Officine Creative
Officine Creative is an Italian footwear and leather goods brand from Montegranaro in the Marche region. It is known for experimental leather finishes such as washing, burning and object dyeing applied to traditionally made shoes.
| Origin | Montegranaro, Marche, Italy |
|---|---|
| Workshop founded | 1968 by Nazzareno di Rosa |
| Factory | Calzaturificio Duca del Nord |
| Flagship | Milan |
| Website | officinecreative.store |
What is Officine Creative?
Officine Creative is a shoe brand rooted in Montegranaro, in the province of Fermo, one of the historic centres of Italian shoemaking in the Marche. It combines regional workmanship with an experimental approach to leather that the brand calls lateral thinking.
History
The family's shoemaking workshop was started in Montegranaro in 1968 by Nazzareno di Rosa. His sons Roberto and Luca now run the brand's factory, Calzaturificio Duca del Nord, in the same town.
Products and positioning
Officine Creative pioneered washing, burning and object dyeing of leather goods and uses around one hundred processes to finish its products. Its roots are in men's footwear, while women's shoes have become increasingly important, combining traditional Marche techniques with features such as natural latex soles.
- Men's and women's shoes and boots
- Hand-finished, garment-style leather treatments
- Production in the family factory in Montegranaro
Distribution
The brand runs a flagship store in Milan and an online store, and is stocked by international luxury retailers including Harrods.
Why it matters
Officine Creative illustrates how Marche shoemaking families have repositioned craft production for the luxury market by making leather treatment itself the design signature.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Officine Creative shoes made?
Officine Creative shoes are made in the family factory, Calzaturificio Duca del Nord, in Montegranaro in the Marche region of Italy.
What is Officine Creative known for?
The brand is known for experimental leather finishes such as washing, burning and object dyeing, applied through around one hundred processes.