Garolini
| Industry | Shoes |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founders | Ann "Bidi" and Albert "Al" Finkelstein |
Garolini was a shoe company founded by Ann "Bidi" and Albert "Al" Finkelstein in 1971.
Founders Bidi and Al Finkelstein both grew up with almost nothing. In 1971 and long after marrying, the Finkelsteins created Garolini, named after their son Gary and daughter Lynn. The business had limited success until the famous designer Halston saw the genius design work done by Bidi Finkelstein, the mind of the company. Garolini's shoes began to frequently appear in Halston advertisements. These ads were painted by famous pop artist Andy Warhol. Eventually, Bidi and Al sold the company to US shoes in 1980.
Though Garolini was named after the founders' children, Gary Stan and Lynn Finkelstein, both children have nothing to do with the business.
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