forte_forte loves sebago

forte_forte revisits the iconic loafer by Sebago®.

from the encounter between giada forte and the celebrated american brand, a standard for the world of handmade shoes since 1946, the aspiration to revisit the iconic loafer: the penny loafer.

a cult item from the time the classic loafer became popular among american college students.

this style was typically worn with sports socks immediately after athletic practice by those heading into class, traditionally the penny slipped into the cut-out slot on the shoe saddle was to phone home. this shoe became an icon of the 1950s generation, and today more than ever is positioned to reclaim its retro hype elegance.

forte_forte revisits the classic “dan” penny loafer presenting two exclusive versions.

covered in a combination of leather and ponyskin, in chic monochrome black, a version truer to the classic image and in full preppy style, a cool variant in contrasting two tone ivory and burgundy.

a third version more urban and sauvage, the dappled ponyskin all–over variant transforms the traditional model with a nod to native american culture:
edged with soft fringes, a natural rubber sole replaces the classic sole.

the craftsmanship value is emphasised in each model, accentuated by the choice to enhance the typical shoe saddle with hand-embroidered stitching.

the iconic forte_forte rhinestone chain enriches the look of the new “forte_forte loves Sebago®” loafer, adding that touch of glam to a shoe with timeless elegance.

two worlds come together to breathe new life into an iconic object with everlasting appeal, an essential must-have in this fall’s wardrobe.

the “forte_forte loves Sebago®” capsule will be available together with the forte_forte fall – winter 2024 collection in forte_forte boutiques, the e–shop and wholesale worldwide.