Stepping into History: Leather Sandals from Ghirlandaio's Florence
When art and craftsmanship walk together, history steps into style. Domenico Ghirlandaio, Florence’s most social painter (think: the Renaissance version of your favorite street style photographer), captured not just saints and altars—but people. Real people. With real shoes. Inspired by his sharp eye and our soft leather, we crafted sandals that marry Renaissance aesthetics with modern walkability.
"Nascita della Vergine" – Cappella Tornabuoni, Santa Maria Novella (Firenze)
Domenico Ghirlandaio: The Sartorialist of 15th Century Florence
Long before influencers and fashion blogs, Ghirlandaio’s frescos offered a front-row seat to Florentine society. From velvet robes to elegantly strapped footwear, his paintings are a visual archive of style.
The Renaissance Footwear Files
Yes, those leather sandals you’re eyeing? Their ancestors are lounging in chapels all over Florence. Ghirlandaio didn’t overlook a buckle or a curve—he painted them like a Vogue editorial, minus the lighting rig.
Handmade in Florence (Still!)
Centuries later, Florence still crafts with the same obsession for detail. Our artisans create leather sandals inspired by those immortalized in paint—only now they’re made to walk, not just pose.
How to Style Them (Without Looking Like You’re in a Fresco)
Pair them with linen. Or high-waisted jeans. Or nothing but confidence. These sandals say “I summer in Florence” without shouting.
Ghirlandaio knew good shoes when he saw them. So do we. Whether you're wandering piazzas or grabbing espresso, make your steps count—in style.
