American footwear brand known for popularizing the bow-topped ballet flat and offering accessible, on-trend designs.
ORIGIN
USA
PRICE TIER
affordable
Founded in 1987 by Sam and Libby Edelman, the Sam & Libby brand became a household name in the late 80s and early 90s, largely due to its iconic bow-adorned ballet flat that captured a generation's style. The brand's mission was to fill a gap in the market for stylish, comfortable, and accessible footwear for the modern woman. After being sold in 1996, the brand was reacquired by Caleres (formerly Brown Shoe Company) in 2012, reuniting it with its original founders and vision.