The ideeli scoop with Vince Camuto

It's no secret that we LOVE shoes. That's why when we were given a shot to pick the brain of design dynamo Vince Camuto, whose shoes we've obsessed over for, we don't know, FOREVER, we jumped at the chance. The multi-talented designer is in the process of launching his first ready-to-wear collection, not to mention taking the Big Apple by storm with not one, but TWO, storefronts in NYC. We couldn't be more excited to shop head-to-toe Camuto once the new locales open, or to have his latest bags, belts, shoes, and sunnies--many ideeli exclusives--here today! Check out what Vince himself had to say on all the exciting happenings at the house of Camuto:

You're known for your collection of luxe footwear that's also accessible to the everyday fashionista. What inspires you when you're designing for the Vince Camuto girl?
The Vince Camuto woman is every woman! She is contemporary, sexy and sophisticated and wants versatility in her clothing and shoes. When I design, I think about dressing the woman for every facet of her life.

It's a digital world and we're just living in it. Do you Tweet?
I very much believe in developing our digital and mobile presence. I think it is the new way to shop and it brings all of us together. I do not tweet myself but we have a team of people dedicated to talking to the customers and listening to what they have to say. I also read everything that is posted because women tell you what they like and what they don’t like about every shoe or piece of clothing that they own or are buying, so I am very involved in our online communities as well. I like to listen to women :o)

You've recently opened your first NYC store in Grand Central Station, with an upcoming opening in Soho. What can Camuto fans expect?
We are really looking forward to employing new technologies in the stores and offering fun product mixes and unique events that allow the customer to have the best time while she shops!

We're so excited about Vince Camuto apparel! What can we expect from the first collection?
The line is really great. We offer women clothes to wear to work, outfits to wear out for a date night or a look to take your kids to a play date. We never compromise on offering great product and the response has been tremendous already.

Do the shoes make the outfit or does the ensemble dictate the shoes?
The shoes make the outfit!

Comments

[saundra ben-israel]

If the outfit is simple or classic in design and color, the shoe definetly will make the outfit.