"I Love Italian Shoes" Accessories Exhibit

Even between shows, the tents are packed with energy and action, and Friday afternoon was no exception. The Italian Trade Commission and the Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers invited the fashionably elite for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the opening of the “I Love Italian Shoes” accessories exhibit.

The exhibit showcases a sample of renowned footwear designers’ most creative handiwork for men, women and children, and honors the Italian tradition of fine craftsmanship and quality leather. Each displayed shoe portrays incredible sophistication through its construction and small flourishes of intricate detail.

On Friday, the glass-encased shoes on the floor included Oscar de la Renta, Moschino, Sergio Rossi and Manolo Blahnik. Other featured brands include Aldo Brue, Fornarina, Artioli, Ballin and Claudia Ciuti.

"The Italian footwear industry set new standards in design, quality and innovation,” said Aniello Musella, Italian Trade Commissioner and North America Executive Director, in a statement. “Designers and manufacturers are a step further, and that has put Italian footwear in the vanguard."

The exhibit will be up throughout Fashion Week, so be sure to squeeze in some browsing time for the latest in footwear innovation while you’re running from show to show!
-Grace Bahk