Salvatore Ferragamo Shoes, 39.5

A breathtaking jewel of mid-century Italian design, these exceptionally rare Ferragamo heels, known as “The Madonna”, are an embodiment of elegance, history, and artistic craftsmanship. Created in 1955, the shoe features gilded kid leather, gracefully shaped into a refined, pointed toe, and adorned with hand-embroidered Tavarnelle lace, glistening with intricate beadwork and rhinestones.
Originally designed for Princess Soraya, Ferragamo is said to have named the shoe “Madonna” after admiring the sculptural grace of her feet: “She has the feet of a Madonna,” he said. A version of this same model was famously worn by Sophia Loren, who introduced it at the Grand Hotel in Rome during the debut of Ferragamo’s collection — an event that etched this design into the annals of fashion history.
This particular pair was acquired at the Museo Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence, complete with its original certificate of authenticity, preserving its provenance and place in haute couture heritage.

Similar versions of “The Madonna” exist only in renowned collections:
-The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, Florence
-The Stuart Weitzman Historic Shoe Collection
-The Tate Museum
-A simplified pair in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
A museum-worthy treasure, these heels are not merely footwear — they are a tribute to Ferragamo’s legacy as the shoemaker of dreams, worn by queens, movie goddesses, and fashion immortals.

New
Limited edition
Numbered Edition: 117/150 – with Certificate of Purchase from the Museo Salvatore Ferragamo
A rare collector’s item for those who value artistry, refined beauty, and luxurious comfort in footwear
Comes with box and dust bag

– Marked size 39.5
– Heel measures approximately 10mm
– Hand-made
– Beaded Tavarnelle lace embroidery
– Pull on
– Decorative glittering gemstones
– 100% leather , 100% lace

Product Code: 1695

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