Fausto Santini sells shoes & bags by Fausto Santini, who is heavily influenced by architectural design.

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Fausto Santini

Top choice in Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale


Rome’s best-known shoe designer, Fausto Santini is famous for his beguilingly simple, architectural shoe designs, realised in boots and shoes made with butter-soft leather. Colours are beautiful, and the quality is impeccable. Seek out the end-of-line discount shop in Monti to source a bargain – its stock is regularly refreshed.


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