# Hand-Painted Italian Shoes This Business Uses Ancient Italian Traditions to Create Unique Shoes By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-shoes References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/praty/jacopo-ridolfi-italian-shoes-handmade-and-hand-pai?ref=project_link) & [jacoporidolfi.it](http://www.jacoporidolfi.it/en/) These Italian shoes are designed with a combination of traditional techniques and modern inspirations. The 'Jacopo Ridolfi' Italian shoe collection hopes to turn this family business into a brand that "offers high quality products crafted by the last artisans and shoemakers" of Italy. The company would like to shift the focus from mass consumption to individual and quality-focused products. The Italian shoes come in a variety of designs made from [materials such as wood and suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-clog). Each shoe is painted with a solid color or pattern that makes them both sophisticated and unique. Upon ordering, the shoes are delivered in a handmade wooden box along with conditioning cream and a cleaning brush. These Italian shoes' sophisticated and unique designs are perfect for people seeking to establish a distinctive sense of style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Traditional-modern Hybrid:** Combining traditional and modern techniques to create unique and high-quality products. - **Artisanal Products:** Focusing on individual and quality-focused products rather than mass consumption. - **Luxury Shoes:** Creating sophisticated and distinctive designs that appeal to those looking to establish a unique sense of style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Utilizing traditional techniques and materials, while staying on-trend and sophisticated. - **Luxury Goods:** Focusing on high-quality and unique products, rather than mass production. - **Crafts and Arts:** Highlighting traditional and artistic techniques to create one-of-a-kind products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Sophisticated Italian-Made Boot Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jb-ander.md) - [Hand-Stitched Italian Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-sohosocks.md) - [Bridal Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-shoe-collection.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-footwear1.md)