Criss Cross Pump

Francesco Russo traces his passion for ultrafeminine women's shoes back to his childhood, recalling how high heels would transform a woman's look. After 20 years designing for high-end brands, he set off on his own in 2013 to launch his eponymous label. In his atelier on Rue de Valois in Paris, Russo focuses on a few timeless shapes as he creates shoes around his ideas of extreme luxury.