Salvatore Ferragamo | |
|---|---|
 Ferragamo, c. 1959 | |
| Born | 5 June 1898 |
| Died | 7 August 1960 (aged 62) Florence, Italy |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Shoe designer |
| Known for | Founder of Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. |
| Notable work | Cage heel, wedge heel |
| Spouse | Wanda Ferragamo |
| Children | 6 |
Salvatore Ferragamo (5 June 1898 – 7 August 1960) was an Italian shoe designer and the founder of luxury goods high-end retailer Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. An innovative shoe designer, Salvatore Ferragamo established a reputation in the 1930s. In addition to experimenting with alternative materials such as fish skin, Ferragamo drew on historic inspiration for his shoes.