It was the year 1946, the war had only just ended, and Capri was once again, inundated with travelers arriving from every corner of the globe: royals, artists, intellectuals, and actors, all of whom shared the same desire to enjoy life like never before. Just a few years later, the economic boom exploded and Capri became the heart of the Dolce Vita and an obligatory port of call for members of the Italian star system.
This said, in the late 1940’s, Capri’s economy was still based almost entirely on fishing and there were only a very few hotels on the island. Opposite to the most important of these, the historic Grand Hotel Quisisana, my grandfather, Amedeo Canfora decided to open a sandal shop. A modest little shop, with a workbench on which to make his sandals, walls hung with soles and costume jewelry, and shelves filled with books in which the measurements of the most important regular clients were recorded and carefully conserved.
Within no time at all word reached the mainland that Canfora’s sandals were the finest of all those made on the island of Capri: being both the most beautiful and durable. Soraya, Princess Margaret, Maria Callas and Grace Kelly were among the first famous clients to purchase a pair of Canfora’s made-to-measure sandals… And yet, whether she was a crowned princess or a modest maid, my Grandfather treated all his customers with the very same discretion and devotion.
The only exception he ever made was for Jackie Kennedy, in 1962. Having heard that the best sandals were made by Canfora, America’s notoriously fashion conscious First Lady asked that the shop be opened exclusively for her.
Company Details
- Employees
- 3
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Via Camerelle, 3, Capri,campania 80073,italy
- Industry
- Retail
- NAICS
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Retail TradeMotor Vehicle and Parts DealersSporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book StoresGeneral Merchandise StoresMiscellaneous Store RetailersNonstore RetailersProfessional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant WholesalersOther Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire StoresSporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument StoresDepartment StoresGeneral Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and SupercentersOther Miscellaneous Store RetailersVending Machine OperatorsDirect Selling EstablishmentsRecreational Vehicle DealersMotorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts and Accessories StoresTire DealersSporting Goods StoresHobby, Toy, and Game StoresSewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods StoresPet and Pet Supplies StoresArt DealersManufactured (Mobile) Home DealersAll Other Miscellaneous Store RetailersFuel DealersOther Direct Selling EstablishmentsBoat DealersMotorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle DealersMusical Instrument and Supplies StoresWarehouse Clubs and SupercentersAll Other General Merchandise StoresTobacco StoresAll Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)
- Website
- canfora.com
- HQ
- Capri, Campania
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Canfora Capri Sandals's categories are Retail
Canfora Capri Sandals's founding year is 1946
