Enzo Angiolini was an Italian shoe designer who died of cancer on January 3, 1993, at the age of 50 at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. He lived in both Manhattan and Florence, Italy.
Actress Genevieve Knight Hannelius in an Aqua jumpsuit, Urban Outfitters jewelry, and Enzo Angiolini Gwindell sandals at Nickelodeon’s 27th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 29, 2014, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)
Starting his career at 15 as an apprentice in a shoe factory in Montopoli, Italy, Angiolini rose in the industry and expanded his work to the United States. He designed shoe styles for several companies, including Edison Brothers, McCann’s, and the United States Shoe Corporation’s Bandolino brand.
Since 1984, he has had a line of women’s shoes under his own name, with designs ranging from dress to casual. These designs influenced other designers and were popular at leading stores. Nine West Holdings later acquired the shoe brand, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.
Early in his career, he designed shoes for Domani, a Genesco brand, and later worked for Salvatore Montinaro. In 1978, he was recruited by the Marx & Newman division of United States Shoe to design the Bandolino line, which grew from a $13 million-a-year business to $120 million annually under his leadership.
According to his website, he “loved the shoemaking craft; it was an art to him. He took a hands-on approach to everything from designing, to working with lasts and leathers, to planning infamous parties for his friends and colleagues.”
Enzo Angiolini was an Italian shoe designer who died from cancer in 1993
“He was extremely creative in his work but still held true to the belief that if you try too hard to make a shoe work, it doesn’t belong in the line. Enzo’s designs reflected his personality, dedication, and knowledge of his craft.”
“Those close to him remember his warmth, his charismatic connections with customers at personal appearances, his dedication to his craft, and his great love for his work.”
Does Enzo Angiolini still make shoes?
No, shoes are not currently produced under the Enzo Angiolini name. The American brand management company Authentic Brands Group LLC (ABG) owns the brand, which acquired Nine West Holdings in a bankruptcy auction.
It’s not known what plans ABG has for the Enzo Angiolini name.
Enzo Angiolini is unrelated to ENZO Footwear, a New York sneaker company that creates running and gym training shoes.
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