Welcome to Maile’s World: handcrafted with peaceful intentions by Italian artisans, Maile’s designs are inspired by memories of tropical fantasies from her childhood, growing up between Hawaii and Japan and a love for city life. The collection is feminine, romantic and a contemporary interpretation of the beloved 90’s kitten heels.
Schmidt received a BA with an emphasis in footwear design and development from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in LA and studied pattern making and prototyping in Milan. She previously worked in footwear design and development at Halston and Tory Burch and was the designer for all in-house Revolve footwear and accessories brands for several years. It wasn’t until the pandemic that she decided to embark on what has been a three-year journey to design her eponymous label that embodies her spirit, style and aesthetic.
As an AAPI-designer straddling the GenZ/Millennial lines, Schmidt is bringing a fresh perspective to the footwear industry with this collection.
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