【FERRAGAMO】Historical archives appear at Osaka Kansai Expo
Ferragamo Japan Co., Ltd. Press release: May 21, 2025 [FERRAGAMO] Historical archives to appear at Osaka Kansai Expo Exhibited at the Italian Pavilion “L’ITALIA È DI MODA” Exhibition From May 25 to 31, 2025, Ferragamo will participate in the special exhibition “L’Italia e di Moda” at the Italian Pavilion at the Osaka Kansai Expo. The exhibition, curated by Stefano Dominella, celebrates the excellence of Italian fashion through a visual narrative that combines art, craftsmanship and innovation. The exhibition will focus on fashion as a cultural identity, highlighting clothing, accessories and installations by renowned Italian designers, which will be presented as symbols of Italy’s creative influence on the world stage. Ferragamo contributes to this joint story through two historical archives by founder Salvatore Ferragamo, each emblematic of his vision and ingenuity. These 1938 lace-up shoes are made from antelope leather and feature a sculptural rhino horn toe. They combine an original approach to materials, technical experimentation and sophisticated aesthetics to create a harmony between structure and elegance. The “Invisible Sandal,” introduced in 1947, features a transparent nylon strap and a wedge sole covered in kid leather. This work, which marked a turning point in the history of footwear, won the Neiman Marcus Award, known as the “Oscar of the fashion world.” It embodies Salvatore’s talent, his fantastical beauty, and his quest for modern femininity, as he transformed a bold idea into a wearable innovation.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90078/27/90078-27-6d319a1b5636289fbfa15e39f8aae39f-2598×2021.jpg By Salvatore Ferragamo / 1938
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90078/27/90078-27-c011a2234148c6bf69f518b1f39ff567-2598×2021.jpg By Salvatore Ferragamo / 1947 Salvatore Ferragamo is widely known as one of the founders of modern footwear design. After making a name for himself as the “Shoemaker to the Stars” in Hollywood, he returned to Florence to seek out the finest Italian craftsmanship, where he combined artistic vision with technical mastery. His shoes are designed based on anatomical research to combine beauty and comfort. Through his patented inventions, sculptural silhouettes and bold use of materials, his legacy remains a benchmark for creativity in fashion. The two archives on display are Ferragamo’s tribute to Salvatore’s creative legacy, embodying the brand’s view of fashion as a space where art, invention and technology intersect, and its ongoing pursuit of new forms and materials. Ferragamo’s presence in the exhibition “L’Italia e di Moda” reflects the brand’s unwavering commitment to the preservation and evolution of Italian cultural values, offering a glimpse into the history of fashion as a form of expression that transcends time, place and language. More information about this release *This email has been sent automatically, so please do not reply.
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