Cinq à Sept is expanding categories. Later this year, the New York-based ready-to-wear brand will launch its first footwear collection.
The line is being developed and produced by Brazilian powerhouse Arezzo & Co. — known for its own labels Alexandre Birman and Schutz — in partnership with Jaya Apparel Group.
For the brand’s debut resort ’25 season, co-founder and CEO Jane Siskin said the line features 30 styles, including flats and heeled sandals, pumps and boots, which complement Cinq à Sept’s ready-to-wear.
“For this first collection, we wanted to play around with all different aspects our customer’s lifestyle. We have casual, raffia, espadrille-type shoes and a denim collection. Then we also have amazing bridal shoes, wear-to-work shoes and guest-of shoes,” she told FN. “We have an incredible mixed media group that’s python, metallic and leather. And I feel like that also speaks to the kind of things we do in the collection. We always embrace some kind of texture or embellishment and interesting twists on patterns.”
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While the company is only eight years old, Siskin said launching a footwear category was a long-time coming and an organic move for the brand.
“When we started this brand, we set out to really think about a complete lifestyle, and a very specific aesthetic — something that is on trend, but not trendy, and always has a little bit of a sexy edge. There was really nothing like it in footwear. So, not only did I always want to do [shoes], but it really felt right for the brand to have,” she added.
Cinq à Sept’s footwear collection, which will retail from $295 to $495, will be designed in New York and made in Brazil.
The line will launch later this year in-store and online through Cinq à Sept’s own channels and select retailers. The brand aims to sell the category in top wholesale doors that currently carry its core ready-to-wear line, such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and more.
