Warren Edwards is a shoe designer. He was born in London and moved to New York City in his early 20s. Along with Susan Bennis, he co-founded and designed shoes under the name Susan Bennis/Warren Edwards. Following the closure of the company in 1997, Edwards went solo in 1998, opening a shop on Park Avenue, New York, where he was still based in 2010. In 2000, he was specialising in slightly modified classic styles of business and business-casual footwear for New York professionals.
In 1991, Edwards was the Grisham-Trentham lecturer at the Auburn University School of Human Sciences.

Experience


Engaging in conversation with Warren, we were able to learn the detailed thought process that goes into his men’s and women’s footwear. There is a strong emphasis on the treatment of materials. Every shoe is his own creation, handmade with intricate custom work using the highest quality leather and manufactured in Italy. The Manhattan space serves as both a design studio and a retail shop. When we asked Warren where he gets his greatest inspiration, he emphasized that despite his British background, it is the American culture that is strongest for him. There are many Western themes in both his shoes and boots and he has even designed beaded moccasins. Along with his high standards, Warren is recognized for his use of ostrich and other exotic leathers, as well as his signature red stitching and heel groove.