This summer, you’re fully booked with backyard BBQs, beach weddings, al fresco dinner dates, and beyond — and there’s no question you’ll be in need of a chic pair (or two) of shoes for every occasion in your datebook. Polish off your go-to maxi dresses and denim cut-offs with slick metallic thong sandals and colorblocked ballet flats by day. Or step out for a night on the town in laser-cut espadrille wedges, printed slingbacks, and strappy stiletto heels in a slew of leg-lengthening neutrals.
Legendary footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti hails from a small town not far from Rimini, an Italian seaside resort destination also renowned for its cobbling history. Fascinated by shoes from an early age, Zanotti embarked upon a career in fashion and women's footwear after spending the 1980s as a club DJ. After gaining experience at Missoni, Dior and other top fashion houses, Zanotti bought his own shoe factory in the 1990s and began producing the sexy stiletto heels, bejeweled booties, silvery sneakers, and strappy sandals that have made him a favorite among celebs (guess who makes Lady Gaga’s mile-high, heel-less platform wedges) and trendsetters worldwide. In addition to women's shoes, Zanotti also designs the men's label Giuseppe Homme and accessories ranging from precious-metal jewelry and studded purses to crystal-accented iPhone covers and leather iPad cases.