A woman dressed in a finely, pressed, blue and white, pin striped dress, hair slicked-back in a high ponytail, wearing circular-shaped sunglasses, leather handbag, and walking in high heels on the cobblestone streets of Florence. An old woman sits in front of a shop demonstrating how she sews as she monograms clothes. A man in black, tailored, dress pants, white buttoned down shirt with the top buttons opened, sunglasses reflecting the bright sun, and black leather shoes. These are some examples of people reflecting the important theme of quality in Italy. Quality has been neglected in the big, manufactured world that we live in today. For example, in Louisiana there are many chain restaurants such as Popeyes, Burger King, and Taco Bell. In
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Salvatore Ferragamo is a fine example of the importance of quality in Italy. While visiting the Ferragamo exhibit, it was amazing to see the beautiful stitch work and prototypes for the shoes. For example, the beautiful leather and detail he took to make a shoe fit perfectly for someone to wear every day. After reading the reasons why he spent his time in America, it stood out to me the reasons why he wanted to return to Florence. One of the exhibits said that the reasons why he came back to Florence was due to the artisans and their value and excellence they put into their products: “he decided to return to Italy, well aware that only here he would find the most skilled shoemakers. His aim was to combine the scientific knowledge he had acquired in the United States with the local craftsmanship… Indeed, in America he understood the importance of this Tuscan city in the development of the applied arts, and their potential use in high-quality industry” (Ferragamo exhibit). Moreover, Italians take pride in the hardworking workers and the dedication to a craft, especially when it comes to clothes. Ferragamo did make shoes for celebrities but also for the working women. Moreover, he wanted these shoes to last and withstand the ordinary activities and the movements of everyday wear and
Salvatore Ferragamo is a fine example of the importance of quality in Italy. While visiting the Ferragamo exhibit, it was amazing to see the beautiful stitch work and prototypes for the shoes. For example, the beautiful leather and detail he took to make a shoe fit perfectly for someone to wear every day. After reading the reasons why he spent his time in America, it stood out to me the reasons why he wanted to return to Florence. One of the exhibits said that the reasons why he came back to Florence was due to the artisans and their value and excellence they put into their products: “he decided to return to Italy, well aware that only here he would find the most skilled shoemakers. His aim was to combine the scientific knowledge he had acquired in the United States with the local craftsmanship… Indeed, in America he understood the importance of this Tuscan city in the development of the applied arts, and their potential use in high-quality industry” (Ferragamo exhibit). Moreover, Italians take pride in the hardworking workers and the dedication to a craft, especially when it comes to clothes. Ferragamo did make shoes for celebrities but also for the working women. Moreover, he wanted these shoes to last and withstand the ordinary activities and the movements of everyday wear and