Italian footwear label known for its heritage-backed craftsmanship and comfortable, sacchetto-constructed leather designs.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
contemporary
Founded in 1992 in the heart of Italy’s Riviera del Brenta, Viola Ricci is a women’s footwear label rooted in the deep artisanal traditions of the Veneto region. Established by the Ricci family—whose shoemaking lineage spans four generations—the brand translates centuries-old manufacturing know-how into accessible, contemporary elegance. Rather than chasing fleeting trends, the design philosophy centers on “functional fashion,” prioritizing the tactile experience of the wearer through techniques like the *lavorazione a sacchetto* (sacchetto construction), which eliminates rigid internal seams to create a glove-like fit.
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$221.00$279.00
$266.00$336.00
$240.00$285.00
$221.00$285.00
$309.00$364.00
$243.00$285.00
$221.00$288.00
$221.00$285.00
A cultural deep-dive into the Riviera del Brenta region where Viola Ricci is based, exploring the centuries-old 'Calegheri' shoemaking guild traditions that define the brand's manufacturing context.

A travel and lifestyle feature on the Brenta Riviera, highlighting the region's status as a hub for luxury footwear production and the artisanal ecosystem that supports brands like Viola Ricci.
A brand profile detailing the Ricci family's four-generation history in shoemaking, emphasizing their commitment to the 'sacchetto' construction technique and production in Italy.