Designer Vince Camuto Dies At Age 78: A Look Back At His Best Designs

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Vince Camuto, the legendary shoe and garnishing designer and co-founder of shoe company Nine West, died on January 21 at age 78. Women’s Wear Day after day reports that a funeral will be held this coming Tuesday for Camuto, who died at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut after a battle with cancer. According to the Wall Road Journal, the designer is survived by his second wife, Louise, five children and a grandchild.

As the fashion industry comes to terms with the loss of the famed icon, we can’t help but reflect on Camuto’s best designs. From classy and feminine clutches to the classic Karita riding boots, here are a few of our favourite picks from the designer.

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1) The recent cross body bag from the holiday 2014 season: With its bold golden metallic touches and basic black design, this trendy cross body bag from the designer’s recent holiday collection was a classic purse with an updated spin.

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2) The versatile WINTA bootie: The WINTA bootie by Camuto was also another recent look which combines comfort with a stylish touch. We like the buckled detail and quilted fabric.

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3) The signature bold watch: As known for his statement watches and jewellery as he was for his fashion-forward footwear designs, the designer often featured a range of detailed and edgy watches with bold faces.

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4) The rich Eli satchel: The Eli satchel with its rich marsala hue is another clear wardrobe classic. The updated colour takes Pantone’s Colour of The Year and combines it into a timeless satchel.

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5) The Karita riding boot: Naturally, Camuto’s boots have made a splash every autumn as a comfortable and chic footwear option. With its asymmetrical style, the knee-high Vince Camuto Karita boot is a modern twist on an old favourite.

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