Italian footwear brand wants to expand in the US

17/04/2019
Italian footwear brand Michele Lopriore has said it is currently searching for new wholesale partners in the US, which is to say shoe retailers with bricks-and-mortar stores already in place. The company, which has a store of its own in Miami, has said it will also consider opening further own-brand stores in the US.

Founded in 1986, Michele Lopriore makes all its shoes in Italy using Italian grain leather, suede and other fine materials. It opened its first store in Milan and has gone on to open more across the city and in other parts of the same region, Lombardy, in cities such as Bergamo, Monza and Como.

The store in Miami opened more recently. Chief executive, Mike Lopriore, son of the founder, said on announcing the expansion plans: “Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen how our customers in Florida have come to really love the line. Now we’re thrilled to have even more Americans discover the truly special collection that is Michele Lopriore.” 

As well as looking for new retailers to partner with the brand, it has already expanded its online presence and has begun shipping to customers across the US.