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©Bernardo Bartalesi
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Bernardo Bartalesi

  • Shoemaker
  • Florence, Italy
  • Rising Star
Bernardo Bartalesi Shoemaker
Contact
Italian, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+39 3348467667
©Bernardo Bartalesi

Shoes that spark emotions

  • • Bernardo was born into a family of artisans
  • • Since childhood he has been fascinated by shoes
  • • He strives for authenticity, quality and elegance

"I chose to become a shoemaker because I developed a passion for footwear early in my life, and I like to create with my hands. I also enjoy working with people: there is no greater satisfaction than to contribute to someone's happiness by making a pair of shoes." Bernardo Bartalesi’s training began at the Accademia Riaci in Florence, where he met his first maestro, Angelo Imperatrice, with whom he worked as an assistant for three years. After perfecting his skills in the prestigious Florentine atelier of Mario Bemer and later with Saskia Wittmer, in 2020, Bernardo accomplished his dream of opening his own workshop. "A place of my own, where I can create something that is one-of-a-kind and timeless: shoes that have a history, a character and their own uniqueness."

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Works

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Photo: ©Bernardo Bartalesi
Matt

This is a Goodyear-welted Derby lace-up shoe entirely handmade in black box calf leather. Classic in style, its simple lines are designed to follow and enhance the silhouette.

Photo: ©Bernardo Bartalesi
Franco

This is a Goodyear-welted Derby lace-up shoe entirely handmade in brown box calf hatch grain leather. The rounded shape confers an understated classicism, with the decorations on the shoe enhancing every detail. The sole in dark brown leather heightens the contrast.

Photo: ©Bernardo Bartalesi
Nik

The Nik loafer features a Goodyear welt construction and a tray sewn with a special cotton and linen thread. The black sole close to the line of the shoe highlights its design and elegance.

Photo: ©Bernardo Bartalesi
Dani

Stylish and elegant, the Dani suede slipper features a leather sole and padded insole along with special reinforcements for foot support.

Photo: ©Bernardo Bartalesi
Berni

The Berni suede sneaker expresses Bernardo Bartalesi’s vision in a more sporty way. The insole and all the other internal components are in leather. The rubber sole is first glued and then sewn.

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