Learn About, Gracienne Myers
About, Gracienne Myers
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A new collection will bring the spirit of Carnival to the women’s market this spring. Brazilian-born Gracienne Myers is branching out with the launch of Gracienne, a 16-style offering inspired by the colors and spirit of her native country. Myers is the designer behind Brazilian Explosion, a footwear line launched in the U.S. two years ago and also the name of her boutique in State College, Pa. The new Gracienne collection consists of pumps, sandals and gladiators (at left). The line, which retails from $165 to $595, will be sold in specialty stores including Blast in Beverly Hills, Calif., and Jeneral Store in New York, as well as on the Gracienne Website. 1
With luscious leathers, colorful fabrics and sexy designs, Gracienne shoes evoke the feeling of “Brazilian Chic.” The Fall 2007 Collection puts an exotic twist on the classics, featuring everything from peep toe and platform pumps to stacked-heel loafers, as well as luxurious riding boots and cowboy inspired knee-high boots. Gracienne Myers, designer and founder of Gracienne, explains that her shoes are as comfortable as they are stylish. 2
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Linda Loudermilk invented the eco luxury movement with the launch of her collection in the U.S. in 2003. The sustainable fabrics she’s developed and sourced for the brand reflect the dedication she has to preserve nature’s most precious resources. The Loudermilk collection and the lifestyle the designer encompasses are all about refinement, elegance, sophistication and social awareness. While sustainable style is already Terra incognita, Loudermilk’s pioneering has only just begun. Her collection has been a vice for her various social platforms, including: the “Water is a Human Right” initiative, a program that works in tandem with nonprofits around the world, to provide vital clean water resources to global populations. 3
Myers has had her shoes featured in a Maserati photo shoot and the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and LA Fashion Week closing shows with Petro Zillia’s spring 2008 line. A-list celebrity Paris Hilton also chose to wear Gracienne shoes to the LA Fashion Show, a pair of blue satin and patent leather pumps with gold hardware on the vamp — the front of the shoe. 4
Designer, Gracienne Myers, provides shoe solutions to the modern and socially aware style conscious. Inspired by the natural wonders of the Amazon, the Brazilian designer cleverly fuses traditional shoe styling with exotic budoir-esque undertones and technology that provides long lasting high-heeled support. Each design is carefully tested to imitate the shape of a woman’s foot to ensure maximum comfort. Gracienne has quickly caught fire among Hollywood’s elite and can be found gracing the feet of Fergie, Jennifer Aniston, and Demi Moore as well as designer Petra Zilla, who collaborated with the designer on her most recent runway presentation at Smashbox Studio’s in Los Angeles. 5
With the help of designers in Brazil, Myers creates the original high-fashion pieces. What’s more, she only makes three of each piece in the line and only one of each jewelry and bag. 6
From corporate giants like Evian Water to niche nonprofits, such as Gen Art, the firm’s innovative out-of-the-box mentality, keeps its brands fresh, innovative, and most important, in demand. W recognizes the competitive nature of the luxury market in a rather tight marketplace and has grown its consumer division to develop the more forward fine brands that it believes will cultivate consumer curiosity,” said Ronn Torossian, President & CEO of 5W Public Relations. 7
Floral work presented itself as a creative outlet for Myers. From ages 14 to 19, Myers opened and ran her own floral shop, Adri Flores, named for her younger cousin Adriana, whom she raised as her own and hopes will soon join her in America. 8
Nov 26, 2007; Windsor, Clair Byline: Clair Windsor Gwen Stefani is hoping to have another hit on her hands. This month, the singer-turned-designer is launching a collection of women’s heels and fashion footwear under her successful L.A.M.B. 9
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Tags: colorful fabrics, footwear line, gladiators, knee high boots, launch, leathers, linda loudermilk, lindaglobal populations, loafers, loudermilk, nonprofits, platform pumps, precious resources, riding boots, s market, sexy designs, social awareness, specialty stores, terra incognita, water resources