Sartore
Sartore is a women's footwear brand created by sisters Catherine and Françoise Sartore, known for western and riding inspired boots. Its shoes are developed and made in Sant'Elpidio a Mare, in Italy's Marche footwear district.
| Co-founders | Catherine and Françoise Sartore |
|---|---|
| Base | Sant'Elpidio a Mare, Italy |
| Collections | Texane, Faubourg |
| Signature | Flame Chelsea boot |
| Website | sartore.com |
What is Sartore?
Sartore is a women's footwear brand best known for its boots. It was co-founded by Catherine Sartore, who remains creative director, together with her sister Françoise. The business is run by Monica Virgili, chief executive of Vittorio Virgili srl, with her sisters Roberta and Francesca, and is based in Sant'Elpidio a Mare, one of the centres of the Marche shoemaking cluster.
Products and positioning
The range covers sandals, boots, ankle boots and shoes, both flat and heeled. Collections are organised in two families:
- Texane: country chic styles with a rock edge
- Faubourg: more elegant footwear for daytime wear
Signature models include a riding boot with a city zip and the Flame, a Chelsea boot with a flame shaped cut. Recent collections also feature styles in vegan leather alongside traditional materials.
Distribution
Sartore is sold through multibrand boutiques and luxury e-tailers in Europe, and has taken part in Italian trade promotion events for footwear buyers.
Why it matters
The brand shows how a name associated with French style can be carried forward by an Italian manufacturing family, combining recognisable signature boots with the production know-how of the Marche district.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Sartore?
Sartore was co-founded by Catherine Sartore, its creative director, together with her sister Françoise.
What does Sartore sell?
Sartore makes women's footwear, especially riding and western inspired boots, ankle boots, shoes and sandals.