đź’ˇ Which Italian Luxury Shoes Are Really Handcrafted? I'll tell you my vision, as a designer and craftsman of beauty.
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HI,
I'm Alberto Ciaschini and I've been designing shoes for over twenty years.
Not just any shoes: shoes that have to tell a story.
Mine. And, maybe, yours too.
I'm Alberto Ciaschini and I've been designing shoes for over twenty years.
Not just any shoes: shoes that have to tell a story.
Mine. And, maybe, yours too.
I am often asked:
“But which Italian luxury shoes are truly handcrafted?”
The answer is not a list of brands. It's a journey.
A journey made of skin, hands, the smell of cut leather and shapes smoothed with maniacal attention.
“But which Italian luxury shoes are truly handcrafted?”
The answer is not a list of brands. It's a journey.
A journey made of skin, hands, the smell of cut leather and shapes smoothed with maniacal attention.
For me, artisanal is not a buzzword. It’s a promise.
Every shoe I create is born from a creative impulse, often sudden, sometimes stubborn.
But it's just the beginning. Because the idea must become form.
And that shape must become footwear. A shoe that adapts to the foot, but also to the personality of the wearer.
But it's just the beginning. Because the idea must become form.
And that shape must become footwear. A shoe that adapts to the foot, but also to the personality of the wearer.
My laboratory is in Lombardy, a land that smells of industriousness, tradition and ancient knowledge.
It is there that I work side by side with artisans I know by name , who tell me if something “doesn’t add up”, who put the invisible signature of their experience under each upper.
It's not a quick process.
It is not an economic process.
But it's the only process I believe in.
It is there that I work side by side with artisans I know by name , who tell me if something “doesn’t add up”, who put the invisible signature of their experience under each upper.
It's not a quick process.
It is not an economic process.
But it's the only process I believe in.
Not just cigarette heels: each of my creations has a soul.
You may know my cigarette heel. It has become a symbol.
A small portable manifesto of femininity, strength and irony.
Yet, if you stopped there, you would miss the rest of my world.
A small portable manifesto of femininity, strength and irony.
Yet, if you stopped there, you would miss the rest of my world.
Each model is born from a different vision, but they all have the same mission in common: to enhance those who wear them , to make those who choose them feel unique, real, powerful.
Authentic luxury is recognized by the detail, not by the logo.
We live in an era in which the “Made in Italy” label is often misused.
But I want to tell you what it really means.
It means knowing where each material comes from.
It means that if something goes wrong, I can stop everything.
That my team knows that we don't release a model if we're not 100% convinced by it.
It means making shoes like they used to be made. But with an eye on the future.
But I want to tell you what it really means.
It means knowing where each material comes from.
It means that if something goes wrong, I can stop everything.
That my team knows that we don't release a model if we're not 100% convinced by it.
It means making shoes like they used to be made. But with an eye on the future.
How to recognize a handmade shoe (in my opinion):
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Traceability : You can know where it was made. And by whom.
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Original design : It is not a copy. It is the result of a real idea.
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Authentic materials : leather, soles, linings… everything is carefully chosen.
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Hand-finished details : you see them, you touch them, you feel them.
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A coherent vision : each collection has a strong, recognizable identity.
Choosing a Ciaschini shoe is an act of style, but also of trust.
Enter a world where every step is thought out, every detail makes sense, every choice is made with love for the craft and respect for those who wear it.
My goal?
That when you wear them, you feel a little more like yourself.
Safer. Freer. More beautiful.
My goal?
That when you wear them, you feel a little more like yourself.
Safer. Freer. More beautiful.
I'll wait for you on shop.albertociaschini.it
And if you want to write to me, even just for advice, I'm here. Always.
And if you want to write to me, even just for advice, I'm here. Always.
With passion,
Alberto
Alberto
FAQ
Q: What are the characteristics of an Italian handcrafted shoe?
A: High quality materials, local production, hand-finished details, original design and traceability of the production process.
A: High quality materials, local production, hand-finished details, original design and traceability of the production process.
Q: Where are Alberto Ciaschini shoes produced?
A: Ciaschini shoes are entirely produced in Lombardy, Italy, by expert and selected craftsmen.
A: Ciaschini shoes are entirely produced in Lombardy, Italy, by expert and selected craftsmen.
Q: Does Alberto Ciaschini only make cigarette heels?
A: No. In addition to the famous cigarette heel, the collection also includes the off-white cigarette heel, the heel embedded in an ice cube, and degrade rhinestone heels.
A: No. In addition to the famous cigarette heel, the collection also includes the off-white cigarette heel, the heel embedded in an ice cube, and degrade rhinestone heels.
Q: How can I purchase Alberto Ciaschini shoes?
A: You can buy online at shop.albertociaschini.it , with secure shipping and the option to pay in 3 installments with Klarna.
A: You can buy online at shop.albertociaschini.it , with secure shipping and the option to pay in 3 installments with Klarna.