W: You have continued
to expand beyond shoes
with your handbag
collection. With devotees,
including actresses
Eva Mendes, Rachel
McAdams and Jennifer
Hudson, and such enticing
names as Trot, Luna
and Fang, it’s no wonder
the collection is garnering
such attention. Care
to share the formula?
SW: We launched the
collection of day-toevening
bags this spring
with playfully glamorous
women in mind. They’ve
been very well received,
probably because they
are fashionable—which
is what our customers
expects from us—but
also because fi t and function
weren’t left behind
in the process.
W: Of your peers, whose
work do you most admire?
SW: I do not think much
about this, but I admire
what Roland Jourdan created
at Charles Jourdan,
and Manolo Blahnik for
the commitment and talent
he shows in his vision
for women’s footwear.
W: Would you design a
men’s line?
SW: To design men’s footwear
seems boring when
I am so used to the unlimited
world of women’s
fashion. So, probably no.
W: You and your wife
have dedicated yourselves
to several charitable pursuits.
Would you share
some of your efforts?
SW: Jane is truly the
inspiration here. A
great part of her time
is devoted to giving
back. She is dedicated
to many causes, but
among those closest to
her heart are breast and
ovarian cancer research.
W: Do you have a mantra?
Words to live by?
SW: If work is a great part
of your life, do something
you love. Work hard to
create a loving family and
great friendships. They
will help overcome most
of life’s problems. Recognizing
that having all you
want is not life’s guarantee,
but doing the most
with all you have and sharing
it usually can be. |
