Seychelles

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If you really value quirky vintage footwear, Seychelles can quickly become your private paradise. Seychelles footwear is a Los Angeles based shoe company with a long and sinuous history. The year was 1984 when Seychelles label slowly started to conquer the stores and the streets with stylish, fashionable and affordable shoes for the Californian women.  In 1999, the new Seychelles design team aimed to reinvent the entire line. They began to search for the ultimate shoe design, and in their quest for perfection, they questioned everything – including their existence as a footwear brand.

The answer came after painstaking months of research on the streets. Seychelles observed a major change in the way girls thought, acted and lived. Demand for vintage and boutique wear was higher than ever before and no one else seemed to notice. The girls were in great need of a special shoe brand to reflect their unique personal style. It was then when Seychelles transformed itself into that special shoe brand. To satisfy their fashion forward customers, Seychelles launched footwear collections inspired by old Hollywood glamour and the streets of Silverlake.

The battle cry of the brand became ‘Independent Edge’. The statement behind the Seychelles’ slogan is “to personify the Independent Edge while fulfilling your desires beyond what you dream and expect”. This courageous goal was accomplished by creating a wide range of high fashion footwear of endless beauty to appeal to every woman and never go out of style.

 Ashley Tisdale wears Seychelles shoes.

Ashley Tisdale wears Seychelles shoes.

Seychelles divides its footwear into four categories: Heirloom, Carnival of Love, Utility and Handmade. Heirloom means vintage shoes; Carnival of Love includes comfortable, yet stylish heels and casual flats; Utility is footwear designed to empower women; and Handmade consists of elegant shoes made from only the finest fabrics and leathers.

With the label’s statement and design philosophy, it is no surprise that Hollywood celebrities like Ashley Tisdale, Miley Cyrus and Anna Lynne McCord are frequently photographed wearing Seychelles shoes. Krista Watterworth, a famous television host, interior designer and style expert, is also a big fan of Seychelles footwear. Regardless its business success, Seychelles remains to be a company that cares. That is why the label vigorously supports all kinds of women’s charities. Especially those who seek to promote the independence and welfare of women. You can find Seychelles sponsoring charities such as the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross.

Also Seychelles collections can be seen between the covers of famous magazines like Lucky, Marie Claire, and Allure. The merchandize is available in indie and specialty stores such as Kitson, WinkNYC, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Nordstrom.