Sam Edelman collaborates with SCAD students on Nordstrom capsule collection

Footwear brand Sam Edelman has joined forces with students from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to unveil a capsule collection, launching at Nordstrom. 

The partnership, fostered through SCAD’s innovation design studio, SCADpro, brings together the expertise of established designer Sam Edelman and the fresh perspectives of SCAD’s students.

Launching in conjunction with Nordstrom’s ‘Make Room for Shoes’ campaign, which pays homage to the retailer’s extensive shoe history dating back to 1901, the Sam Edelman x SCAD capsule collection introduces five exclusive sneaker products.

The collection will be available exclusively at 33 select Nordstrom stores nationwide and on Nordstrom.com. 

“Mentoring the next generation of talent is a cornerstone of Sam Edelman’s commitment to the future of design,” said Jesse Edelman, general manager and senior vice president of the Sam Edelman division. 

“Our collaboration with the SCAD students is a testament to our belief in supporting the rising generation of professionals, providing them with a platform to express their visions under the guidance of an established brand.”

Sam Edelman and his wife, Libby Edelman, who serves as a muse and business partner, share deep ties with SCAD, with their son Jesse having attended the college. The Edelmans also recruit SCAD graduates for Sam Edelman’s Summer Internship Program and currently employ eight SCAD graduates full-time.

“Working with Sam Edelman and Libby on this project was nothing short of amazing,” added Michael Mack, SCAD professor of sneaker and accessory design who led the course. 

“Their team was attentive and provided our students with a real window into what the industry is like and how product is created from season to season. The student’s voice was really seen in each of the designs that went into production. For many of the students it was their first chance designing for a major footwear brand and to have that project featured in Nordstrom is nothing short of a dream come true.”