Salvatore Ferragamo
The Florentine house founded by shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo. The cursive 'Salvatore Ferragamo' script and 'Made in Italy' wording date its tags.
- Origin
- Italy
- Founded
- 1927
- Category
- High Fashion
- Documented eras
- 3
How Salvatore Ferragamo labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1980–1989
'Firenze' Cursive Tags
Tags often carry 'Salvatore Ferragamo Firenze' — rectangular with bold cursive lettering, usually fabric with 'Made in Italy' and size indicators.
- Tags from this era often feature the “Salvatore Ferragamo Firenze” branding.
- The tags are typically rectangular and display bold, cursive lettering.
- Commonly made from fabric materials with “Made in Italy” and size indicators.
How to spot it
'Salvatore Ferragamo Firenze' in bold cursive.
Value signal
Strong; 80s Ferragamo is a sought era.
1990–1999
Cursive 'Made in Italy' Tags
Rectangular tags with the bold cursive 'Salvatore Ferragamo' over 'Made in Italy', often paired with separate fabric-content and care tags.
- Rectangular tags with “Salvatore Ferragamo” in bold cursive font.
- Include “Made in Italy” below the main logo.
- Often paired with additional tags specifying fabric content and care instructions.
How to spot it
Bold cursive logo over 'Made in Italy'.
Value signal
Solid; condition-driven resale.
2000–2009
Sleek Modern Tags
A modernised look — sleek rectangular tags with the cursive logo and 'Made in Italy', detailed fabric and care info on separate small tags.
- Modernized look with sleek, rectangular tags.
- Features the “Salvatore Ferragamo” cursive logo with “Made in Italy” underneath.
- Tags may include more detailed fabric content and care instructions on separate smaller tags.
How to spot it
A sleek rectangular tag, cursive logo, 'Made in Italy'.
Value signal
Common; condition- and authentication-driven.