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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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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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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Fashion house Ferragamo's museum goes online

MILAN (Reuters Life!) - Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo has taken a museum detailing its history and culture online, allowing young designers to add their creative touch to its shoe models.

The website, www.museoferragamo.com, is dedicated to its "shoemaker to the stars" founder and includes pictures, vintage films relating to the Florence-based maison, which is known for its shoes, silk ties and scarves as well as handbags.

The fashion house, for whom Claudia Schiffer has modelled, was founded in the 1920s by the late Salvatore Ferragamo who started out designing footwear and made shoes for the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo and Audrey Hepburn.

Visitors can browse through Ferragamo archives as well as book tickets to the actual museum in Florence. Artists can download famous shoe models, redesign them and send them back with a panel of judges picking a winner to join a virtual gallery every three months.

(Editing by Paul Casciato)


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