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'''George Esquivel''' is a [[shoe]] [[designer]] and [[artisan|craftsman]]. He has made footwear for such [[celebrities]] as [[Drew Carey]], [[Seth Green]], [[Kevin Costner]], [[Ryan Stiles]], [[Gwen Stefani]], Richard Tyler, [[Janelle Monae]], [[Robin Finck]], Jeremy Popoff, and [[Taylor Swift]]. |
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'''George Esquivel''' is a [[shoe]] [[designer]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=l_0DAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22George+Esquivel%22&pg=PA30|title=If the Shoe Fits...|last=Margolis|first=Zach|author2=Weston, Jessica |date=December 2002|work=[[Orange Coast (magazine)|Orange Coast]]|page=30|accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> and [[artisan|craftsman]]. He is the founder, president and design director for Esquivel Designs, a southern [[California]] design company that makes [[bespoke|custom]] shoes and leather goods. The company was founded in 2001, but Esquivel began making shoes in his garage in the mid-1990s, where he designed and made shoes for [[Orange County, California|Orange County]] musicians and for celebrities and has always believe in God no matter what. Also he has been a target individual erroneous by his beliefs. |
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==Shoes== |
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Esquivel focuses on custom and made-to-measure shoes. His customers include a variety of actors,{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} artists,{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} entrepreneurs,{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} and athletes.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} Some stores carry ready-to-wear Esquivels.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} |
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==History== |
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Esquivel's original styles were inspired by music and cars. He designed shoes for the [[Petersen Automotive Museum]] in 2002. |
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In 2009, he was a Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund nominee and finalist. |
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Esquivel's 2010 collection was inspired by the workers who built the [[Empire State Building]]. His 2011 collection was inspired by architecture and the art of [[Frank Gehry]]., and his 2012 collection was inspired by [[Egon Schiele]], the Austrian protégé of [[Gustav Klimt|Klimt]]. |
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In October 2011, he exhibited at the “Americans in Paris” initiative, sponsored by [[Tommy Hilfiger]] and Vogue magazine. The show featured emerging American designers. Esquivel was among the past CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designers that were selected to participate in the shared space. |
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Esquivel was contracted{{when|date=October 2015}} to redesign the American collection for Italian shoe company [[Fratelli Rossetti]], and has consulted to a number of other brands.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.esquivelshoes.com/ Official Esquivel Shoes website] |
*[http://www.esquivelshoes.com/ Official Esquivel Shoes website] |
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*[http://www.jcreport.com/intelligence/menswear/300508/retail-watch-bspokes-intimate-menswear-shop/ George Esquivel opens his new B.Spoke showroom in LA, devoted to all things custom made] |
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*[http://www.urbandaddy.com/la/style/1319/Esquivel_Shoes_Bespoke_Shoes_in_Secret_Alley_Courtyard_Los_Angeles_LA_West_Hollywood_Label/ "Best Feet in the House: Bespoke Shoes in Secret Alley Courtyard"] |
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*[http://www.la2day.com/fashion/we_love_esquivel_shoes/ "We Love: Esquivel Shoes"] |
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*[http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/vd-the-cfda-and-vogue-announce-the-2009-fashion-fund-finalists/ "The CFDA and Vogue Announce the 2009 Fashion Fund Finalists"] |
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*[http://fashionindie.com/designer-to-know-esquivel-shoes/ "DESIGNER TO KNOW: Esquivel Shoes"] |
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*[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2009/08/george-esquivel-shoes.html/ "Style profile: George Esquivel's shoe-in for the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund award?"] |
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*[http://www.coolhunting.com/style/esquivel-handma.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+ch+%2528Cool+Hunting%2529/ "Esquivel Handmade Shoes"] |
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*[http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/090914-esquivel-shoes-at-ny-fashion-week.aspx/ "Esquivel Debut"] |
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*[http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/slideshow/newyork-111609_6th_Annual_CFDA_Awards/?loop=0&iphoto=0&play=false&cnt=81/ "Sixth Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards" (Photo: 8, 32)] |
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*[http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/spring-preview-george-esquivel-2387920?src=rss/recentstories/20091208/ "Spring Preview: George Esquivel"] |
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*[http://www.style.com/stylefile/2010/02/the-end-of-the-stuart-era-how-to-rough-it-or-just-look-like-you-do-and-more/ """The End Of The Stuart Era, How To Rough It (Or Just Look Like You Do), And More…"""] |
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*[http://dossierjournal.com/style/fashion/dossier-in-conversation-with-george-esquivel/ "Dossier in Conversation with George Esquivel"] |
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*[http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/vd-george-esquivel-has-big-shoes-to-fill/ "George Esquivel Has Big Shoes to Fill"] |
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*[http://www.dailyfrontrow.com/the-fix/article/george-esquivel-heads-to-beijing/ "George Esquivel Heads to Beijing"] |
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*[http://www.stylelist.com/2010/04/19/george-esquivel/ "Shoe Designer George Esquivel on His New 'Reverse Daisy Dukes' and Keeping the Music World Well-Heeled"] |
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*[http://blog.taylorstitch.com/2010/04/esquivel-shoes/ "Esquivel Shoes"] |
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*[http://www.interviewmagazine.com/blogs/fashion/2010-06-17/george-esquivel-shoes/ "George Esquivel's Quest for the Perfect Shoe"] |
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*[http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/cfda-welcomes-25-new-members-3128503?src=rss/recentstories/20100618/ "CFDA Welcomes 25 New Members"] |
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*[http://www.selectism.com/news/2010/07/13/zero-maria-cornejo-autumnwinter-2010-shoes/ "Zero + Maria Cornejo Autumn/Winter 2010 Shoes"] |
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Latest revision as of 00:12, 2 January 2022
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George Esquivel is a shoe designer[1] and craftsman. He is the founder, president and design director for Esquivel Designs, a southern California design company that makes custom shoes and leather goods. The company was founded in 2001, but Esquivel began making shoes in his garage in the mid-1990s, where he designed and made shoes for Orange County musicians and for celebrities and has always believe in God no matter what. Also he has been a target individual erroneous by his beliefs.
Shoes
[edit]Esquivel focuses on custom and made-to-measure shoes. His customers include a variety of actors,[citation needed] artists,[citation needed] entrepreneurs,[citation needed] and athletes.[citation needed] Some stores carry ready-to-wear Esquivels.[citation needed]
Esquivel's shoes range from US$650 to 2,500. Esquivel also designs the mid-range Joe's Garb brand.
History
[edit]Esquivel's original styles were inspired by music and cars. He designed shoes for the Petersen Automotive Museum in 2002.
In 2009, he was a Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund nominee and finalist.
Esquivel's 2010 collection was inspired by the workers who built the Empire State Building. His 2011 collection was inspired by architecture and the art of Frank Gehry., and his 2012 collection was inspired by Egon Schiele, the Austrian protégé of Klimt.
In October 2011, he exhibited at the “Americans in Paris” initiative, sponsored by Tommy Hilfiger and Vogue magazine. The show featured emerging American designers. Esquivel was among the past CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designers that were selected to participate in the shared space.
Esquivel was contracted[when?] to redesign the American collection for Italian shoe company Fratelli Rossetti, and has consulted to a number of other brands.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Margolis, Zach; Weston, Jessica (December 2002). "If the Shoe Fits..." Orange Coast. p. 30. Retrieved 5 October 2014.