Eric Dauwalter

Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry through a mission of inspiring self-expression. With a diversified, world-class portfolio of coveted brands, including Crown Vintage, Hush Puppies, Jessica Simpson, Keds, Kelly & Katie, Le TIGRE, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Topo, Vince Camuto and others, Designer Brands designs and produces on-trend footwear and accessories for all of life's occasions delivered to the consumer through a robust direct-to-consumer omni-channel infrastructure and powerful national wholesale distribution. Powered by a billion-dollar digital commerce business across multiple domains and over 640 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and the shoe co. stores in North America, Designer Brands delivers current, in-line footwear and accessories from the largest national brands in the industry and holds leading market share positions in key product categories across Women's, Men's, and Kids' Through Camuto Group’s joint venture with Authentic Brands Group, Designer Brands owns a stake in Vince Camuto. Founded in 2001 by fashion legend Vince Camuto, Camuto Group is a footwear sourcing company internationally recognized for its vertically integrated design, development, distribution and logistic services. Beyond sourcing, we are also brand builders with expertise in licensing, marketing and public relations. Vince Camuto, our namesake brand, is a favorite of fashion influencers and celebrities. Our footwear and accessories collections are appreciated for their balance of sophisticated design, premium detailing and quality craft you can feel. Camuto Group also owns licensing rights for Jessica Simpson® footwear and Lucky Brand® footwear and handbags.