Calleen Cordero

Calleen Cordero is an American footwear and accessories fashion designer from Marin County, California.[1] She is a part of the zero-waste fashion movement.[2]

Career

In 1999, Cordero launched her own collection – Calleen Cordero.[3] During a time when most companies were selling single-sole dress shoes, Cordero launched a collection of leather molded sandals and wooden wedges. The Los Angeles Times would later deem Corderothe 'Queen of Boho' for here leather wedge shoe style.[4] The style would later be popularized after catching the eye of Donna Karan, Martha Stewart, and Oprah Winfrey.[5]

Cordero's company began in 1999 with the creation of hand-sewn garments made from environmentally friendly material. Pieces from her collection are made from 100% organic material and often sewn by hand through a group of artisans.[6] In 2018 Cordero's brand is rooted in the conscious material movement. Donna Karan worked with Cordero on her Urban Zen store in an effort to support philanthropic urban designers.[7] Cordero received further recognition for her brand when her handmade Indian-inspired belts were featured by Oprah amongst her favorite things.[8]^[failed verification] Cordero's current collection focuses on footwear, bags, totes, and belts.

References

1. Carballo, Charlie (July 8, 2017). "Calleen Cordero Collaborates With Donna Karan's Urban Zen Stores, Launches Men's Sandal Collection". Footwear News. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
2. Cordero, Calleen (May 22, 2011). "Eco-Conscience Designer Calleen Cordero Celebrates 12 Years of Handcrafted Luxury - Made in the USA". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved February 21, 2020.
3. Carballo, Charlie (April 12, 2017). "Why Diversifying Is Working for Calleen Cordero". Footwear News. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
4. Moore, Booth (July 10, 2013). "Queen of studs Calleen Cordero opens new stores, launches summer sale". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
5. "World Traveler". Teen Vogue. April 13, 2009. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
6. "About". CalleenCordero. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
7. Carballo, Charlie (July 8, 2017). "Calleen Cordero Collaborates With Donna Karan's Urban Zen Stores, Launches Men's Sandal Collection". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
8. Casey, Susan. "Behind the Scenes of Oprah's Favorite Things". Oprah.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.