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About Daniele Michetti: Born into an Italian shoemaking family, Daniele Michetti has been immersed in the world of footwear since a very early age. After first cultivating his innovative, luxurious design ethos at the men’s footwear brand Santoni, he has served in instrumental roles at Burberry Prorsum, Yves Saint Laurent, Sergio Rossi, Tod’s, and Giorgio Armani. Daniele Michetti shoe designs have won critical acclaim for their eclectic style and cutting-edge fabrications. Sandals, boots, pumps, and slippers — from austere to exuberant — appeal to the “noble” and “revolutionary” woman. [...]

Extraordinary is one way to describe emerging talent Daniele Michetti’s fantastical creations. “Sophisticated, feminine and eclectic” are how the designer himself would describe them.

Son of a shoemaker, Daniele seems to have shoes in his DNA. Born in 1976 in the Marches region, he began his professional career as a designer and product manager at Santoni, subsequently honing his skills at Burberry Prorsum, Yves Saint Laurent, Sergio Rossi and Tod’s.

In 2009, Daniele caught the attention of buyers and press after winning the accessories award in the prestigious Who Is On Next competition. Collection after collection, we see his signature elements – sensual forms and decisive details that characterize each of his creations. For Spring/Summer 2013, he has integrated one of the strongest trends of the season – optical prints – which he creates with subtly braided leather and of course, a few studs here and there.