Dolce Vita

Founded in 2001, Dolce Vita’s Nick Lucio and Van Lamprou quickly gained notoriety for their effortlessly chic, playful designs. Although they set out with one brand, they expanded to include men’s shoes as well as more affordable lines.  After 13 years of production, Steve Madden bought out Dolce Vita for $60.3 million! Talk about a major payday!