Brian Atwood

Brian Atwood (August 4)[1] is an American shoe designer.

He studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology before becoming a model. He gave Versace management a handwritten resume which led to a job offer.[2]

Women's shoe designer

In 1996, after modeling for seven years[3] he was the first American designer hired by Gianni Versace in Milan, later being chief designer of women's accessories.[4]

He was named the Shoe Designer of the year in 2010 and 2011 by the Red Carpet Fshion Awards.[2] He is a recipient of the CDA Swarovski Perry Ellis Award for Best Accessory Design and the 2010 Footwear News Designer of the Year award.[5]

He summarized his design philosophy saying “It’s not only 20-year-olds who want a six-inch heel,” he says. But conversely, “some women don’t want or can’t walk in the high heels. That’s something we’re responding to very quickly. They like the fun fashion shoe — on a sensible heel, sometimes."[2]

His shoe line, Brian Atwood, was launched in 2001.[3] His budget line of shoes is B Brian Atwood. This brand retails for US$200 to 500 as opposed to his main line of shoes which retails for $525-$2900.[6][7] The B Brian Atwood brand was later entered into a partnership agreement with shoemaker, Steve Madden[8] (NASDAQ:SHOO),[5] who purchased the Jones Group stake.[9]

He is the author of the book, Pumped, a study of stiletto heels.[10]

Media coverage

Atwood was covered as his shoes being worn by Lady Gaga at her 30th birthday party[11] Media coverage of Atwood has included Bebo,[12] and Jessica Chastain.[13][14]

His Instagram account reportedly has 460,000 followers.[7] He has been described as a shoe guru.[15]

In 2012, Atwood advertisements in New York were banned for nudity.[16]

Personal life

He attended Joliet Catholic High School[17] and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Atwood is married to Dr. Jake Deutsch.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Michael Kors, Brian Atwood Both Getting Married | POPSUGAR Fashion". Popsugar.com. 2011-08-04. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  2. 1 2 3 "Brian Atwood Says Never Compromise on What You Love | First Person, People | BoF". Businessoffashion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  3. 1 2 "Brian AtwoodБ─≥s shoe collection towers above the rest - SPLASH". Splash.suntimes.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  4. ↑ "Brian Atwood - Fashion Designer | Designers | The FMD". Fashionmodeldirectory.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  5. 1 2 "Brian Atwood Buys Back His Designer Business And Enters Into A Strategic Partnership With Steve Madden". Business Wire. 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  6. ↑ Connie Wang (2010-08-31). "Will Release More Affordable Line". Refinery29.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  7. 1 2 Abel, Katie (2015-10-12). "Brian Atwood On Expansion, New Retail Deal and Favorite Instagrams". Footwear News. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  8. ↑ "Steve Madden and Brian Atwood to Ink Deal - The Cut". Nymag.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  9. ↑ "STEVE MADDEN ACQUIRES BRIAN ATWOOD". Fashionista.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  10. ↑ "In Their Shoes: Brian Atwood and Melissa McCarthy on Their Friendship - Pret-a-Reporter". Hollywoodreporter.com. 2015-10-26. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  11. ↑ Allen, Rachael. "Lady Gaga Wears Sky-High Custom Brian Atwood Heels For Birthday". Footwear News. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  12. ↑ "Yay or Nay : Kareena Kapoor Khan in Cavalli, Brian Atwood and YSL". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  13. ↑ http://www.justjaredcom/2016/04/09/charlize-theron-jessica-chastain-rep-winters-war-at-mtv-movie-awards-2016/ Retrieved 2016-04-09
  14. ↑ "MTV Movie Awards 2016 Red Carpet Fashion: What the Stars Wore | Us Weekly". Usmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  15. ↑ Slonim, Jeffrey. "Sarah Paulson Sounds Off on Marcia Clark’s Hair for 'The People v. O.J. Simpson'". Gotham-magazine.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  16. ↑ "Brian Atwood Ads Reportedly Banned From Madison Avenue, Taxi TVs (VIDEO, PHOTOS)". Huffingtonpost.com. 2012-08-23. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  17. ↑ http://splash.suntimes.com/2012/12/14/chicago-native-brian-atwoods-shoe-collection-towers-above-the-restM/


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