The chopines are a kind of women’s platform shoes worn in Venice between the 15th and 18th century, initially by courtesans – to protect their feet from mud and dirt. After becoming fashionable they were worn by patricians in a symbolic race: the higher the platform, the higher the status. This pair of comfortable chopine sabots, handcrafted by Daniela, are made from a bright blue and gold silk damask, golden leather and cork. The fabric is glued on the cork platform.

This pair of women’s black and white ankle boots are handcrafted by Daniela from cow print pony skin and kidskin. They have a leather sole and a light wooden heel covered with black leather. These soft custom-made bicoloured boots are enriched by five small buttons and a black pony skin toe.

This custom-made pair of men’s shoes are handcrafted from black calfskin using traditional techniques. This so-called “goodyear” (from the sewing machine) model is actually hand welted and sewn. The inner lining is made from natural kidskin, while the sole is made from leather. The shoes are finished with open lacing and five pairs of eyelets.

These very seductive high-heel women’s sandals are made from silver laminated kidskin, while the inner lining is made from natural kidskin and the sole from leather. The 1980s model of this elegant pair of sandals, totally handcrafted by Daniela Ghezzo, is taken from the Atelier Segalin historical archive of forms, it keeps shoe shapes dating back to 1932 and Daniela inherited it from her master, Ronaldo Segalin.

Conceived both for men and women, thanks to the simple elegance of their design, this pair of bright and shimmering blue loafers is handcrafted from shot silk velvet by Venetian master shoemaker Daniela Ghezzo and can be realised in various colours. The inner lining is made from natural kidskin and the sole from leather. The low heel is designed for the wellbeing of the back that needs the right support.