Barrett shoes

The history of the Brand

Barrett was born in 1917, in Parma, from the partnership between the owner of a tannery in London's East End, John Richardson Barrett, and a historic Emilian shoe shop, "Zanlari e Tanzi"

In the early 1900s, Mr Barrett, on one of his trips to Italy, fell in love with the extraordinary qualities of comfort and elegance of the shoes produced in a small workshop in Parma, becoming first a loyal customer, then the main supplier of English-tanned calfskin.

The production of Barrett continues to expand and the brand is appreciated nationwide and recognized as a guarantee of the highest quality and synonymous with shoes dedicated to excellence. The most beautiful shops in the Bel Paese sell Barrett to selected customers among actors and politicians of the time.

From design to production

Innovate without turning your back on tradition, bring Made in Italy quality in the world and pass on the secrets of Italian craftsmanship from generation to generation.

Choosing the best leathers, assembling them to obtain a result that is always unique.

Paying the utmost attention to detail and creating timeless products.

For 100 years, this has been Barrett's corporate mission.