Interviews
Stuart Weitzman was born into the shoe business. His father, Seymour, created Seymour Shoes (also sold as Mr. Seymour, in the 50s) with a factory in Massachusetts. Mr. Weitzman learned the art of pattern-making and designing from his father and learned business at the Wharton School of Business. When his father died, Mr. Weitzman and his brother took over the family business. They were forced to move operations to Europe when the industry ended in America. In Spain the brand became Stuart Weitzman, a luxury line of shoes and handbags with a global following of shoe obsessed women.
Today Mr. Weitzman designs and creates more than 300 styles of shoes and handbags a year. He is both the designer and businessman behind the very successful brand, which sells in over 45 countries. His designs are worn by celebrities on the red carpet and moms running errands. His inspiration is the modern woman and for her he creates designs to suit every lifestyle and personality.
