Inside the Shoe: From the Deep Blue Sea to Barneys

Inspiration can come from the oddest places or be right under your nose. For Tabitha Simmons’ Spring/Summer 2013 Collection, the designer drew inspiration from her business partner’s charity Blue Marine Foundation. A initiative that aims to increase the amount of protected ocean to 10% by 2020, Tabitha took the idea of the ocean and sea life and created a capsule of shoes. Go behind the process from inspiration to press to online shopping where these shoes are available one click away or right under your nose.

Spring/Summer 2013 Inspiration Board

Tabitha Simmons ‘Marina’ Shoe in Elaphe and Kid leather

Conde Nast Traveller - May 2013 Issue featuring the ‘Marina’ Shoe

Tabitha Simmons ‘Marina’ Shoe on Barneys.com. Click to Shop! 

Behind the Scenes: CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Presentation

Every brand remembers their first time participating in New York Fashion Week. For us, that was last Friday. As part of being a runner up in the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund program, we were given the opportunity to showcase our latest collection at Milk Studios.

There might have been a snowstorm outside but inside the house was packed with editors, bloggers, celebrities, friends and family who all braved the storm to check out our presentation. What they saw was a simple, modern and beautiful set up full of our signature shoes like the Alexa and the Bailey alongside new shoes like Hallie and Heather. So far we have received rave reviews and with Team Tabitha (as seen in the last picture) on such a high from the event, we can’t wait until the next Fashion Week!

Behind the Scenes: CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Boutique at Nordstrom Launch Party

Last night Tabitha Simmons was one of three designers featured at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund shopping event at Nordstrom’s Treasure & Bond store in Soho. Tabitha even merchandised the assortment and worked the floor selling her shoes!

Inside the Studio: Office Uniform

Today’s Office Memo: Wear your Early Boots.

Inside the Studio: A Floral Gesture

Roses delivered to the studio from designer Santiago Gonzalez as a Thank You!

flying suit - safe travels back to UK darling!!!!

Billy’s cup cakes are prepared for sandy.