My family owned a gelateria business, so as a kid, I would always design ice cream cones. If you want to transform a shoe from design into a properly wearable product, however, you need technical knowledge. So I worked for four years inside a local shoe company. Giuseppe Zanotti businesscompanycone share on social
At school I was a disaster, but when I would design, I could feel a sense of pride. I've always designed, and I would literally design everything I'd see: cars, bikes, motorcycles - everything. Giuseppe Zanotti bikecardesign Change image and share on social
Beyonce has very clear ideas - she knows exactly what she wants. The thing which she then also has over other celebrities is that she has an amazing voice. She's incredibly talented, and she's an amazing dancer - she's complete. Few are like Beyonce. Giuseppe Zanotti amazebeyoncecelebrity share on social
Every season, I absorb everything around m:, the people I see on the street, the discos, the art, the music, and the energy of places from my travels. I mix all of this together, and then I begin to create. Giuseppe Zanotti absorbartbegin share on social
You know, 65-year-olds love sneakers because they make them feel forty. Giuseppe Zanotti feelfortylove Change image and share on social
Trends are dangerous; you will fail if you design for them. You cannot follow the work of others. I have my own DNA, my own formula. I always stay true to myself and to the brand. Giuseppe Zanotti branddangerousdesign Change image and share on social
The sneaker comes from sports, but it's couture now. It's not made in Asia: it's made in my little village in Italy. I can customize everything. I use silk and diamonds and crystals. I think my sneakers have a lot of good vibrations. Giuseppe Zanotti asiacouturecrystal share on social
You cannot design shoes if you only think about fashion; it's too realistic. When I design, I dream. Giuseppe Zanotti designdreamfashion Change image and share on social
Every time I work with a star, I learn a lot. Also, I teach a lot because I'm a shoemaker, a designer. I'm born with a pencil in my hand. For old teenagers like me it's good to learn. Giuseppe Zanotti beardesignergood Change image and share on social
