Giovanna Zanella, Venice

When it comes to authentic Italian shoes, excellence comes to mind, and for a cutting-edge pair of footwear, a visit to Giovanna Zanella's shop in Venice is a must, located just 200 meters away from the Rialto Bridge.

As the most renowned shoe designer in Venice, Giovanna Zanella has been crafting exclusive lines of men's and women's shoes for over a decade. Her creations go beyond traditional designs, often blending tradition with modernism to produce truly unique pieces that combine various materials such as fabrics, leather, plastics, and more. Each pair is an haute couture masterpiece, often featuring surprising elements like delicate nylon blossoms, cobra heads, pistils, or frills.

All shoes are meticulously handcrafted and tailored precisely to fit the customer's foot. Whether you prefer boots, sandals, or moccasins, you have the opportunity to choose your preferred color shade and suggest different materials for the construction and embellishment, resulting in a pair of dream shoes that are truly one-of-a-kind wearable sculptural works. Even the shop's mosaic floor, composed of multi-colored, irregular-shaped tiles, inspires customers to embrace daring and vibrant color choices.

It's no wonder that many prominent individuals from Venice and beyond, including VIPs, frequent this store. The prices for these exquisite creations range from €500 to €1500, with women's shoes starting at €700 and men's shoes priced between €900 and €1,500.