Giuseppe Zanotti is a leading international luxury footwear and accessories brand. Founded in 1994 by Giuseppe Zanotti, current Chairman and Creative Director, the brand has, since its launch, charmed the fashion world with a design approach which is visionary and always innovative.
Defined by artisan craftsmanship, the brand’s quality is rooted in production carried out entirely in Italy. By harnessing the craftsmanship heritage of one of Italy’s most renowned shoe-making areas, in the space of just over twenty years, the company has succeeded to make a strong mark on the international fashion stage. In so doing, it has achieved a constant presence on the world’s most exclusive red carpets. Its inspiring style ensures it has close ties with the world of cinema, music and art.
CRAFTMANSHIP
Every Giuseppe Zanotti style begins with a sketch, capturing a concept that inspires the shoe's shape, texture, and movement. Like an artist, Giuseppe puts emotion on paper, transforming it into reality through intricate techniques and expert craftsmanship. Each design is made to last, blending fine materials with masterful craftsmanship to ensure enduring beauty and relevance. Jewels are carefully applied to add elegance, while metal accessories—often inspired by architectural shapes—enhance the shoe’s modern, sculptural feel. The metallic hand stitching is a testament to sartorial skill, acting as a reminder that each shoe is crafted by hand, one stitch at a time. This exquisite detail runs throughout the collection, echoing the precision of a tailor constructing a garment with care and expertise
Heritage - For the love of shoes
Pyramid" Sandal, SS 2013
THROWING SHAPES
The "Pyramid" Sandal has its origins in a metallic bodybelt, originally designed for Beyoncé and also worn by Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Lopez (for the cover of her Dance Again album). Featuring the same pyramidal gold embellishments as this statement jewellery piece, the sandal combines bold, graphic power with a delicate, feminine sensibility.
Adele" wedge, SS 2012
DEFYING GRAVITY
Inspired by the elegant lines of Verner Panton's classic 1967 "Panton" chair, Giuseppe Zanotti created the rule-breaking form of the "Adele wedge while working with Lady Gaga on designs for her "Born this Way Ball" tour. The challenge, says the designer, was "to reach the perfect balance between suspension and stability, in total absence of the heel". The result? "A shoe that becomes a natural extension of the foot".
Bloc" Sandal, SS 2008
WALKING ON AIR
"Height" and "Transparency" are the key concepts at the heart of Giuseppe Zanotti's classic "Bloc" Sandal design. With its structural open heel, it reinvents a tried-and-tested silhouette, combining the comfort of a wedge with the lightness of a stiletto. It's a blend of ergonomic design and outstanding aesthetic – two factors which prompted Kylie Minogue to wear the style in the video for her 2008 single "All I see".
Slim" Sandal, SS 2004
A SIGN OF TASTE
The distinctive fishbone jewel of the "Slim" Sandal was imagined into existence by Giuseppe Zanotti during dinner at the restaurant of the same name. The shoe, which was drawn directly onto the tablecloth in a moment of inspiration, plays with notions of preciousness, turning a discarded object into a piece of jewellery that drapes sensuously over the arch of the foot. Though it made a particularly memorable appearance in Sex and the City, as Samantha Jones' footwear of choice for a nude sushi buffet, it's a truly timeless piece, reimagined by Giuseppe Zanotti season after season in different colors and materials.
The GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI brand is officially distributed by Thai Tuan Group.
