About 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 Esprit, holding an executive role at Candies, and as a co-founder of Kenneth Cole. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelman’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).