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Article: Andrea Pfister. (Italian footwear designer)(Shoes from Italy)
- Article from:
- Footwear News
- Article date:
- February 11, 1991
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ANDREA PFISTER
"For me America is like a vitamin - it pushes me to give my very best." So says Andrea Pfister, and what Pfister gives, America applauds: Footwear News named him Designer of the Year in 1989, and FFANY has awarded him the Grand Fashion Medal of Honor.
The man has definitely earned his laurels. Already a shoe designer for Lanvin and Jean Patou at age 21, Pfister launched his own collection in 1965, designed shoes for Krizia, and for 15 years has been the hand behind Anne Klein's wholesale collection. Now Pfister shares his thriving company with his partner, Jean Pierre Dupre. He creates a range of accessories as well as shoes, and over 50 ...