Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. has been synonymous with Italian luxury for more than three-quarters of a century. The Florence-based, family owned company continues to produce the shoes that once earned it the nickname "Shoemaker to the Stars," it also designs, produces, and distributes a full range of men's and women's clothing and accessories.

In addition, Ferragamo sells its own branded perfume line, and, offers eyewear and watches through licensing agreements with leading players in the field. Nevertheless, shoes remain at the heart of the Ferragamo empire, and, while the company once focused on custom fitting such famous clients as Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe (who brought fame to the company's stiletto heels), it now produces a wide range of sizes and shoe widths appealing to a broader, yet still upscale market.

The history of Salvatore Ferragamo Group is studded with events that have characterised its growth and development, making it one of the leading players in the world's luxury goods industry.  The last, but certainly not least, of these events was its stock market listing.  On 29 June 2011, Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. was listed on the stock exchange organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. after the successful initial offering of ordinary shares on 23 June 2011.