Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. launched its direct sales flagship store on JD.com Inc.'s online platform, according to an Aug. 15 announcement by the Chinese online retailer.

JD.com said the brand designed a limited-edition Salvatore Ferragamo Flower Heel flat shoes to mark the new partnership, and will be exclusively available for JD.com users.

The Chinese company added that Ferragamo items purchased through JD.com will be sent to customers through JD Luxury Express, the company's white-glove delivery service.

In a separate release dated Aug. 14, JD.com said Christian Louboutin SA has been added to its luxury platform Toplife.

Other high-end international brands available on JD.com include Kering SA-owned Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Saint Laurent, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's luggage brand Rimowa, La Perla, Emporio Armani and Trussardi.