Ferragamo Eyewear presents ‘Fiore’ inspired by the iconic design of a pair of vintage heels which have been given a modern reinterpretation by Design Director Paul Andrew, for his first women’s shoe collection
Back in 1938, Salvatore Ferragamo made the ‘Altana’ and ‘Gotica’ shoes for the U.S. market and a host of Hollywood actresses. It was the first appearance of this flower-shaped heel, carved from several pieces of cork, stitched together and covered with nappa leather.
Today, the elements of this iconic style are channeled by Ferragamo Eyewear to combine a modern, graphic style with cutting-edge production techniques.
Ultralight and rimless, ‘Fiore’ includes a nylon lens whose sandblasted effect around the six-petal floral design is achieved through a special laser manufacturing technique. The iconic, unique build of the metal bridge is just one part of a vast array of intricate detailing, including customized temples and tips, a laser-etched logo on the left temple, and the nickel-free metal treatment.
