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Stuart Weitzman\u2014acclaimed designer and founder of the luxury shoe brand that bears his name\u2014visited Clark in February, meeting with faculty, students, and staff, and capping the day with a lively presentation titled \u201cA Designer\u2019s Entrepreneurial Journey on the Road Less Traveled\u201d inside a packed Tilton Hall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Eschewing the stage, Weitzman roamed the floor, sharing stories of his adventures in the shoe trade, which included designing eye-catching footwear for luminaries like Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, and Catherine, Princess of Wales (there\u2019s a reason he\u2019s known as the \u201cShoemaker to the Stars\u201d). Early in his career, he invested a third of his own money in a small factory and began producing luxury shoes that he initially gave away as a ploy to build his reputation among the Hollywood elite. \u201c \u2018Risk\u2019 is not a four-letter word,\u201d he insisted. \u201cIt\u2019s your best friend.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In 2002, Weitzman designed a diamond-studded pair of sandals that retailed for $1 million and were worn by actress Laura Harring at the Academy Awards ceremony, a move that proved to be \u201ca tipping point for our company\u201d both in sales and notoriety, he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 A highlight of the evening occurred when Weitzman called out three Clark students (shown with Weitzman above) to model his signature shoes, which ranged from chunky platforms to spike-heeled sandals (including a version of the famous bejeweled pair worn by Harring). All three managed to execute a graceful walk down the center aisle, teetering a bit on five-inch heels while earning compliments from the designer for their poise.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Read more about Weitzman\u2019s Clark visit<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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