Giuseppe Zanotti, the Italian maestro of sculptural luxury footwear, unveils a momentous revival with the reissue of The Signature Slim, a design that has defined two decades of his creative universe. Returning as a limited-edition collectible, the sandal reemerges not merely as an object of desire, but as a symbol of fashion’s ability to transcend time, memory and cultural moments. This re-edition invites both long-standing admirers and new devotees to rediscover a silhouette that has shaped modern luxury footwear.
The Slim’s origin story is woven into the heart of Italy’s Adriatic coastline. In 2004, seated at a seaside restaurant in Cesenatico, Zanotti experienced a moment of creative lightning—sketching a fishbone directly onto a tablecloth, captivated by its sculptural beauty. What was once a humble fragment became a jewel that traced the foot with sensual finesse. Named after the restaurateur and friend who inspired the moment, the Slim became a celebration of transforming the unexpected into the extraordinary—a philosophy central to Zanotti’s design ethos.
Its ascent to cult status was sealed in 2008, when the sandal made an unforgettable appearance in the “Sex and the City” film, adorning Samantha Jones in a scene that instantly embedded the silhouette into global pop-cultural memory. The moment crystallised the Slim’s impact: a bold, avant-garde piece that spoke to the character’s unapologetic glamour and further propelled the design into international fashion lore.
The Signature Slim reissue honours this legacy with a renewed commitment to craftsmanship at its highest order. Each pair is the result of 48 hours of dedicated artisanal work involving 21 expert craftspeople and 24 meticulous production steps. The fishbone jewel—faithful to the original sketch—is reimagined for modern ergonomics and adorned with over 300 hand-applied crystals. Italian nappa leather, precision-engineered comfort and nine stages of quality control ensure that the sandal not only dazzles aesthetically, but also upholds the brand’s heritage of refinement.
This special launch underscores the importance of authenticity in the age of collectible fashion. Available at Giuseppe Zanotti flagship boutiques, online at giuseppezanotti.com, and select global partners, The Signature Slim caters to seasoned collectors and the new wave of luxury consumers who value craftsmanship rooted in artistry. The reissue is positioned within the GZ Signature collection—the brand’s highest echelon—ensuring that the Slim is preserved as both a fashion artifact and a contemporary treasure.
Level Shoes, the region’s premier destination for designer footwear, supports the launch with its signature cross-channel luxury experience. Through its Dubai Mall flagship, Atlantis The Royal personal shopping suite, global shipping and multilingual teams, Level Shoes offers an elevated gateway to this exclusive re-edition, ensuring the Slim reaches collectors worldwide with the same elegance and intention that shaped its creation.
With The Signature Slim, Giuseppe Zanotti not only revisits a masterpiece, but reclaims a defining chapter in luxury footwear. It is a design reborn—not rewritten—and a reminder that true icons never fade; they simply return, more radiant than ever.
