In 1933, Jacques Keklikan and his wife Elise began handcrafting leather gladiator sandals in a tiny workshop in St. Tropez. As the decades passed, the shoes became ubiquitous amongst the celebrities and artists vacationing along the French Riviera - they were even a favorite of Brigitte Bardot. Still family-owned, the brand remains iconic for its combination of elegance, comfort and fuss-free style.