Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo opened the Hollywood Boot Shop in 1923, counting superstars like Marilyn Monroe and Gloria Swanson among his customers. But it was in 1927 that Ferragamo returned home to Italy to begin his empire. The brand reached global success, with high points including the famous red heels sported by July Garland in the Wizard of Oz, which were crafted by Ferragamo's own hands. Today, shoes are still the main draw in Ferragamo's range, which also includes luxury leather goods and accessories.