Leather Treasures: Luxe Italian Leather Shoes to Love

Italian leather is synonymous to quality and style. Like all other things, Italian shoemaking had humble beginnings. It all starts in a village, with a craftsman working with readily-available materials and creating footwear for his family. As word spread, the craftsman would then cater to the rest of the community, crafting especially-made shoes depending on one’s occupation. Materials were usually animal skins (in cold areas) and vegetation. Later on, leather tanning entered the scene. Since one man often created all the shoes for one village, he developed a great mastery in the field.

Italian leather stands out because it is a thing of beauty: soft, supple, and richly hued. Historically, Italian artisans get raw materials from the best suppliers of the region. This tradition of locally sourcing products and crafting genuinely Italian-made shoes is still implemented until today. Marrying traditional craftsmanship with technology translates to genuine Italian leather shoes that has all the elements of a traditionally-crafted piece with better value.

At Perla Formentini, our leather styles are our treasures: supple, thoughtfully-handcrafted, and always a pleasure to wear. Here are our most loved styles: