wall. Cardigans do seem to bridge this gap nicely. When you think about it, a smart cardigan has similar characteristics to a jacket.”

Sean Kinmont, managing partner and creative director of the brand communications agency 23red, is also a fan. “The cardigan is a wardrobe essential,” he says. “I own not just one, but one for every occasion. I’m wearing a two-tone Paul Smith number now, for example, but I also have a grey Brooks Brothers version at home.”


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Salvatore Ferragamo uses original supermodel Claudia Schiffer for its SS2010 campaign

With so many celebs, actresses and new models fronting designer's ad campaigns it's sometimes hard to ever remember iconic supermodels such as Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.

That is until we spotted Salvatore Ferragamo's SS2010 campaign. The brand has gone right back to 80s basics opting to use original supermodel Claudia Schiffer for its shoots.

We love the soft and serene 50s styling of the model, who poses for one of the almost angelic pictures, shot by Mario Testino, in this white dress.

Claudia, you may be a little bit older than the rest of the ad campaign faces heard but we think you've definitely still got it.


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Many forms of cheek at fashionable dinner party

Fashionably early must be the new fashionably late.

Designer Mark Fast, his creative director Amanda May and publicist Tatiana Read are all 30 minutes early tonight.

I might recognize Fast from this month's issues of Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar or i-D, if I read those magazines. He and his knitwear designs have been upper-case "In" since a September runway show, when Fast squeezed some size 12 models into his very tight dresses.

The Star's fashion writer Derick Chetty comes 20 minutes late. Alexandra Palmer, curator at the Royal Ontario Museum, seems positively Victorian by arriving on time.

Fortunately, I've learned a little lesson from the boy scouts (not the actual Boy Scouts, the Bruce Willis movie). Be prepared.

At T-minus-30, I am in position, relaxing with a drink, doing anything but cooking.

Sweet potato gnocchi, cut into wee half-inch squares, rest snugly in the freezer. A pot of veal cheek ragù bubbles away on the stovetop. Stuffed zucchinis, caponata, brisket, jus and chestnuts line the kitchen counter like soldiers standing at attention.

Fast, though he has lived in London for eight years, is billed as a farm boy from Winnipeg who likes Italian food. May is eight months pregnant and can't have shellfish, rare/raw meats, sprouts or unpasteurized cheeses.

So the hearty ragù feels like a good match. The cheeks are what my butcher sold me when I asked him for an inexpensive cut. I've never cooked cheeks before, but I find the small pouches of protein and collagen behave properly. Popped into a pot of basic tomato sauce, they eventually braise away, the filaments of meat sliding off each other.

It has been forever since I've made gnocchi. Several recipes in old notebooks contradict each other with volumes and weights. But gnocchi are like a bicycle. After a nervous few minutes of kneading dough that felt too wet, I had produced dumplings that were respectable, if not exemplary.

With everyone and everything in place, I plant myself at the stove. The Christmas tree is giving off warmth, imagined or not.

Fast, who designs with wool, angora and Lycra, is intrigued by my crude sketches for dinner. I usually draw the dishes in advance. It helps to visualize how they will be plated and it keeps things in order during a long meal. It's during the drawing process that you notice things like too many courses served in pools of sauce.

Read has cheekily brought a bottle of 2001 Il Borro, made by luxury shoe maestros Ferragamo. It's the only fashion reference I get all night.

I have to rewind the group several times as they discuss fashion issues such as the shifting ground of intellectual-property ownership. One thing I don't get is the desirability of who is to be seen in your clothes. As they chat about dresses requested for a Rihanna photo shoot, I ask who they would not loan clothing to. Lady Gaga and Lily Allen, say Fast and May. But Brtiney Spears? No problem.

Fast projects two personas simultaneously. One runs a company and isn't shy with his opinions. He's a world traveller with a masters degree from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design. The other is a homesick kid from the Prairies who still doesn't feel comfortable in London.

In his quiet tone, he talks about yearning for a dachshund, suggesting that the dog might give him a sense of stability. Talking one-on-one, he's very comfortable. Addressing the group, voicing his opinions, his tempo slows, a little less certain or perhaps just shy.

The cattiest thing I can say about him is that he doesn't finish his vegetables.

He does, however, help himself to plenty of the veal cheek ragù. That's a benefit of blueprinting the meal on paper first.

Usually, I serve composed plates. To break it up visually, I put the gnocchi, buttered, in little bowls, placing a larger bowl of ragù in the table's centre. The activity of guests reaching to ladle more ragù jogs the meal's pace.

Midway through cooking the third course, while warming up the brisket in the jus with chestnuts, I realize my fly is undone.

Maybe that will be in fashion next season. Probably not.


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Wealthy Chinese shoppers’ latest hot spot: Dubai

BEIJING, Jan 3 — Move over Paris and New York. The hot new luxury shopping destination for well-heeled China tourists is crisis-hit Dubai.

Some tour agencies in Beijing, and even smaller cities like Chengdu in south-western China, reported a doubling or even tripling of people signing up for tours to the Middle Eastern playground of the rich and famous during the Christmas season.

Chengdu-based Dreams Travel tour agency told The Sunday Times that its 7,000 yuan (RM3,456) five-day package and 50,000 yuan luxury tours were all fully booked.

Some Chinese are willing to splurge 30,000 yuan per person for week-long tours at attractions such as The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment venue, and Mall of the Emirates.

Angel Li, in her late 20s, who works for her father’s real estate business, flew off on Christmas Eve for a 15,000 yuan, five-day trip with her boyfriend.

Having shopped in Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue in New York’s Manhattan, as well as in London’s High Street as a teenager, Li said she was “looking for more excitement in a new place”.

She already had her shopping list planned before the trip: Louis Vuitton, Ferragamo, Dior and Monte Bianco.

A Beijing executive in his 30s told Beijing TV that he was planning to “take advantage of the year-end sales to buy duty-free branded goods that are cheaper than in China”.

He boarded the plane with an empty luggage bag and was prepared to buy another two to cart back the merchandise.

Compared to Western shopping hot spots such as Milan, London and New York, Dubai is a novelty to Chinese big spenders.

Its US$26 billion (RM124 billion) debt scare in end-November, which briefly spooked world markets, has helped.

“The debt crisis has made Dubai famous in Chinese news, so everyone knows about it,” said a sales manager with Dreams Travel who gave only his surname, Li.

And with hotel rates in the emirate under pressure because of the debt restructuring debacle, tour packages look even more attractive.

The Dubai Tourism Board said compared with 2008, when some 96,300 Chinese guests stayed at hotels there, it expected a “remarkable increase” for 2009.

Adding to Dubai’s advantage is the Chinese government’s recognition of the United Arab Emirates as an “approved destination” as of Sept 15 last year.

The status allows locals to apply for visas to travel to Dubai for leisure.

Another edge Dubai has over more established shopping hot spots in the West: Flights from Beijing to Dubai take about 71/2 hours, compared with 91/2 hours to Paris and about 13 hours to New York.

Singapore, another popular shopping destination for the Chinese, has no cause for worry, said tour agencies in Beijing.

“Most Chinese still prefer Singapore because the people there can speak Mandarin. And Singapore’s duty-free shopping is also world renowned,” said China International Travel Service’s manager, who wanted to be known only as Sun. — Straits Times


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Ferragamo's Renowned Florentine Museum Now Online

December 29, 2009 - Salvatore Ferragamo, the Italian luxury fashion house, is pleased to announce the launch of www.MuseoFerragamo.com—the online presence of the legendary Ferragamo museum located in the company's Florentine headquarters, Palazzo Spini Feroni.

From Hollywood icons like Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren to hot young stars like Rachel Bilson, celebrities have long visited Palazzo Feroni to have shoes especially created. Go online to view the museum's vast archives—more than over 13,000 styles—or even compete in contests for emerging shoe designers.

Site visitors will be able to book museum trips, download guided tours and apply for internships—and these are just a few options that the new site offers.

Visit www.museoferragamo.com to find out more.


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