High-profile Spanish fashion designer makes first move into shoes

14/01/2013
Spanish fashion designer Francis Montesinos has announced he will launch his first ever footwear collection in 2013.

Working with New York-based Otsu Group, Mr Montesinos has said the first collection will be ready in March, focusing first on the Spanish market, then the rest of Europe and then the US. Francis Montesinos Shoes will sell footwear at prices between EUR 190 and EUR 230 per pair.

Within three years, the brand intends to make an impression on important export markets, including Russia and high-value parts of Asia.