brandhabit's interview with
daniblack

Q: What inspires you to design?
A: The young ladies who work in my office.

Q: What one word best describes your designs?
A: Fresh.

Q: If you were to dress one person, who would that be?
A: There’s a few – Emmanuelle Chriqui, Rachel Bilson, Leighton Meester and Danika Patrick.

Q: Who is your favorite new designer, besides your own collection?
A: Vena Cava has a great line right now and I'm looking forward to seeing Jillian Lewis' new line.

Q: What bag do you lust for this season?
A: A daniblack bag

Q: What charitable cause is most important to you?
A: Amercian Cancer Society

Q: What did you do before you became a designer?
A: Having grown up in the shoe factory - Stitching Machine Cleaner

Q: What is your secret indulgence (fashion or otherwise)?
A: Entourage and Rescue Me

daniblack is the creation of husband-and-wife team Daniel and Barbara Schwartz. The trendsetting line of women's footwear debuted in Spring 2005 and garnered instant acclaim from the fashion community, including the editors of Lucky, WWD, Glamour and InStyle, to name only a few. Sexy, whimsical silhouettes and luxe materials in vibrant color combinations create the distinctly feminine style that is daniblack.

President Danny Schwartz is no stranger to the shoe business. In 1923 his grandfather opened Schwartz & Benjamin, a New York footwear manufacturer, with partner Ben Benjamin. Danny's father, Arthur Schwartz, transitioned the business to a "state of the art" import/licensing/distribution company. Schwartz & Benjamin has served as footwear licensee for many of the world's most prestigious fashion houses, including Anne Klein, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent. Today Danny is President and CEO of Schwartz & Benjamin, which produces footwear for Diane Von Furstenberg, Juicy Couture, kate spade, Kors Michael Kors and Michael Kors, in addition to overseeing own footwear collection, daniblack. Barbara Schwartz is Director of Product Development for the spectrum of Schwartz & Benjamin brands, and oversees the design process for all daniblack creations. Her background in fashion and technical product development and her instinctive sense of style and taste are the guiding forces for the evolution of daniblack footwear.
Cosmo Girl
Station Agent
Cosmo Girl*
Tall Bird
Latina
Wild Things
Lucky*
Wooden Heals
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Marie Clair
Best Shoes
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Cosmo Girl Prom
Beaded
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In Style Weddings
Travel Savvy
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WWD Accessories
Winging It
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July Cosmopolitan 2008
The Sexy side of Preppy.
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June In Style 2008
Jeanious
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June Self 2008
Summer Style Solutions
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August Lucky 2008
Sleek Silhouette
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July Life & Style 2008
Strappy Sandals
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July Essense 2008
Looks we Love
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daniblack Topper
Topper
$135.00
daniblack Taps
Taps
$140.00
daniblack Slick
Slick
$185.00
daniblack Sophie
Sophie
$185.00
daniblack Collegiate
Collegiate
$185.00
daniblack Kennedy
Kennedy
$310.00
daniblack Master
Master
$135.00
daniblack Viceroy
Viceroy
$150.00
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