college

Founded in 1953 but immortalized by the 1980s Italian Paninaro subculture, College is a heritage footwear brand that transformed the American penny loafer into a symbol of European youth rebellion. Originally established in the United States before finding its spiritual home in Milan, the brand became the de facto uniform for a generation of Italian teenagers who mixed Americana with luxury labels, pairing the loafers with Burlington socks and Levi’s 501s. Today, College operates as a guardian of this specific sartorial history, producing its signature moccasins in Italy using traditional techniques.

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