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Article: WOMEN'S WRAP: NEW LAUNCHES, COLLABORATIONS, EXPANSIONS AND LICENSES.
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- Footwear News
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- February 9, 2004
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Eileen Shields Launches Her Own Label
Eileen Shields, former senior design director at DKNY who helped launch its footwear in 1992, has struck out on her own with a signature label.
The line is launching at this week's WSA, and features about 20 styles and about 45 SKUs, running the gamut from riding boots, ballerina flats and sexy low-heeled shoes to strong, super high-heeled shoes, as high as 95 mm. Fabrics include antique kidskin, fine suede, python and soft patent leather. "Toe cleavage is also one of my features of this collection," said Shields, who divides her time between Dublin and New York. "And my two favorite styles are the riding boot and ...