Sergio Rossi (shoe designer) facts for kids
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Sergio Rossi
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| Born | 31 July 1935 San Mauro Pascoli, Italy
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| Died | 2 April 2020 (aged 84) Cesena, Italy
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| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Years active | 1951–2020 |
| Known for | Sergio Rossi brand |
Sergio Rossi was a famous Italian shoe designer. He was born on July 31, 1935, and passed away on April 2, 2020. He is best known for starting his own shoe company, called Sergio Rossi.
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Sergio Rossi's Early Life and Career
Sergio grew up in a town called San Mauro Pascoli in Italy. His father was a shoemaker, and Sergio learned all about making shoes from him. This early experience helped him become a skilled craftsman.
In 1951, when he was just 16, Sergio opened his very first shoe shop. He started by making cool sandals and selling them to people visiting the beaches in Rimini. He also sold them in fancy shops in Bologna.
Creating the Sergio Rossi Brand
By 1968, Sergio Rossi started making shoes with his own special brand name on them. Each pair of his shoes was made with great care. It took at least 14 hours to create one pair, going through 120 different steps!
His shoes became very popular and were seen on fashion runways for famous designers like Gianni Versace, Azzedine Alaia, and Dolce & Gabbana. Sergio first became well-known in the 1960s. The movie director Federico Fellini even used his shoes for actress Anita Ekberg in the famous film La Dolce Vita.
Changes for the Company
In 1999, Sergio Rossi sold his company to the Gucci Group, which is now known as Kering. Later, in 2015, Kering sold the brand to another company called Investindustrial.
In March 2020, Sergio Rossi and his company showed their support during the coronavirus pandemic. They donated €100,000 to a hospital in Milan called Ospedale Luigi Sacco. This was part of a bigger effort by the fashion industry to help fight the virus.
Sergio Rossi's Family
Sergio Rossi's son, Gianvito Rossi, followed in his father's footsteps. Gianvito started his own footwear collection in 2006, continuing the family's tradition of designing beautiful shoes.
Sergio Rossi's Passing
On April 2, 2020, Sergio Rossi passed away at the age of 84. He died in Cesena, Italy, at the Maurizio Bufalini Hospital from COVID-19.
See also
In Spanish: Sergio Rossi para niños
