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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Footwear |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | , Italy |
| Products | Shoes and Belts |
| Website | www.bontoni.com |
Bontoni is a luxury Italian shoemaker that makes handmade men's dress shoes. Bontoni's nine-person workshop is located on the outskirts of Montegranaro in the Marche Region of Italy.
Bontoni is a third-generation luxury Italian shoemaker that manufactures handmade men's shoes. Bontoni was founded in 2004 by Franco Gazzani (third-generation family shoemaker) and his distant cousin Lewis Cutillo. [1] [2] Prior to 2004, Gazzani's grandfather, uncle, and father made custom shoes for a limited number of clients under no label. Many of the models carried by the brand were originally created by Gazzani's father and grandfather. [3] [4] [5] The name Bontoni originated from the French bon ton, which means sophisticated manner. [6]
Bontoni's nine artisans produce just 3,800 pairs a year. From start to finish, each pair of Bontoni shoes takes about 14 weeks to complete and nearly 26 working hours. Bontoni's Casa e Bottega, or home-based workshop, is located in Gazzani's basement in Marche, Italy. Bontoni is one of the last remaining established, in-home family-owned artisanal workshops in all of Italy. [5]
Bontoni is known for its use of hand-colored leathers, distinctive original designs, and meticulous artisanal craftsmanship. Its bespoke (su misura) service includes two to three personalized fittings and typically requires seven to ten months to complete. [7]
Bontoni’s ready-to-wear collection is available through a limited number of high-end retailers worldwide, including: Bergdorf Goodman, Harrods, Wilkes Bashford, Beymen, Richard's, Mario's, Boyds, Stanley Korshak, Harry Rosen, and several others. [4]
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