Italian footwear brand founded in 1945, known for its traditional craftsmanship and contemporary, trend-focused shoe designs for women.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in 1945 in Molfetta, Italy, by a young Giovanni Porta, Jeannot began with crafting women's sandals from repurposed leather in the scarcity of the post-war era. The brand quickly established a reputation for quality, expanding into Northern European markets by the 1960s. A significant evolution occurred in the 1980s when Porta’s sons, Alessandro and Giancarlo, joined the family business. They infused the brand with a contemporary energy, introducing winter collections and aligning the designs more closely with modern fashion trends to capture the discerning Italian market. This blend of heritage and innovation helped establish Jeannot as a name synonymous with quality and comfort.