Shoe designer Vince Camuto dies, age 78
The legendary women's shoe designer has died, aged 78
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.American footwear designer Vince Camuto, died yesterday at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut, aged 78.
The legendary shoe designer famously founded the high street footwear retail brand Nine West before it was sold to the Jones Group in 1999 for $900 million.
Camuto founded his own label Vince Camuto in 2001 and also worked alongside Tory Burch on her footwear range.
Camuto's own name brand has 30 stores across the US, is sold in nearly all major US retailers and in another 62 countries globally.
He also launched the footwear brand of American singer Jessica Simpson, acting as her business mentor int the development of the now multi-million dollar brand.
Simpson shared a picture on Instagram of herself alongside the designer and his wife with the quote:
"It is never about one person. It's the teams you put in place. Without the right people, you're nowhere" - Vince Camuto'
"Thank you, Vince, for the humble power that has taken me everywhere. You are my mentor, my family, the creator of all my dreams. I will forever walk in your shoes…you made them. #brokenheart."
Camuto is survived by his wife Louise and five children.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments