Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams

300 North Houston Street,Dallas TX 75202

06 April, 2023

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Growing up poor in Bonito, Italy, Salvatore Ferragamo began his career as a shoemaker before he was barely a teenager. Immigrating to America in 1915 at the age of 16, his work would soon help invent the glamour of Hollywood’s silent era as he created shoes for iconic films including The Thief of Bagdad and The Ten Commandments and for stars such as Gloria Swanson, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks, many of whom became his friends. Overcoming a Depression-era setback, Ferragamo rebounded and would define mid-century elegance for performers including Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth, and Ingrid Bergman — all while embarking on a love story and warm family life with his wife, Wanda, and their six children. In "SALVATORE: Shoemaker of Dreams", Academy Award©-nominated and BAFTA nominated filmmaker Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name, A Bigger Splash, Bertolucci on Bertolucci) tracks Ferragamo’s life from humble beginnings to California and to a storied studio in Florence, Italy. With Emmy©-nominated actor Michael Stuhlbarg (Call Me by Your Name, The Shape of Water) narrating Ferragamo’s 1955 memoir; a trove of 100-year-old archival footage; an extraordinary “shoe ballet” created by stop-motion artist PES; and incisive commentary by MARTIN SCORSESE, MANOLO BLAHNIK, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, Vogue Creative Director GRACE CODDINGTON, Variety Film Critic TODD MCCARTHY as well as Wanda and Salvatore’s children and grandchildren. "SALVATORE: Shoemaker of Dreams" is a portrait of a man whose vision, passion, and craftsmanship made him “shoemaker to the stars,” an architect of Hollywood magic, and an enduring cultural, fashion, and artistic influence. "SALVATORE: Shoemaker of Dreams" is presented by Kendel Bolton and sponsored by El Centro's Fashion Marketing & Design program's student organization "Future of Fashion" in support of the Texas Fashion Collection at the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design. The Texas Fashion Collection is a unique repository documenting high fashion and style. The TFC is one of the most acclaimed educational resources at the University of North Texas. Please check out the video at the bottom of the page to learn a little bit more about the Texas Fashion Collection! In its role as a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth's Fashion Marketing and Design field, El Centro offers unparalleled academic resources and educational opportunities for its students. Providing day and night classes, El Centro meets students where they are and nurtures their talents. Among the alumni are Levi Palmer and his brand "Palmer/Harding", which has dressed celebrities such as Michelle Obama. Click here to learn more about El Centro's Fashion Marketing and Design programs and come meet some of the staff and students at "Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams"! El Centro - Fashion Marketing and Design Programs The event will begin with a reception from 6pm-7pm with the film begining at 7:15pm. After the film please stay and learn about the Salvatore Ferragamo pieces in the Texas Fashion Collection archive at the University of North Texas, and participate in a Q&A with the Director of the Texas Fashion Collection, Annette Becker.