When I’m packing for a haute holiday vacation to a sunny destination, the first thing I set out are my Canfora sandals. Also, a favorite of Jackie Kennedy’s,  Canfora was founded in 1946 by Amedeo Canfora.  Each pair of sandals is made entirely by hand in the company’s workshop and store on the historic Via Camerelle in Capri. Sophia Loren, Princess Grace, Princess Caroline, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Naomi Campbell, just to name a few have all been big fans of Canfora sandals.

The sandals are designed in exactly the same way as Amedeo Canfora did, when he first opened the shop in 1946: starting with the sole, made with various layers of Italian leather. Here are a few of my favorite styles available now…

The various layers are pressed and sewn together: this is the feature which distinguishes Canfora’s sandals from the other Capri-style, sandals, in which the sole is glued and not sewn together. The traditional Capri sandal, patented by Amedeo Canfora, is in fact, almost flat: ideal for walking up and down the steep lanes of Capri and, above all, supremely comfortable and resistant.

Canfora ships sandals all around the world. You can view the entire collection at www.canfora.com.  Select your shoes size or trace your foot with the online guide and fax it to the workshop in Capri. So chic!