History
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.
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, Vogue, In-Style, the LA Times, and on NBC, and hundreds of other online and print publications.
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:
- 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.
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