from the encounter between giada forte and the celebrated american brand, a standard for the world of handmade shoes since 1946, the aspiration to revisit the iconic loafer: the penny loafer.
icon of 50’s generation
a cult item from the time the classic loafer became popular among american college students.this style was typically worn with sports socks immediately after athletic practice by those heading into class, traditionally the penny slipped into the cut–out slot on the shoe saddle was to phone home. this shoe became an icon of the 1950s generation, and today more than ever is positioned to reclaim its retro hype elegance.
forte_forte revisits the classic “dan” penny loafer presenting six exclusive versions.
burgundy pony skin moccasin with rhinestones
moccasin in pony skin with burgundy tones: contemporary taste reinterpreted with a preppy twist. precious rhinestones and a natural rubber sole enrich an iconic design, for a chic and bold style.
calf leather and pony skin loafer with rhinestones
essential and feminine, the black nappa leather loafer with a pony skin apron reinterprets urban elegance. a design with a metropolitan spirit, featuring rhinestone details on the top.
calfskin and animal–print pony skin loafer with rhinestones
clean lines, wild spirit. the loafer in dotted animal–print pony skin blends essential elegance with a playful attitude. a leather sole and a refined rhinestone chain add an urban, sophisticated touch.
black calf leather and pony skin moccasin with rhinestones
monocolour black moccasin, showing a classic and preppy style. artisanal details and precious rhinestones are the glam chic expression of a timeless design.
animalier pony skin loafer with rhinestones
more urban and sauvage, the dappled ponyskin all–over variant transforms the traditional model with a nod to native american culture: edged with soft fringes, a natural rubber sole replaces the classic sole.
calf leather and pony skin burgundy moccasin with rhinestones
urban moccasins in a cool two–ivory and burgundy version. the details are represented by the pony skin apron and the rhinestones on the top.
the artisanal touch
the craftsmanship value is emphasised in each model, accentuated by the choice to enhance the typical shoe saddle with hand-embroidered stitching. the iconic forte_forte rhinestone chain enriches the look of the new “forte_forte loves sebago®” loafer, adding that touch of glam to a shoe with timeless elegance.
two worlds come together to breathe new life into an iconic object with everlasting appeal, an essential must-have in the wardrobe.