"Mario Valentino Spa was founded by Mario Valentino in 1952 in Naples, where is still today the head office. The company works with its own Trademark in leather goods world, producing footwear, accessories and clothes.
The first shoes bringing the Trademark “Valentino” were made in the early 20th century in Naples by Mario’s father, Vincenzo Valentino, who had been considered the best craftsman in the world, since the beginning of his valued work. Even King Vittorio Emanuele ordered some shoes to him." - http://www.mariovalentino.es/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&Itemid=294&lang=en
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