Luxury Italian Leather Brand Testoni Opens Flagship in Milan

Testoni, the Bologna based luxury leather goods brand coveted by connoisseurs of fine italian leather shoes and bags, announced their opening of a new flagship store in Milan in the world-famous shopping district, the Quadrilatero della Moda, on via Alessandro Manzoni 25.

The event will be marked by an exclusive press event on June 19 2025 where friends of the brand and international press will be invited to celebrate the flagship opening as well as the launch of the limited-edition “Made For You” collection, available exclusively at the new location.      

BESPOKE ITALIAN LUXURY LEATHER

In store, the brand plans to feature Testoni’s signature handbags, men and women’s footwear, and its unique made-to-order service that offers discerning customers the option to order personally fitted bespoke footwear, made of the finest Italian leather and quality craftsmanship.

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INSPIRED DESIGN SINCE 1929

It's clear through the attention to detail and inspired concept design that the store itself has been touched by the same artistic vision to which Testoni has been dedicated since the brand was founded in 1929 by Amedeo Testoni. 

The interior design was ideated by Paris-based architect François Leite, and is meant to channel elements reminiscent of Northern Italian and Bolognese design.  

Cavernous vaulted galleries contain existing steel structures coated with a custom-made plaster, lit by modern fixtures inspired by the winding pathways through Bologna’s portici, casting a fresh, delicate light over the current collections.

Refined textures, deep red terrazzo flooring, sculptural fixtures, and custom furnishings are all inspired by Bologna’s historic galleries and arched entrance doors affixed with bronze braided handles.

The current COO Enzo Vaccari has an inspired outlook for the future and of the new flagship location:

“We are thrilled to open our new flagship store in Milan, a vibrant metropolis that shares our passion for culture, creativity, and refinement.

The new store embodies our values – heritage, artistry, and modern sophistication - and offers clients a destination to discover the soul of our brand.”

TESTONI ON THE MOVE

The move comes two years after Testoni began its foray onto the international stage, opening its first store in Milan on 11 Via Gesù in 2023 in the heart of the city’s luxury area. In 2018 the company was sold to Sitoy, a high-end leather goods manufacturer and distributor based in Hong Kong, and then later sold to Viva China, owned by the Li Ning Group in 2021, who is the current owner of Testoni.

Over time, the brand has developed numerous proprietary and signature shoemaking techniques, including the Filettone, Spiral, and Intreccio, still used to this day. Testoni has evolved to become synonymous with the highest quality of Italian shoemaking artistry. In 1964, under the creative direction of Marisa Testoni, the brand launched its first women’s collection, which was quickly adopted by celebrities, socialites, and royalty. Today, Testoni is present around the globe and continues its strategic expansion, particularly in Europe and the Asia– Pacific region.