Famed shoe designer Vince Camuto dies at 78
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, women’s shoe designer Vince Camuto died from cancer at his home in Greenwich, Conn.
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, women's shoe designer Vince Camuto died from cancer at his home in Greenwich, Conn.
Camuto has a long history in the fashion and shoe industry as one of the cofounders of Nine West footwear as well as the founder of Camuto Group, under which labels such as Vince Camuto, VC Signature Vince Camuto and Louise et Cie exist. Camuto Group, launched in 2001, quickly grew into the billion-dollar franchise that it is today.
Camuto also designed shoes for Tory Burch and had the licenses for BCBG Max Azria and Lucky Brand shoes. He launched the Jessica Simpson brand in 2006. Simpson posted a heartfelt message about the designer on her Instagram. The singer and fashion designer captioned the photo:
"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
The New York City native is survived by his wife, Louise, 44, and his five children.