Andrew Geller shoes (American, founded in 1903)
Andrew Geller shoes was a popular mid-20th-century high-fashion brand, founded by Andrew GELLER (USA, 1881-1961) who started retail in 1903 and expanded into manufacturing in 1918. His enterprises included four factories in United States and one in Florence, Italy. The brand was known for elegant women's dress shoes often with coordinated bags, sold in high-end stores like Fifth Avenue boutiques and worn by stars, eventually becoming a significant US independent manufacturer before Geller's passing. Geller's company had executive offices at 735 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, and a retail store at 18 West Fifty-seventh Street and was a major player, known for detail and quality, producing stylish footwear that contrasted with simpler designs of the time. The name "Andrew Geller" became synonymous with accessible designer footwear, offering style, comfort, and value. While the original influential company declined, the brand name was revived and continues today as a line of contemporary dress, casual shoes, and boots, found at retailers like Zappos.com.