Loriblu Heels: How Italy’s Jewel-Soled Brand Won Over Hollywood’s Red Carpets

Founded by Graziano Cuccù in 1974 in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy, Loriblu built its reputation on handcrafted Italian footwear, particularly its jewel-embellished sandals and distinctive blue-soled evening shoes. What began as a small family workshop has grown into an international luxury label while remaining family-owned and headquartered in Italy, where many of its collections are still produced.

Loriblu continues to operate boutiques in cities including Rome, Milan, Venice, Dubai, and Doha, alongside its international online store. Beyond its signature evening shoes, the Italian label also produces bridal footwear, men’s styles, handbags, eyewear, and leather apparel.

Its crystal-heavy heels remain especially recognizable—and as of August 2026, a wide range of pre-owned Loriblu styles is available on Farfetch, from crystal-embellished platform pumps and satin sandals to wedge sneakers, ankle boots, and towering platform heels, offering another way to shop the brand’s more distinctive past designs.

Why Loriblu’s Italian-Made Evening Shoes Continue to Stand Out

Loriblu remains best known for evening shoes handcrafted in Italy, especially crystal-embellished pumps and sandals that have become a recognizable part of the brand’s identity.

Its international celebrity following includes Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Hyland, Moriah Rose Pereira (Poppy), Shay Mitchell, Halle Berry, Lizzy Greene, Skai Jackson, Marsai Martin, Betty Gabriel, Lea Michele, Peyton List, Noah Cyrus, Ellie Goulding, Carrie Underwood, and Debby Ryan.

Loriblu’s success traces back to the late 1970s, when its woven-leather “Mignon” sandal became an international bestseller and helped transform the company from a small workshop into a major Italian footwear manufacturer. During the 1990s, the brand became especially associated with jewel-inspired footwear featuring Swarovski crystals and metallic embellishments, a design direction that continues to influence many of its evening collections today.

One of Loriblu’s best-known origin stories dates back to founder Graziano Cuccù’s earliest days in business. Working from a basement workshop in the 1970s, he famously adapted a broken household washing machine into a leather-beating tool before the company had access to professional equipment—a reminder of the craftsmanship that shaped the brand long before it became an international luxury label.

Another celebrity fan of the Italian shoe brand is singer Poppy, who arrived at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in a sculptural belted black gown by Moncler 6 Noir Kei Ninomiya paired with Loriblu pumps.

Poppy arrives at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas wearing a sculptural Moncler 6 Noir Kei Ninomiya dress inspired by mussel shells, paired with pointed-toe Loriblu pumps and glossy black opera gloves on May 1, 2019 (Credit: WENN)

Poppy’s avant-garde Billboard Music Awards look showcased Loriblu alongside high-fashion couture, but the Italian label is equally at home with more understated evening dressing. Debby Ryan took that approach at the 2018 MTV EMAs, pairing Loriblu sandals with sharp tailoring instead of a gown.

Celebrity Spotlight: Debby Ryan’s Choice of Loriblu at the MTV EMAs

Debby Ryan dazzles at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards in Bilbao, Spain, showcasing her style with Loriblu’s luxurious sandals on November 4, 2018 (Credit: Dutch Press Photo / WENN)

At the MTV Europe Music Awards in Bilbao, Spain, on November 4, 2018, Debby Ryan paired her tailored Dzojchen suit with velvet-heeled Loriblu sandals.

The appearance reflected the brand’s long-running focus on dress shoes that blend Italian craftsmanship with decorative details, particularly the jewel-inspired evening styles that have become a Loriblu hallmark.

Debby Ryan elevates her look with a chic Dzojchen Resort 2016 suit (Credit: Dutch Press Photo / WENN)

The American actress and singer styled her sandals with a Dzojchen Resort 2016 suit and jewelry by APM Monaco and Sofia Zakia.

Debby Ryan puts her best foot forward in Loriblu’s signature blue sole sandals, embodying elegance and luxury (Credit: Dutch Press Photo / WENN)

Ariel Winter also became a repeat wearer of Loriblu in 2019, demonstrating the brand’s versatility across two very different red-carpet appearances. While one look highlighted the label’s jewel-embellished craftsmanship, the other showcased its colorful PVC-trim sandals.

Ariel Winter’s Affection for Loriblu Heels Shines at Public Events: A Deep Dive into Her Glamorous Footwear Choices

In October 2019, Ariel Winter didn’t mind sharing the spotlight with dog actor Happy at the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA.

And why would she when the event is all about honoring a man’s best friend? The Hero Dog Awards recognize the important roles that dogs play in our lives and celebrate the strong bond between dogs and humans.

Ariel Winter petting Happy the dog at the 9th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on October 5, 2019 (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

A Fashion Statement with a Cause

Never one to shy away from a plunging neckline, Ariel donned a low-cut NBD ‘Ciaran’ long-sleeved mini dress featuring a jeweled buckle and a draped skirt.

Ariel Winter stuns in an NBD ‘Ciaran’ dress, making a statement with a jeweled buckle and draped design at the Hero Dog Awards (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

She carried an Edie Parker clutch with a cute alien head clasp covered in crystals. The front of the clutch bore a moon-and-stars constellation design, while the rainbow-glitter-covered body mimicked a star-dotted galaxy.

Close-up of Ariel Winter’s Edie Parker clutch, featuring a whimsical alien head clasp and constellation design, at the Hero Dog Awards (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

Dazzling Footwear Choices

The actress rounded out her look with Loriblu ‘Jewel’ ankle-strap pumps distinguished by the fan-shaped crystals and stud embellishments on the heels.

Ariel Winter’s Loriblu ‘Jewel’ black suede ankle-strap pumps feature pointed toes, crystal-studded heel counters, slim stiletto heels, and customized gold glitter soles replacing the brand’s signature cobalt-blue bottoms

Loriblu shoes typically have blue soles, but Ariel customized hers to have gold glitter bottoms.

Close-up of Ariel Winter’s custom Loriblu ‘Jewel’ black suede ankle-strap pumps, featuring crystal-embellished heel counters and personalized gold glitter soles instead of the brand’s signature cobalt-blue bottoms (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

The original Loriblu “Jewel” design features the brand’s signature cobalt-blue soles, shown below.

Close-up of Loriblu’s black suede ankle-strap pumps, distinguished by crystal-embellished heel counters, the brand’s signature cobalt-blue soles, and slim stiletto heels

Ariel Winter’s Second Loriblu Look Featured Red PVC-Trim Sandals

A few weeks earlier, Ariel attended the Walt Disney Television Emmy Party at the Otium in LA.

Ariel Winter at the Walt Disney Television Emmy Party, captivating in a House of CB ‘Sirene’ dress and complemented by Loriblu sandals on September 22, 2019 (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

The Modern Family actress slipped into a figure-hugging House of CB ‘Sirene’ gathered dress. She accessorized with $9,000 Misahara ‘Sahara Link’ ruby earrings and a heavily embellished, tasseled chain-strap purse.

Ariel Winter wears the red version of Loriblu’s suede ankle-strap sandals, featuring transparent PVC toe straps, slim stiletto heels, and delicate ankle straps

She finished the look with another pair of Loriblu heels: the brand’s PVC-strap ankle-strap sandals, this time in red. We previously spotted the same design in orange on Sarah Hyland at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards.

Loriblu’s colorful suede ankle-strap sandals showcase the Italian brand’s signature cobalt-blue soles, paired with transparent PVC toe straps in contrasting turquoise and burnt-orange colorways

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Loriblu is one of several Italian shoemakers that have helped define modern luxury footwear, each bringing its own approach to craftsmanship, design, and red-carpet style. If you enjoyed Ariel Winter’s, Debby Ryan’s, and Poppy’s Loriblu looks, these stories explore more standout Italian brands and the celebrities who wear them.