Only after my visit to this museum am I able to grasp the genius of Salvatore Ferragamo. I have long been aware of his appealing style. However, I was shocked by his aptitude for creative innovation and inventing useful tools in fashion. I was impressed by all of the patents that Ferragamo created, especially putting metal in the arch of a high heel for support. Designs that I liked were: the crocheted shoe, the rainbow cork sandal and the mirrored heel. I really liked that the family endorsed the idea of the Ferragamo museum, and did what they could to support the endeavor.
I was disappointed by the ratio of Ferragamo material to Marilyn Monroe material. Information about Marilyn furthered my understanding of Ferragamo in the public light, but I thought there was too much time and energy spent on that portion of the museum. It took the focus away from Ferragamo's expertise and turned it to the drama and sexiness of a movie star that everyone visiting the museum is familiar with. While is was interesting to put Ferragamo's designs in a social context, the display was too extensive.
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