Hi guys, I'm excited to announce the launch of a capsule collection I did for Urban Outfitters. I'm so grateful to have been given the chance to design what I love (shoes!) and it has been a pleasure to work with UO.
Here is the snippet from the press release.
"Jane Aldridge may be just 17 years old, but the Dallas-based fashion blogger has an impressive global following on her personal style blog, Sea of Shoes. "Ever since I've reached my full shoe size I've been fanatical about collecting shoes," says Aldridge. "That's how my blog got started, as a means of chronicling my addiction to beautiful footwear and the evolution of my personal style," she adds.
The magnetic Texas teen has to wear a school uniform five days a week with a one and a half inch heel rule, but outside of class, flats are the last thing you'll see her wearing. From YSL cage heels and Chanel bow-tie booties to Margiela clogs, Aldridge pairs her favored heels with equally envied outfits. And now, she has found another creative outlet for her passion; designing shoes herself, with the help of Urban Outfitters.
Launching next month, J. Aldridge by Sea of Shoes is a capsule collection of three styles, exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Dramatic knee-high brown leather peep-toe boots feature top-stitched detailing and lacing at the front, black gladiator heels with studs and twin buckle straps, and lace-up, pointy skimmers. "I'm really excited to bring my designs to Urban Outfitters," says Aldridge. "The inspiration for this collection is a mish-mash of some of the elements of my favorite pairs—sort of Victoriana meets gladiator warrior."
Can't wait to get home and try them on!
wow this is so exciting! congrats jane!
Posted by: jen michaels | June 23, 2009 at 08:15 PM
This is awesome!! Congratulations!!
Posted by: maria | June 23, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Amazing, I'm so excited for you! :}
Posted by: Laura | June 23, 2009 at 08:17 PM
That's so exciting Jane! Congratulations!
Posted by: Chelsea | June 23, 2009 at 08:17 PM
i love the boots!
Posted by: jh | June 23, 2009 at 08:18 PM
What an accomplishment Jane! You are truly the future of fashion!
Posted by: Heather | June 23, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Congrats! You're living the dream!
xoxo
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Posted by: Elizabeth Jaime | June 23, 2009 at 08:20 PM
wow, this is amazing! i need to get my hands on a pair!
Posted by: frenchghosts | June 23, 2009 at 08:22 PM
I think you're the luckiest 17 year old ever…
also, I want the skimmers more than anything…
Posted by: Kate | June 23, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Wow they look amazing!!! What an amazing opportunity! Congratulations!
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Posted by: fashion roadkill | June 23, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Those brown peep-toes are TO DIE FOR! I cannot wait until they are released!
Posted by: Connie | June 23, 2009 at 08:24 PM
J! congratsss! im in love with the peep toe booties! i want i want! :)
kissesss!
Posted by: Saree Elias | June 23, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Love the boots as well, it's so sassy! :)
I know this will sell well, God bless!
Posted by: Chelsea | June 23, 2009 at 08:26 PM
OMG YOUR AMAZING I LOVE YOU!
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Posted by: Nahal | June 23, 2009 at 08:28 PM
wow! i'm soooo excited! i love jane!!! :D
Posted by: Michelle | June 23, 2009 at 08:28 PM
Looking forward to buying some of these!
Posted by: Michelle | June 23, 2009 at 08:29 PM
UHM. those black flats?! FABULOUS! Can't wait to buy them asappp EEEEEE!
Posted by: Priyarrr | June 23, 2009 at 08:29 PM
How awesome! Congrats on that.
Posted by: MTDaysandNights | June 23, 2009 at 08:30 PM
congrats!!!
Posted by: ana | June 23, 2009 at 08:32 PM
WHOA! Congratulations!
Posted by: elyoo | June 23, 2009 at 08:34 PM
yayyyyy! i wanna buy a pair. :)
Posted by: Lauren | June 23, 2009 at 08:35 PM
uhm...wow!! lucky!!
Posted by: sd | June 23, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Congratulations Jane! The shoes are "so you"!! Wish we had Urban Outfitters out here in Malaysia! *envy*
Posted by: Elinor | June 23, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Wow...congratulations and I will be looking for those boots at Urban in the Fall?
:)
Posted by: Debbie | June 23, 2009 at 08:44 PM
So exciting! Congratulations, you designer you (:
Posted by: Bombshell Kitten | June 23, 2009 at 08:48 PM
they look amazing!
you deserve it, you have got to be one of the most stylish 17 year olds alive right now.
you're very lucky.
Posted by: jameson ruth. | June 23, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Congrats! I NEED those boots! LOVE. THEM.
Posted by: Antonia | June 23, 2009 at 08:49 PM
What a wonderful accomplishment! Congrats!
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Posted by: Style Scientist | June 23, 2009 at 08:51 PM
No way!! I was just at Urban Outfitters today haha. That's so cool!!
Posted by: Ainsley | June 23, 2009 at 08:52 PM
wow!
those are nice shoes, jane!
i love your designs!
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Posted by: mr. freddy's mom | June 23, 2009 at 08:54 PM
I seldom like the looks of flats, but this pair i actually really like. How exciting it must be to get to design your own shoes!
Posted by: Kathlene | June 23, 2009 at 09:06 PM
I am so proud of you Jane!!!! I LOVE these shoes! <3 Ava
Posted by: ava | June 23, 2009 at 09:07 PM
OMGOSH!!! How absolutely UNREAL! Congratulations! I love the tan lace up boots! Amazing! :)
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | June 23, 2009 at 09:14 PM
That's so cool! Congratulations!
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Posted by: La Dauphine | June 23, 2009 at 09:20 PM
AHHHHHH thats amazing your sooo talented wow lucky you
Posted by: claudia | June 23, 2009 at 09:20 PM
So basically you can ripoff the expensive shoes you wear, make them affordable-ish for your fans, and you 'designed' some shoes? I mean, come on, really. There is zero effort in this. Studded sandals? BURBERRY. Peeptoe boot? MMM. laced ballet flat? Ann D. Whoopity do. At least come out and say "Hey guys I appreciate that you admire my collection and wanted to make more affordable versions." There is nothing, NOTHING, original about this.
Posted by: Shauna | June 23, 2009 at 09:21 PM
I never comment your blog jane, but i just want to say congratulations. i made my blog in the hope that it will take me too somewhere in the fashion world.
Posted by: Oh Dear Charlotte | June 23, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Congratulations! That first pair of leather sandals are amazing--so sexy!
Posted by: CHICKDOWNTOWN.COM Danielle | June 23, 2009 at 09:26 PM
these look amazing!!! congratulations!!!! my favorite are the lace up boots - a mix of MMM and AnnD! Love it!
What's the price range for these?
Posted by: Annie | June 23, 2009 at 09:26 PM
oh wow congrats jane! they all look great! I hope UO can ship these to asia!
Posted by: shila | June 23, 2009 at 09:28 PM
Can you even draw? I think you might have more credibility if you posted your design sketches for UO. Considering the fact that these designs just look like runway knock-offs, this looks like YET ANOTHER celebrity design collaboration wherein the in-house designers design the collection and use the celebrity's name to sell the goods.
The fact that you're going to be a design student is seriously laughable.
Posted by: Kat | June 23, 2009 at 09:30 PM
congrats jane!!!! the beige boots are so you!!!!
Posted by: gennie | June 23, 2009 at 09:30 PM
woah wild! 17 and upstaging everyone! love the flats, and the heels too. whats the price range like? fingers crossed for affordable :) congrats girl
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Posted by: Shana | June 23, 2009 at 09:36 PM
Congratulations, you're doing so much at 17 between school and blogging and designing! And your photography lately has been stunning! Big things are happening for you!!! Hopefully there will be even more styles in the future. My brother has done many t-shirt designs for Urban and enjoys working with them as well.
Posted by: Nubby | June 23, 2009 at 09:38 PM
whoo, first kanye and now this- you are doing an amazing job, cherish this moment, i can tell its just the beginning ;;;)))
Posted by: dannie | June 23, 2009 at 09:38 PM
congratulations! what a great accomplishment for a 17 year old - damn! and i love the bootss!!
Posted by: jae | June 23, 2009 at 09:42 PM
OK, I"m not so shocked about the incredible opportunity you have been given but OMG, you are only 17!?! I had no idea. No wonder you can walk around in those high heel shoes! My feet hurt reading your blog but I read anyway. I love your photography and your very unique style. AT your age, I was more like you... then reality of foot and back pain set in and now, my feet never go in heels. I have very boring shoes now but at one time, I had quite a collection and loved them. Your new styles are terrific! Keep it up girl!
Posted by: Angie Platten | June 23, 2009 at 09:43 PM
congrats jane!!
Posted by: m Tejada | June 23, 2009 at 09:48 PM
WOW! What a blessing!
...you're life is rather un-real. NEVER take it for granted my dear :)
Posted by: JessieADORE | June 23, 2009 at 09:54 PM