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Berluti
26 rue MarbeufAbout
Olga Berluti believes her shoes have a soul. Yes, a soul, not just a sole. The Duke of Windsor, Warhol, Sinatra and countless others seem to have agreed, and still do. Founded in 1895 by an Italian cobbler named Alessandro Berluti, his descendants have continued the family tradition of exceptional bootmaking – with a Parisian flair. Each ready-to-wear shoe is unique and inimitable, the client choosing the patina applied to his own pair in the Paris Atelier. Should you have the inclination, bespoke is offered by appointment with the house Master Bootmaker (upwards of EUR2500). But be warned, perfection is addictive. -Charlotte Bonin
