In 2008, brothers Alexandre, Laurent and Raphael Elisha (sons of the Comptoir des Cotonniers founders) created their own brand. Using effortless Parisian silhouettes as a base, they added a British dandy touch and a pinch of rock ’n’ roll. The result? The Kooples. The brand’s collections are defined by clean cuts, as well as fitted basics that convey a sense of “je ne sais quoi”. One of the founders' leading couples encapsulated the style: Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin – the perfect mix of France and England that makes up The Kooples.

Since the founding of its first workshop in 1927, the Catalan shoemaker has focused its efforts on turning typically rural sandals into sophisticated, exquisitely crafted footwear. With its first big milestone, the creation of the first wedge espadrille with Yves Saint Laurent in the 1970s, the brand went down in history to make this humble shoe a favourite of celebrities and royals both historically and today.

Gerolamo 'Gimmo' Etro's wanderlust changed the face of fashion. On a trip to India, the Italian economist discovered paisley, the print that would become ETRO’s hallmark. Conceived as a family business, the key to its success is remaining faithful to the clan’s origins. Now, this challenge is in the hands of Marco de Vincenzo, the first creative director without the Etro surname, to push the label’s heritage towards the future.

In 1914, after leaving Italy for the United States, Salvatore Ferragamo opened his shoe repair and manufacturing workshop in Hollywood; the rest is fashion history. From the rainbow sandal to cage heels or crafting footwear with raffia and nylon, each of his unusual designs earned him the nickname ‘the shoemaker of dreams’ and became pieces of fashion legacy that still inspire today's masters.