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ST. LOUIS (August 22, 2023) – Iconic American footwear brand Allen Edmonds , a part of the Caleres (NYSE: CAL) brand portfolio, announces its collaboration with celebrated fashion designer Patrick Robinson: Patrick Robinson x Allen Edmonds, launching September 1. This collaboration marks the third installment in the Allen Edmonds Legend Series, which exists to provoke the question: “what is classic now?” For the series, Allen Edmonds works with designers and artists who share the brand's passion for craft. Each partner applies their artistic touch and aesthetic to create a new generation of classic shoe styles in the Allen Edmonds’ factory in Port Washington, WI.

Patrick Robinson studied the brand's iconic style, Goodyear welt construction, and the Allen Edmonds tradition of craftsmanship to create a new shoe: The Humble Curiosity Slip-On. This lace-free, easy-on-and-off design is crafted with soft leather or suede upper and boasts a Vibram V-Lite outsole for optimal lightness and durability. Comfortable, soulful, and minimal, every detail signals its effortless style. Patrick Robinson x Allen Edmonds will be the first product he is launching following the announcement of his new venture: AwareMade.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with such a well-respected figure within the fashion industry that, like us, believes in timelessness and quality,” said David Law, senior vice president and general manager for Allen Edmonds. “Patrick’s reverence for artisanal craftsmanship is an inspiration. We are thrilled to see creative possibility through his lens.”

“Allen Edmonds and I share the purpose of wanting people to experience American artisanship that has gravity,” said Patrick Robinson. “Authenticity and craftsmanship matter; it means being more deliberate and intentional about product. Allen Edmonds will never go out of fashion, which is the ultimate definition of quality and style. “

The Patrick Robinson x Allen Edmonds collection will be available in Allen Edmonds’ retail stores and online ($495). For more information about the partnership and the Allen Edmonds Legends Series, please visit AllenEdmonds.com.

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About Allen Edmonds

Celebrating 100 years in 2022, Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation is a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium men’s footwear and accessories crafted in the USA; using only premium leathers via a 212-step process, Allen Edmonds dress and casual shoes are a timeless and sophisticated representation of American style. To ensure they can be worn for a lifetime or passed down as an heirloom, the brand offers shoe recrafting services from its Port Washington, Wisconsin, factory, which has saved over 500,000 pairs of shoes from landfills over the last ten years.

About Caleres

Caleres is the home of today’s most coveted footwear brands and represents a diverse portfolio spanning all of life’s styles and experiences. Every shoe tells a story, and Caleres has the perfect fit for every one of them. Our collections have been developed and acquired to meet the evolving needs of today’s assorted and growing global audiences, with consumer insights driving every aspect of the innovation, design, and craft that goes into our distinctly positioned brands, including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds, Vionic, Dr. Scholl’s Shoes, and more. The company’s mission most simply defines the Caleres story: Inspire people to feel great...feet first. Visit caleres.com to learn more about us.

About Patrick Robinson

Patrick Robinson is a Designer with longstanding contributions to men's and women's American fashion. Robinson has served as a Designer for Giorgio Armani, Anne Klein, GAP, and Perry Ellis and is the creator, founder, and visionary behind Paskho. He believes in thoughtfully designed, expertly tailored products sourced responsibly that can be worn everywhere. Robinson announced his latest purpose-driven project, AwareMade, in August 2023. AwareMade’s mission is to create jobs on Native American reservations and other underserved communities across the United States by establishing a network of workshops. The workshops manufacture items from responsibly sourced materials and provide world-class training and wrap-around services, improving communities' quality of life and equity.