Fratelli Rossetti
Italy
Fratelli Rossetti is an Italian footwear house based in Parabiago, near Milan, active since 1953 and built around the shoemaker Renzo Rossetti. It is run by the Rossetti family and makes men's and women's shoes, bags and accessories. It is known for moccasins and handcrafted Italian footwear.
| Founded | 1953 (business begun 1945) |
|---|---|
| Founder | Renzo Rossetti |
| Headquarters | Parabiago, Italy |
| Segment | Luxury footwear |
| Management | Rossetti family |
| Website | fratellirossetti.com |
What is Fratelli Rossetti?
Fratelli Rossetti S.p.A. is an Italian luxury footwear maker for men and women based in Parabiago. Italian Wikipedia dates the business to 1945, when Renzo Rossetti began making sports shoes by hand, and lists the company as active since 1953. The brand's own site uses the line "Dal 1953".
History
Renzo set up the company with his brother Renato in the early 1950s and moved from sports shoes to classic footwear. The period from 1954 to 1957 focused on women's ballet flats and simple men's shoes. In 1961 the company began making men's moccasins with tassels, which it was the first to bring to the United States.
- Late 1960s: moved to its current plant in Parabiago
- 1979: met the designers Massimo and Lella Vignelli in New York, leading to the company logo
- 2003: marked 50 years with a postage stamp and reopened a Milan boutique on Via Monte Napoleone
- 2019: launched the Brera Cult moccasins, designed in particular for online sales
Products and positioning
The website describes handcrafted "Made in Italy" footwear: loafers, lace-ups, boots, sneakers, ankle boots, slip-ons and sandals, plus bags, belts, small leather goods, gloves and shoe care. Collections named on the site include Brera, Magenta, Hobo, Dandy and Yacht.
Business model and distribution
Wikipedia mentions boutiques in Milan, New York and London as of 2003, and the brand sells online. Ownership is not stated in the sources consulted. The company page lists family members in the roles of president, chief executive and head of style, so it is described here as family-run.
Why it matters
Fratelli Rossetti is one of the Italian shoemakers whose family-led model has lasted across three generations of the Rossetti family.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Fratelli Rossetti?
The sources consulted do not state the ownership structure. The company page lists members of the Rossetti family as president, chief executive and head of style, so it appears to be family-run.
Where is Fratelli Rossetti from?
Fratelli Rossetti is from Italy. The company is based in Parabiago, near Milan, where it has had its plant since the late 1960s.