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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.

Shoes

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 USD 650 to 2,500. Esquivel also designs the mid-range Joe's Garb brand.

History

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

^ Margolis, Zach; Weston, Jessica (December 2002). "If the Shoe Fits..." Orange Coast. p. 30. Retrieved 5 October 2014.

External links

Official Esquivel Shoes website

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[1] Margolis, Zach; Weston, Jessica (December 2002). "If the Shoe Fits..." Orange Coast. p. 30. Retrieved 5 October 2014.

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-'''George Esquivel''' is a [[shoe]] [[designer]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=l_0DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA30&dq=%22George+Esquivel%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=QFExVKuFM4SnyATWwIGYBQ&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22George%20Esquivel%22&f=false|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]] shoes and unique leather goods.  The company has been in operation since 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, such as [[The Reverend Horton Heat]] and [[Lit (band)|Lit]].  He has made footwear for such celebrities as [[Drew Carey]], [[Seth Green]], [[Gary Private]], [[Kevin Costner]], [[Ryan Stiles]], [[Gwen Stefani]], Richard Tyler, [[Janelle Monae]], [[Robin Finck]], [[Jeremy Popoff]], and [[Taylor Swift]].  Esquivel shoes have been spotted on [[The Shins]], [[Bruno Mars]], [[The Killers]] and the [[Pixies]].
+'''George Esquivel''' is a [[shoe]] [[designer]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=l_0DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA30&dq=%22George+Esquivel%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=QFExVKuFM4SnyATWwIGYBQ&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22George%20Esquivel%22&f=false|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.
-==History==
+==Shoes==
+Esquivel focuses on custom and made-to-measure shoes.  His customers include a variety of actors,{{cn}} artists,{{cn}} entrepreneurs,{{cn}} and athletes.{{cn}} Some stores carry ready-to-wear Esquivels.{{cn}}
-Esquivel has spent the last decade experimenting with his particular style and refining his look to create what is now being hailed by the press as the fresh new look in footwear: unrefined elegance.  New style meets old world craft.  European quality meets James Dean Americana.
+Esquivel's shoes range from [[United States dollar|USD]] 650 to 2,500. Esquivel also designs the mid-range [[Joe's Garb]] brand.
-In 2009, he was a Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund nominee, one of the finalists among nine others, including [[Waris Ahluwalia]], [[Alabama Chanin]], [[Sophie Theallet]], [[Ohne Titel]], Wayne, [[Monique Péan]], [[Gary Graham]], Spurr, and [[Patrik Ervell]].
-Esquivel has been charged with the redesign of the American collection for historic Italian shoe company [[Fratelli Rossetti]], and has consulted to a number of other well-known brands.  Esquivel shoes have been featured in hundreds of press outlets, including blogs and the most well-known magazines such as ''[[GQ]]'', ''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'', ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'', ''[[In-Style]]'', the ''[[LA Times]]'', and on [[NBC]], and hundreds of other online and print publications.
+==History==
-In October 2011, he exhibited at the “Americans in Paris” initiative, sponsored by [[Tommy Hilfiger]] and Vogue magazine.  The show was created as a global showcase for emerging American designers. Esquivel was among the past CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designers that were selected to participate in the shared space:
+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.
-*[[Billy Reid (fashion designer)|Billy Reid]]
-*[[Eddie Borgo]]
-*George Esquivel
-*[[Gregory Parkinson]]
-*[[Monique Péan]]
-*[[Ohne Titel]]
-*[[Pamela Love]]
-*[[Prabal Gurung]]
-*[[Simon Spurr]]
-*[[Sophie Théallet]]
-George Esquivel continues to design his signature products, which are handmade in southern California.  He also consults and designs for other well-known brands.
-==Collections==
-George Esquivel takes his inspiration from art and history.  His original styles were inspired by music and cars.  He designed shoes for the [[Petersen Automotive Museum]] in 2002, taking two shoes and making them reminiscent of two different cars in the "million dollar car" show.  His subsequent collections included creepers worn by rockers, and rugged textured shoes made with the masculine American man in mind.
-Esquivel's 2010 collection was inspired by the workers who built the [[Empire State Building]], and so many other New York monuments.  Workers wore their boots to work, and then with a little polish, wore them to a dance on Saturday and church on Sunday.
+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]].
-In 2011, George’s collection was inspired by architecture and the art of [[Frank Gehry]].
-George's 2012 collection is inspired by [[Egon Schiele]], the Austrian protégé of [[Gustav Klimt|Klimt]].
-==Clientele==
-The Esquivel focus has largely been bespoke and made-to-measure.  The clientele includes a variety of actors, artists, entrepreneurs and athletes.  A few select boutiques carry ready-to-wear Esquivels.
-===Athletes===
-Esquivel shoes have become known among professional athletes, who must wear more than sneakers.  With larger than life feet, Esquivel has been able to carve a niche for basketball pros like Yao Ming, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Joel Przybilla, Tyson Chandler, and football players such as Shaun Alexander and Rudy Johnson, among others.
+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.
-===Retail===
-Esquivel shoes can be found at a few key retail outlets, including [[Net-a-Porter]], [[Barney's]], [[A'Maree's]], [[Bergdorf Goodman]], [[Douglas Fir]], [[Browns London]], and the Esquivel store in Beijing.  Select styles are offered at the [http://www.esquivelshoes.com/ Esquivel website].
+Esquivel was contracted{{when}} to redesign the American collection for Italian shoe company [[Fratelli Rossetti]], and has consulted to a number of other brands.{{cn}}
-His shoes have been showcased at [[Fred Segal Feet]], and prices for his shoes range from [[United States dollar|USD]]$650 to $2,500. Esquivel also designs the mid-range [[Joe's Garb]] brand.
 == References ==
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 ==External links==
 *[http://www.esquivelshoes.com/ Official Esquivel Shoes website]
-*[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]
-*[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"]
-*[http://www.la2day.com/fashion/we_love_esquivel_shoes/	 "We Love: Esquivel Shoes"]
-*[http://www.fashionwelike.com/my-style-george-esquivel/ Interview with George Esquivel]
-*[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"]
-*[http://fashionindie.com/designer-to-know-esquivel-shoes/	 "DESIGNER TO KNOW: Esquivel Shoes"]
-*[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?"]
-*[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"]
-*[http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/090914-esquivel-shoes-at-ny-fashion-week.aspx/	 "Esquivel Debut"]
-*[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)]
-*[http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/spring-preview-george-esquivel-2387920?src=rss/recentstories/20091208/	 "Spring Preview: George Esquivel"]
-*[http://dossierjournal.com/style/fashion/dossier-in-conversation-with-george-esquivel/	 "Dossier in Conversation with George Esquivel"]
-*[http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/vd-george-esquivel-has-big-shoes-to-fill/	 "George Esquivel Has Big Shoes to Fill"]
-*[http://www.dailyfrontrow.com/the-fix/article/george-esquivel-heads-to-beijing/	 "George Esquivel Heads to Beijing"]
-*[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"]
-*[http://blog.taylorstitch.com/2010/04/esquivel-shoes/	 "Esquivel Shoes"]
-*[http://www.interviewmagazine.com/blogs/fashion/2010-06-17/george-esquivel-shoes/	 "George Esquivel's Quest for the Perfect Shoe"]
-*[http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/cfda-welcomes-25-new-members-3128503?src=rss/recentstories/20100618/	 "CFDA Welcomes 25 New Members"]
-*[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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