Guy Laroche signs licensing deal with Rodolfo Zengarini for shoes and handbags

By

Sarah Ahssen

Translated by
Cassidy STEPHENS

Published
Sep 12, 2022

French ready-to-wear label Guy Laroche has signed a license agreement for the production and distribution of its shoes and handbags for men and women with Rodolfo Zengarini. The company based in Montegranaro designs shoes for John Galliano. The duration of the agreement was not disclosed.

The results of this partnership, which begin with the spring-summer 2023 collection, will be presented at the MICAM shoe fair which will be held in Milan from September 18 to 20.

The footwear collection is based on the most emblematic models in a more contemporary version, but also unisex sports pieces in different colors. The bag line will offer tote bags, clutches, "hobo" bags and backpacks.

Launched by the designer of the same name in 1957 as a high fashion house, Guy Laroche was taken over in 2004 by Hong Kong-based company Ygm Trading Ltd. In 2017 the brand appointed France's Richard René as its creative director.

The collections from the partnership with Rodolfo Zengarini will be distributed via Rodolfo Zengarini's showrooms in Milan, New York, Paris, Antwerp and Dubai.