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Andrea Carrano Products / Services

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The Andrea Carrano name has been synonymous with quality and style for over forty years.
Since its inception, Andrea Carrano has continued to create contemporary designs in footwear
while pioneering classic styles such as the ballerina flat, thus remaining one of the most
prestigious names in Italian fashion.
Andrea Carrano began creating his shoe line during World War II when shoes were in high
demand and women began to trade in their leather bags for a pair of Carrano’s shoes. The
success of his first store allowed him to expand the company, enabling him to form a chain of
boutiques all around Italy in 1962.
When Andrea met his wife Betta in the late seventies, she joined the company and together
they began distribution of the Andrea Carrano name across the world. In addition, they opened
boutiques in New York, Beverly Hills and Bal Harbour, making Andrea Carrano one of the
first Italian brands to expand in the American market. In the mid 80s, Andrea Carrano began
to produce and distribute shoe collections for various designers including Christian Dior,
Krizia, Alberta Ferretti, Norma Kamali, and Sonia Bogner.
After Andrea Carrano passed away, Betta took a hiatus from the business. Today, Betta has
revamped the company and launched a new and exciting line of footwear that includes the
classic ballet flat. She oversees every aspect of production from designing- to scouting for
fabrics- to test driving the shoes themselves, thus guaranteeing that every shoe reflects the
Andrea Carrano trademark. Betta, along with her children and staff dedicate themselves to the
production, promotion and publicity of the Andrea Carrano shoe line.