Santoni s.p.a., is an Italian luxury shoe trade mark and leather goods producer (i.e. accessories: belts, bags and other products). The company was founded by Andrea and Rosa Santoni in 1975. Santoni is a family business. It is managed by the second generation of Italian family Santoni. Giuseppe Santoni is now responsible for the family business being the head of the maison. Santoni has gained its position in the high level luxury segment, thanks to the Limited Edition line, to the exclusive Classic models, to the Casual products (among them it is worth mentioning an important partnership between Santoni and Mercedes Amg, started in 2005), to the lady line and the brand extension with Junior and accessories. For women, Santoni has created the Rose Collection. History of Santoni company Santoni company was founded in 1975 starting with the production of high quality men's shoes. It was founded by Andrea Santoni together with his wife Rosa. Andrea Santoni and his wife Rosa established a small company, a sort of domestic atelier for the production of uppers. In 1975 Santoni moved the company to a bigger place. In 1985 he moved the company into foreign markets, in particularly, the United States. In 1999 a new factory, dedicated to the production of moccasins and Santoni club shoes, was established. In 2005 a factory dedicated to the lady collection was established.
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