Bruno Magli

Founded in 1936, siblings Marino, Mario and Bruno started a small business in the basement of their home in Bologna, Italy, after learning the art of shoemaking from their grandfather.

From the 1980s onwards, the Magli company opened over forty retail stores located throughout the United States, Australia, China and Europe.

[1] Simpson wore size 12 suede waffle Lorenzo model with soles manufactured by Silga.

[4] Subsequent owners Marquee stated the association was not one they welcomed or wished for but acknowledged the increased public interest.

[5] In 2001, the Luxembourg-based investment fund Opera, half-owned by Bulgari, acquired a controlling interest in Bruno Magli.