Cesare Paciotti

Italian shoe designer, Cesare Paciotti, is renowned for his bold, but elegant footwear. He is known among the fashion savvy for label with a dagger design. Born in central Italy, Cesare attended the University of Bologna focusing on drama, art, and musical studies and then traveled the globe. When he returned, he worked for his father’s shoe company, which he then inherited the rights to in 1980. Upon acquiring the family business, he changed the name to Cesare Paciotti and took creative control. His affinity to arts is evident in his footwear designs, which often juxtapose delicate designs and bold embellishments. Cesare incorporates studs, zippers, braided cord, and more to create a pair of shoes that is both sexy and strong. His line of footwear is both playful and sophisticated with a bit of an extravagant price tag.