Aquazzura
Italy
Aquazzura is a Florence-based luxury footwear brand founded in 2011 by the Colombian designer Edgardo Osorio. It has widened from shoes into bags, jewellery, sunglasses and home goods. Trade press reported that it was seeking minority investment partners with Rothschild as adviser.
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Edgardo Osorio |
| Headquarters | Florence, Italy |
| Operating company | Aquazzura Italia S.r.l. |
| Segment | Luxury and designer houses |
| Website | aquazzura.com |
What is Aquazzura?
Aquazzura is an Italian luxury label known primarily for women's shoes. Its operating company, Aquazzura Italia S.r.l., is registered on Lungarno Corsini in Florence.
History
Colombian designer Edgardo Osorio founded the brand in 2011. It grew quickly in the 2010s and moved from a single shoe collection to a broader lifestyle range.
Products and positioning
The official site lists a wide range of items:
- Sandals, flats, platforms, wedges, booties, boots, pumps and mules
- Bridal and wedding guest shoes
- Bags, jewellery, sunglasses and accessories
- Home goods including dinnerware, glassware, tea and coffee items and table linens
The extension into home products marks a shift from a shoe specialist towards a lifestyle brand in the luxury segment.
Ownership and investors
La Conceria reported that Aquazzura was looking for partners and had mandated Rothschild to find them, potentially a minority investor from among fund investors, to support further growth. The article did not name investors, and the sources consulted do not confirm any completed deal, so no group is named here.
Business model and distribution
Aquazzura sells through its own online store, which serves many countries with a country and language selector, and through physical boutiques listed in a store locator. It is also stocked by luxury retailers, though no breakdown by channel is published in the sources consulted.
Why it matters
Aquazzura is one of the most visible Italian footwear labels founded in the 2010s, and its move into bridal and home categories shows how newer luxury brands diversify beyond a core product.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Aquazzura?
Colombian designer Edgardo Osorio founded Aquazzura in 2011. The brand is based in Florence, Italy.
Where is Aquazzura from?
Aquazzura is an Italian brand based in Florence. Its operating company is registered there on Lungarno Corsini.