Overview

• Paciotti died on Oct. 12 in Civitanova Marche, Italy, surrounded by his children and relatives, with no cause of death disclosed.
• He launched his namesake label in 1980 and built a global business recognized for sharp stilettos and innovative, sensual design.
• The company highlighted the iconic dagger symbol as a lasting marker of the brand’s identity and of Paciotti’s bold aesthetic.
• The house traces its roots to a 1948 artisanal workshop founded by his parents, Giuseppe and Cecilia, in Italy’s renowned shoe-making hub.
• Following recent challenges, the brand is being steered by nephew Marco Calcinaro with a heritage-focused relaunch that put the dagger heel back in the spotlight at Milan Fashion Week.