Paul Stuart
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Paul Stuart is an American luxury menswear retailer that offers footwear alongside clothing and accessories. Founded in 1938 by Ralph Ostrove and named for his son Paul Stuart Ostrove, the company is headquartered in New York City and operates stores in Manhattan, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Southampton. Paul Stuart sources its footwear from manufacturers in Italy and England, offering dress shoes, loafers, sneakers, and boots that range from $265 to $1,495.
About
Paul Stuart is an American luxury menswear retailer that offers footwear alongside clothing and accessories. Founded in 1938 by Ralph Ostrove and named for his son Paul Stuart Ostrove, the company is headquartered in New York City and operates stores in Manhattan, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Southampton. Paul Stuart sources its footwear from manufacturers in Italy and England, offering dress shoes, loafers, sneakers, and boots that range from $265 to $1,495.
History
Ralph Ostrove founded Paul Stuart in 1938, opening the flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York City. The company has maintained its original Manhattan location for over 80 years. In 2007, Paul Stuart launched the Phineas Cole collection as a more modern complement to its traditional offerings.
Leadership transitioned to Trevor Shimpfky as President and CEO in July 2022, with Ralph Auriemma serving as Creative Director and Satoshi Yada as Chairman of the Board.
Footwear
Paul Stuart's footwear collection features shoes and boots manufactured by craftsmen in Italy and England. The company offers loafers, dress shoes, sneakers, espadrilles, and boots constructed from leather and suede. Product lines include both traditional styles and contemporary designs incorporating materials such as denim and tapestry fabric.
The retailer's footwear offerings span a price range from $265 for suede espadrilles to $1,495 for hand-embroidered slip-on loafers. Notable styles include the Hampton clog, Guanto III sneaker with criss-cross buckle detail, and the Memphis suede loafer with hand-embroidered gold silk embellishments.
Paul Stuart also provides a made-to-order shoe service allowing customers to select from various styles, materials, and colors.
Distribution
Paul Stuart footwear is sold through the company's own stores in New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Southampton, as well as online at paulstuart.com. The brand's shoes are also available at national department stores including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom.
References
"About Us - Luxury Clothing & Accessories". Paul Stuart. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
"80 Years Of Paul Stuart Footwear". PAGE Magazine. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
"Paul Stuart - The Style Authority of Modern American Footwear". PRWeb. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
