Art Meets Fashion at The Pearl-Qatar
Exclusive Santoni event brings the best in footwear to Doha

Doha, Qatar – May 17, 2010 : To celebrate some of the finest leather footwear in the world, The Pearl-Qatar is hosting a unique event for the well-shod and stylish at its new Santoni store. On 19th May 2010 world renowned leather craftsman Andrea Santoni and one of his hand-picked artisans will be holding a day showcasing the fine art and craftsmanship of shoemaking. As well as the opportunity to meet the founder and leader of this unique company, Andrea Santoni, visitors to the store will be invited to have their shoes hand-polished to the exacting standards insisted upon by Santoni. Santoni is one of Italy’s most prestigious and exclusive fashion brands, with each shoe painstakingly crafted to highest of levels after years of research. Santoni shoes are only made from the finest full thickness quality hides, which have been treated in the traditional ways of slow tanning and pure aniline. Santoni employs 20 master craftsmen trained to Andrea Santoni’s exacting standards. Each shoe and every stitch is personally approved by Andrea Santoni himself, with his signature in each box as a mark of quality. Mr Kirk Martin, Vice President of United Fashion Company and spokesperson for The Pearl-Qatar commented: “The shoes produced by Santoni are works of art in their own right, pieces that are meticulously created to last a lifetime and to reflect the expectations of their owner. This exceptional quality is something we at The Pearl-Qatar strive to match in every aspect of this unique development.” Santoni’s only store in the Middle East can be found at Porto Arabia, The Pearl-Qatar and stocks a select range of individually approved shoes for men and women .