Ferragamo may present two ready-to-wear womenswear collections per year (in addition to menswear), encompassing everything from trousers to leather jackets, but it began in the 1920s as a line of footwear catering to Hollywood’s elite. Founder Salvatore Ferragamo was known as the name behind iconic shoes worn by leading actresses, such as Audrey Hepburn’s ballet flats and Marilyn Monroe’s stilettos in the 1950s. Naturally, Paul Andrew also comes to the brand with a background in shoe design. After honing his craft at Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen, he launched his namesake footwear line in 2012 and became the first shoe designer to win the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.
Likewise, he plans to revive some of Ferragamo’s groundbreaking shoe designs with a modern spin. “I speak the language of Salvatore as translated by Paul,” he explains.
When asked how he’ll continue to modernize such statement shoes, Andrew answers, “Becoming a statement is a magic formula of design, quality, craftsmanship, and creativity that not only stands as a testament to fashion but also to a woman’s confidence, charisma, and personal style.”
“The archives know no boundaries of imagination,” says Andrew. “And it’s where I plan to continue taking the brand.”
