Capezio

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Capezio is a privately held United States company specializing in dance apparel and specialized dance shoes including ballet pointe shoes. The company markets dance accessories worldwide, focusing on the USA and Europe. [1]

Capezio dates its establishment to 1887, when at the age of 17, Salvatore Capezio opened up a shop on Broadway and 39th Street in New York City across the street from the old Metropolitan Opera House under the title of 'The Theatrical & Historical Shoemaker.' At this time, the Statue of Liberty was less then a year old.

[edit] Important Dates

Anna Pavlova purchased Capezio pointe shoes for herself and her entire company during her first tour of the United States in 1910.
In 1949 Capezio was featured on a cover of Vogue.
Capezio received the Coty Award, fashion's highest accolade, in 1952.