Calleen Cordero is an American footwear and accessories fashion designer from Marin County, California.[1] She is a part of the zero-waste fashion movement.[2]

Career

In 1999, Cordero launched her own collection – Calleen Cordero.[3] During a time when most companies were selling single-sole dress shoes, Cordero launched a collection of leather molded sandals and wooden wedges. The Los Angeles Times would later deem Corderothe 'Queen of Boho' for here leather wedge shoe style.[4] The style would later be popularized after catching the eye of Donna Karan, Martha Stewart, and Oprah Winfrey.[5]

Cordero's company began in 1999 with the creation of hand-sewn garments made from environmentally friendly material. Pieces from her collection are made from 100% organic material and often sewn by hand through a group of artisans.[6] In 2018 Cordero's brand is rooted in the conscious material movement. Donna Karan worked with Cordero on her Urban Zen store in an effort to support philanthropic urban designers.[7] Cordero received further recognition for her brand when her handmade Indian-inspired belts were featured by Oprah amongst her favorite things.[8] Cordero's current collection focuses on footwear, bags, totes, and belts.

References

  1. ↑ Carballo, Charlie (July 8, 2017). "Calleen Cordero Collaborates With Donna Karan's Urban Zen Stores, Launches Men's Sandal Collection". Footwear News. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
  2. ↑ Cordero, Calleen (May 22, 2011). "Eco-Conscience Designer Calleen Cordero Celebrates 12 Years of Handcrafted Luxury - Made in the USA". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  3. ↑ Carballo, Charlie (April 12, 2017). "Why Diversifying Is Working for Calleen Cordero". Footwear News. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  4. ↑ Moore, Booth (July 10, 2013). "Queen of studs Calleen Cordero opens new stores, launches summer sale". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  5. ↑ "World Traveler". Teen Vogue. April 13, 2009. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  6. ↑ "About". CalleenCordero. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  7. ↑ Carballo, Charlie (July 8, 2017). "Calleen Cordero Collaborates With Donna Karan's Urban Zen Stores, Launches Men's Sandal Collection". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  8. ↑ Casey, Susan. "Behind the Scenes of Oprah's Favorite Things". Oprah.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.


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