Paul Evans (brand)

Paul Evans
Private
Industry E-commerce, Footwear
Founded August 2013
Founders
  • Benjamin Earley
  • Evan Fript
Headquarters United States
Area served
 International
Products Designer men's shoes
Website www.paulevansny.com

Paul Evans is a New York City-based menswear brand, best known for its collection of luxury footwear.[1] The company was founded by Benjamin Earley and Evan Fript.[2] It is vertically-integrated and sells internationally, directly to consumers online.[2] The shoes are made in Naples, Italy.[3][4]

History

Benjamin Earley and Evan Fript met while attending Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2][5] After graduating, the two began their careers working in finance in New York City.[6] The idea for the brand started when Earley and Fript realized how expensive men's luxury shoes were and how few brand options existed.[7]

Earley and Fript founded the Paul Evans brand in 2012,[8] and launched the e-commerce website in August 2013.[9] The company received seed funding from a group of young investors in 2013 to fund the first few factory orders.[9]

Earley and Fript looked at different European manufacturers in Spain, Italy and Portugal, and selected a family-owned factory in Naples that produces other internationally-known brands in the industry.[2]

Description

Paul Evans is a vertically-integrated menswear brand that sells its Italian luxury footwear internationally directly to the consumer. The brand first released three cap-toe oxfords, including the Brando, the Cagney and the Grant, all made from Italian calfskin.[3] In 2014, the brand introduced three additional styles including the Stewart penny loafer, the Martin whole-cut oxford and the Chaplin suede tassel loafer.[10] By 2015, the company produced 16 styles of men's shoes.[11] Paul Evans' shoes have been featured by Forbes,[12] Refinery29,[13] and Esquire Magazine.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Max Berlinger (14 November 2013). "Shoe Porn: Paul Evans Semi-Brogues". Esquire Magazine. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Katie Chang (5 May 2014). "Rules of Shoes: Paul Evans' Founders Ben Earley and Evan Fript on How to Buy and Care For Your Kicks". Details. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  3. 1 2 Marissa Mule (1 August 2014). "Paul Evans Shoes Take a Step in the Right Direction". New York Observer. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Men: When It Comes To Being Stylish, Start With Your Shoes". Huffington Post. 26 September 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "The Paul Evans Shoe Review". Fine Young Gentlemen. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  6. ↑ Linette Lopez (10 June 2014). "Two Finance Guys Have Created The Ultimate Solution For Men's Shoes". Business Insider. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  7. ↑ Jill Newman (21 August 2014). "Paul Evans Puts Its Best Foot Forward". Robb Report. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "Take A Walk in Paul Evans’ Handsome Shoes". Effortless Gent. 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  9. 1 2 "Digital Menswear Startup Paul Evans Looks to Bring Down the Cost of Luxury Dress Shoes". Modern Fellows. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  10. ↑ Sabir M Peele (3 June 2014). "Paul Evans Shoes Launches S/S '14 Collection". Men's StylePro. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  11. ↑ "Start-up thinks outside the (shoe)box". CNBC. January 28, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  12. ↑ Larry Olmsted (November 29, 2014). "Holiday Gift Guide For Fitness; Good Living". Forbes. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  13. ↑ "33 Gifts For Every Man In Your Life". Refinery29. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
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