Sergio Rossi, one of Italy’s most celebrated footwear designers, died in Cesena from complications related to the coronavirus, the brand confirmed Friday. He was 84.…
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Rossi was responsible for building one of Italy’s largest luxury shoe brands, launching his company in 1968 after learning how to make shoes from his father. “Today everyone at Sergio Rossi joins me in remembering our dear Sergio, the inspiring founder of our dream,” Riccardo Sciutto, CEO of the Sergio Rossi Group shared on the brand’sSciutto called Rossi a “master” of his craft, adding that “his vision and approach will remain our guide in the growth of the brand and the business.”He continued, “He loved women and was able to capture a woman’s femininity in a unique way, creating the perfect extension of a woman’s leg through his shoes.
The footwear legend designed a multitude of shoes, including his most innovative work — the Opanca sandal with a curved sole.
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