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Celebrated shoe designer and entrepreneur Stuart Weitzman will visit William & Mary this week to share his story and advice with students.

The visit, hosted by the Office of the Provost, will include a talk open to all faculty and students at 6 p.m. on March 24 in Tucker Auditorium 127A.  The event will include a Q&A with Weitzman, who is known for designing one-of-a-kind shoes for celebrities.  A reception will follow.

Stuart Weitzman began designing shoes for his father’s company before going on to found his own self-named shoe company. Today, his shoes are sold in more than 70 countries around the world and are a popular pick among celebrities. They can be seen at red carpet events on the feet of such public figures as Beyonce, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez. 

In addition to his design work, Weitzman is a strong supporter of several charitable organizations, including hospitals and medical research centers, youth and sports groups and cultural institutions. He also regularly mentors students in entrepreneurship and design.  Weitzman graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. That university later honored him by renaming their design and architecture school the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.

Contact

Office of the Provost, [[provost]]