First off, lemme just say: Ferragamo is Ferragamo. It’s not some fly-by-night operation. They’ve been around the block, built a name for themselves, and consistently put out…stuff. But the *stuff* isn’t all created equal. You got your Tramezza line shoes, which, from what I gather, are like, *the* best. Then you got this “lavorazione originale” thing, which is supposed to be a step down, but honestly, I’ve heard people say it’s still pretty darn good. Like, if you can’t swing the top-tier stuff, don’t automatically assume you’re getting ripped off.
And see, that’s where “original quality” gets fuzzy. Is it the *most* original? The *highest* quality? Or just…genuinely Ferragamo and not some knock-off you picked up in a back alley (no offense if you *have* picked stuff up in back alleys; sometimes you find treasures!).
I saw someone mention Brazil and Ferragamo boutiques, and that just made me think about the *feel* of the brand. It’s like, sophisticated, sure, but also kind of…classic? Like something your grandpa might wear if your grandpa was a baller. (My grandpa wore slippers, so, you know, different vibe.) It’s Italian luxury, with all the flair and drama that implies. It isn’t trying to be cutting edge and edgy, at least not in my opinion.
Speaking of feeling, remember that the “Salvatore Ferragamo” logo should be like, super crisp and clear. If it’s blurry or the spacing is weird, that’s a HUGE red flag. Like, RUN. Seriously, run. And then compare it to a real one – don’t just rely on your gut.
And then there’s the whole thing with Ferragamo bags. I read someone asking if the quality has gone down, and I honestly don’t know! I haven’t bought a Ferragamo bag recently enough to comment. But I *have* heard that the quality is generally excellent, so I’d be surprised if it had completely tanked. Maybe that person just got a dud. Or maybe they were expecting the absolute pinnacle of craftsmanship and got something that was “only” really, really good. You know how people are.
Also, gotta talk about the Gancini buckle. It’s iconic! But, like, is it *ugly* iconic? Some people seem to think so. I don’t know, I think it’s kinda cool in a retro way. It shouts “I have money and I know it” without being too obnoxious. Or maybe it is obnoxious. I’m conflicted.
