Sam Edelman

A dominant force in fashion, Sam Edelman has made an indelible impact on some of the most renowned contemporary footwear brands over the past 45 years – launching the footwear division for Ralph Lauren and Espirit, holding an executive role at Candies, and as a co-founder of Kenneth Cole. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam's innate understanding of the customer translates conceptually into a modern lifestyle informed by rich heritage, creativity, and innovation. A visionary and pioneer in contemporary fashion, he brings an irreverent and trend-on style to his eponymous fashion lifestyle brands, Sam & Libby (est. 1987), Sam Edelman (est. 2004), and Circus NY by Sam Edelman (est. 2010). Sam and his wife, muse, and life-long business partner, Libby Edelman, joined the Caleres family in 2010, establishing the Sam Edelman division.