Vince Camuto
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Vince Camuto, CEO/Chief Creative Officer of the fashion company Camuto Group, is an American
women’s footwear designer who is known for co-founding and establishing Nine West Inc. as a leading women’s fashion brand.
In 1978, Camuto co-founded the Nine West Group Inc., and served as its creative director . Over the next two decades, Nine West
became a household fashion brand – recognized internationally. In 1993 Vince was appointed CEO as the company was taken public. In 1999, Nine West was sold to Jones Apparel Group
as a multi-branded footwear powerhouse.
In August 2001, Camuto established Camuto Group, which provides design, sourcing, marketing and production services to over 5400 department and independent retailers throughout the world.
In 2002 Vince Camuto launched four exclusive footwear brands for Dillard’s Department Stores, including Antonio Melani, Gianni Bini, Nurture and Michelle D. Expanding on that success, Vince introduced an additional three brands in subsequent years, leading to seven unique collections. Later that year, he acquired the footwear licenses for BCBG
Max Azria
and BCBGirls and developed these footwear lines.
In 2005 he launched his namesake footwear line, Vince Camuto. Closely thereafter in 2006, he partnered with Tory Burch
to launch her footwear collection and collaborated with her to create the “Reva” ballet flat.
In 2008 Vince Camuto announced a number of key partnerships aimed at expanding Camuto Group’s portfolio. At the beginning of the year, he partnered with Sanctuary Clothing. He also signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Lucky Brand Jeans
to produce and market a collection of women’s footwear. Vince also partnered with Banana Republic to design and manufacture women’s footwear for the brand. He also partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America
, the CFDA, as the first ever footwear Business Service Network (BSN) Corporate Affiliate Member.
In 2009 Vince Camuto added Lucky Brand Jeans
footwear and kensiegirl footwear to Camuto Groups growing portfolio. In addition, he has expanded his namesake footwear brand to include a handbag collection.
Vince Camuto is also an avid supporter of charities benefiting children, including Ronald McDonald House , St. Jude's Hospital, Leukemia Society of America and The Domestic Abuse Awareness Foundation. In addition, he serves on the board of Wish-And-A-Smile, an organization dedicated to supporting numerous children's charities.
. In 2007 Vince opened the first Jessica Simpson Collection shop-in-shop at Macy’s Herald Square, New York. Additional shops have opened in other cities, including Macy’s Boca Raton, Pembroke and West Dade as well as a location at Belk’s South Park.
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women’s footwear designer who is known for co-founding and establishing Nine West Inc. as a leading women’s fashion brand.
In 1978, Camuto co-founded the Nine West Group Inc., and served as its creative director . Over the next two decades, Nine West
Nine West
Nine West is a fashion wholesale and retail company best known for quickly translating runway trends into styles attainable by mass consumers. Initially founded as a fashion footwear brand, Nine West has since expanded into handbags, sunglasses, legwear, outerwear, jewelry, belts, watches, cold...
became a household fashion brand – recognized internationally. In 1993 Vince was appointed CEO as the company was taken public. In 1999, Nine West was sold to Jones Apparel Group
Jones Apparel Group
The Jones Group, Inc. , a Fortune 500 company, is an American designer, marketer and wholesaler of branded clothing, shoes and accessories. Its headquarters are in New York City. The company also markets directly to consumers through their chain of specialty retail and value-based stores...
as a multi-branded footwear powerhouse.
In August 2001, Camuto established Camuto Group, which provides design, sourcing, marketing and production services to over 5400 department and independent retailers throughout the world.
In 2002 Vince Camuto launched four exclusive footwear brands for Dillard’s Department Stores, including Antonio Melani, Gianni Bini, Nurture and Michelle D. Expanding on that success, Vince introduced an additional three brands in subsequent years, leading to seven unique collections. Later that year, he acquired the footwear licenses for BCBG
BCBG
BCBG may refer to:* the French acronym bon chic bon genre or * Women's clothing line created by Max Azria* Bon Chic Bon Genre, an album by Campag Velocet...
Max Azria
Max Azria
Max Azria is a French fashion designer of Tunisian Jewish descent who founded the contemporary women's clothing brand BCBGMAXAZRIA. Azria is also the designer, chairman and CEO of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, a global fashion house that encompasses over 20 brands...
and BCBGirls and developed these footwear lines.
In 2005 he launched his namesake footwear line, Vince Camuto. Closely thereafter in 2006, he partnered with Tory Burch
Tory Burch
Tory Burch is an American fashion designer, business woman and philanthropist who was born, raised and educated in the Philadelphia metropolitan area....
to launch her footwear collection and collaborated with her to create the “Reva” ballet flat.
In 2008 Vince Camuto announced a number of key partnerships aimed at expanding Camuto Group’s portfolio. At the beginning of the year, he partnered with Sanctuary Clothing. He also signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Lucky Brand Jeans
Lucky Brand Jeans
Lucky Brand Jeans is a designer denim company founded in Vernon, California, United States in 1990 by Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman. Lucky Brand is a subsidiary of the Liz Claiborne fashion company. Lucky also produces sportswear, outerwear, T-shirts and active wear. Lucky Brand products are...
to produce and market a collection of women’s footwear. Vince also partnered with Banana Republic to design and manufacture women’s footwear for the brand. He also partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America
Council of Fashion Designers of America
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. is a not-for-profit trade association of over 350 of America’s foremost fashion and accessory designers. As of 2009, Diane von Fürstenberg is the group's President and Steven Kolb is the Executive Director...
, the CFDA, as the first ever footwear Business Service Network (BSN) Corporate Affiliate Member.
In 2009 Vince Camuto added Lucky Brand Jeans
Lucky Brand Jeans
Lucky Brand Jeans is a designer denim company founded in Vernon, California, United States in 1990 by Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman. Lucky Brand is a subsidiary of the Liz Claiborne fashion company. Lucky also produces sportswear, outerwear, T-shirts and active wear. Lucky Brand products are...
footwear and kensiegirl footwear to Camuto Groups growing portfolio. In addition, he has expanded his namesake footwear brand to include a handbag collection.
Vince Camuto is also an avid supporter of charities benefiting children, including Ronald McDonald House , St. Jude's Hospital, Leukemia Society of America and The Domestic Abuse Awareness Foundation. In addition, he serves on the board of Wish-And-A-Smile, an organization dedicated to supporting numerous children's charities.
Partnership with Jessica Simpson
In 2005 Mr. Camuto purchased the master license for Jessica SimpsonJessica Simpson
Jessica Ann Simpson is an American recording artist, actress, television personality, and fashion designer whose rise to fame began in 1999. Since that time, Simpson has achieved many recording milestones, starred in several television shows, movies, and commercials, launched a line of hair and...
. In 2007 Vince opened the first Jessica Simpson Collection shop-in-shop at Macy’s Herald Square, New York. Additional shops have opened in other cities, including Macy’s Boca Raton, Pembroke and West Dade as well as a location at Belk’s South Park.