Born in San Mauro Pascoli, an Adriatic town with a long tradition in shoemaking, shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti has worked in women’s luxury footwear for more than 20 years, first working as a design apprentice before venturing out on his own. His keen awareness for quality, refined sensibility and creativity is what helps keep his collections fresh. For the Fall-Winter 2009/2010 collection, suede, leathers and a love for hardware have given his shoes a sophisticated, punk-rock edge. Women from naughty to nice can appreciate such fine craftsmanship, while stepping out in a killer set of heels.