SANTONI FOR AMG - Powered by passion, impassioned by excellence
Santoni for AMG: an exclusive line brought to life by top collaboration between Santoni and Mercedes-AMG for sports and leisure.
The foundation for this agreement is a common devotion for core values, such as precision, respect of tradition and constant search for perfection. Through exceptional competence and meticulous craftsmanship, both companies pursue the same goals in different fields.
These shoes are a product of the know-how Santoni, which follows the Italian manufacturing heritage without neglecting the high performance while driving. Each model is made to perfectly fit the driver's style enhancing performance and comfort. This collection features the FIA Approved shoes, dedicated to professional racing. The shoes comply with the FIA's highest standards, which are light and fireproof. The carbon sole improves the adherence on the pedal and wraps around the feet like a glove.
Santoni and Mercedes-AMG also share a very prestigious partner: IWC Schaffausen.
An alliance among high-end brands whose philosophy puts excellence, exclusivity, tradition and quality first. Santoni manufactures leather straps exclusively for IWC Schaffhausen watches.
In August 2011 Schaffhausen, Corridonia the Masters of their respective crafts, the Swiss watchmaking company IWC Schaffhausen and the Italian high-end shoe manufacturer Santoni stand for unique products of the highest quality. Already their partnership has resulted in straps manufactured by hand exclusively for IWC Schaffhausen so they thought to team up.
“The values we share with Santoni form an ideal basis for working in partnership,” explains Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen.
“We are particularly pleased that the extravagant Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days from IWC is firmly held by these high-quality leather straps from Santoni.” The flagship of the latest generation of the Portofino watch family was unveiled to the public at this year’s SIHH watch show in Geneva. The appeal of the Portofino Hand- Wound Eight Days lies in its understated elegance, timeless beauty and precision craftsmanship. The exquisite designs from the renowned top-quality shoe manufacturer Santoni share the watch’s defining attributes. Fine Italian straps have been developed for fine watches – the unique product of a thoroughly successful cooperation. Giuseppe Santoni shares this conviction. He is the second generation to manage the company, and is also a long-standing fan and collector of IWC watches. “IWC Schaffhausen has proved an ideal partner for Santoni, sharing their philosophy of excellence, perfection such as meticulous attention to detail, and their love of craftsmanship and beauty.”
All variants of the Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days are held by Santoni straps made exclusively for IWC Schaffhausen. They are available in two different shades of brown, as well as in black. The brand processes the leather to have an exclusive patina before it even leaves the factory. In addition to this characteristic dyeing process, the exquisite straps are also recognizable from the orange-coloured leather lining, typical of Santoni. Furthermore, they come complete with pin clasps and folding clasps are available as an option.
Two companies combine highest expertise with first-class quality
IWC Schaffhausen - Santoni
The Swiss watch manufacturer - IWC Schaffhausen has been producing watches of lasting value since 1868, the company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity and is one of the world’s leading brands in the luxury watch segment. IWC and Santoni announced their cooperation at the beginning of 2011. They plan to work together on various projects over a five year period. To mark the start, Santoni is producing exclusive leather straps for the Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days from IWC Schaffhausen.
Santoni - Rubelli
Santoni, leader maison in luxury footwear, meets Rubelli, the noble Venetian company that has represented a point of reference worldwide for high-end fabrics since 1858.
The result is a small romantic masterpiece of pure Venetian taste, a capsule collection where baroque suggestions blend with the design mastery of Gio Ponti’s avant-garde spirit.
“This collection” states Giuseppe Santoni, CEO of the company “expresses at best, the refined essence and heritage of both Rubelli and Santoni, two excellencies of Made in Italy that share a passion for Timeless Elegance. The Santoni Rubelli collection boasts a unique contemporary style and is intended for a sophisticated audience who are looking for objects of great personality that go beyond the trends.”
Rubelli’s precious fabrics are perfectly matched with slippers and loafers, ballerinas and laced shoes, décolleté and boots. A cultured and sophisticated combination, dedicated to history and a passion for beautiful, that has been selected from the most evocative patterns chosen from the infinite archive of the Venetian maison.
The most traditional lampas with bright floral patterns and colourful suggestions, inspired by the 18th century are combined with the Punteggiato fabric designed in 1934 by Gio Ponti: an essential and geometrical pattern softened by precious smooth velvet and balanced tones.
“The project that shows Rubelli’s fabrics, in particular precious lampas and refined embroideries, in the unusual role of stylish footwear designed by Santoni, a tangible example of a successful partnership between two major entrepreneurial Italian excellences” adds Alessandro Favaretto Rubelli, President of the company.
“An incredible know-how, artisan creations and constant technological innovation together with true passion are the core values of their work. Where the value of knowledge meets the value of emotion and this is what makes a difference.”
Exquisitely eccentric textures combined with extra luxurious leathers in three models for men and three for women: collection divertissement for an audience of connoisseurs. After the success of the of the capsule collection which was launched at the end of 2012, the line has expanded, incorporating new models that will be an integral part of the Santoni collection for the next Fall-Winter season.