The story of Salvatore Ferragamo dates back to Bonito, Italy, where he was the eleventh child in a family of fourteen siblings. While many people are unsure about their career paths, Ferragamo knew he wanted to become a shoemaker when he was a child.

Despite his father's reluctance, the young boy would visit the local craftsman daily to understand the art behind creating a perfect shoe. After studying shoemaking from a young age, Ferragamo moved to America to study footwear in detail and establish his brands. The shoemaker first gained notoriety after becoming big in Hollywood as the brand was commissioned to create footwear for various movie projects.