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Santoni
Founded in 1975, Santoni makes men’s and women’s shoes in Corridonia, in Italy’s Marche region. The brand is known for its double buckle shoes and hand-colouring technique, velatura, in which artisans apply layers of pigment to give the leather depth of colour.
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What they make, where they make it
- Products
- OxfordsDerbiesLoafersBagsAccessories
- Known for
- Leather
- Also works with
- Cashmere, rubber, suede
- Based in
- Corridonia, Italy
- Made in
- Italy
Who it's for, how to get it
- For
- Men, Women
- Typical pricing
- 400€–800€
- Ships to
- Worldwide
“Santoni creates beauty through the hands, relying on the unique knowledge, handed down for generations, of artisans who are artists at the same time. In Santoni, the hand is everything: it shapes, moulds, colors and finally gives an unrepeatable identity to every object. The hand is the reason why Santoni is a manufacturer. The hand creates objects that are real, designed to last over time while capturing the spirit of the time. Beauty is the result but also the process: a unique way of making things.”
Source: Santoni, Santoni Is page
