Loafers - 'Penniless' Loafer - Black Carbon Patina - Rovesciata Construction - La Ginevra Last Initials

Loafers - 'Penniless' Loafer - Black Carbon Patina - Rovesciata Construction - La Ginevra Last InitialsThe 'Penniless' loafer is our take on the iconic 'penny' loafer first introduced in the 1930s. The strap on the original penny loafer had a small slit which was the perfect size to hold a coin, preppy college students would add a penny for decoration, but also for a more functional purpose, using the pennies for emergency calls home. Our 'Penniless' loafer omits the slit of the traditional penny loafer to create a more minimalist design. It is made

it is also a chance for the shoemaker to showcase their skill

They are made from crust leather that has been hand dyed to create an inimitable depth of colour and patina

these loafers are handmade in Italy with the highest quality calf leather in an array of colours

but with the fine Italian craftsmanship that we are renowned for

The hand dying technique is a painstaking process

using the pennies for emergency calls home

in which the leather transitions from light to dark

With a simple

that ultimately makes each pair unique

highlighting the flat toe puff of our 'La Fornarina' last

2cm stacked leather heel and colour matched stitching

With a simple