Italian footwear house known for its comfort-focused, classic designs and nearly a century of family-led craftsmanship.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
premium
SPECIALIZATION
WOMEN
Founded in 1926 in Lomazzo, Brunate began as a partnership between administrator Vittorio Galli and technical expert Giovanni Volonté, who focused on high-quality children’s shoes. The brand established a reputation for quality, surviving economic crises and even a factory fire in 1949. This resilience is a core part of its story, now stewarded by the third generation of the Galli family. The pivotal moment came in 1985 when, facing a difficult market, the company strategically shifted its focus entirely to women's footwear, leveraging its deep knowledge of craft to create elegant, comfortable shoes.
$130.00$261.00
$130.00$261.00
An interview with 104-year-old Letizia Galli, a key figure in the brand's history, discussing her personal story and the evolution of the company from its early days through WWII to the present, embodying the brand's resilience and vision.
This article features an interview with Brunate's CEO, Andrea Galli, at the MICAM shoe fair. He discusses the creative direction and key trends for the upcoming Fall-Winter collection, offering insight into the brand's current design ethos.
This article details the 90-year history of the Brunate shoe factory, covering its 1926 founding by Vittorio Galli and Giovanni Volontè, its survival through economic crises and war, and its successful pivot from children's shoes to high-quality women's footwear.
The official history of the brand, detailing its origins in 1926 with founders Vittorio Galli and Giovanni Volontè. It highlights the company's commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and its resilience in overcoming challenges like a factory fire in 1949.