Brian Atwood

Brian Atwood (born August 4, 1967) is an American shoe designer of Mexican descent. He studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology before becoming a model.

Women's shoe designer In 1996, after modeling for seven years he was the first American designer hired by Gianni Versace in Milan, later being chief designer of women's accessories. Atwood was named the Shoe Designer of the year in 2010 and 2011 by the Red Carpet Fashion Awards.

Design philosophy Summarizing his design philosophy Atwood said, “It’s not only 20-year-olds who want a six-inch heel.” But conversely he stated, “some women don’t want or can’t walk in the high heels. That’s something we’re responding to very quickly. They like the fun fashion shoe — on a sensible heel, sometimes."

Shoe line The Brian Atwood shoe line was launched in 2001. The B Brian Atwood brand was later entered into a partnership agreement with shoemaker, Steve Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO),

Author He is the author of the book, Pumped, a study of stiletto heels.

Media coverage Atwood was covered as his shoes being worn by Lady Gaga at her 30th birthday party Media coverage of Atwood has included Bebo, and Jessica Chastain. His Instagram account reportedly has 460,000 followers. In 2012, Atwood advertisements in New York were banned for nudity.

Personal life He attended Joliet Catholic High School in Joliet, IL. and studied art and architecture at Southern Illinois University. He further studied clothes design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, NY. Atwood is married to Dr. Jake Deutsch.