matt bernson 2011 portfolio
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A quick history of design evolution.TRANSCRIPT
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434 Greenwich St. Tribeca
Matt Bernson launched in 2005
with a small collection of handmade
sandals after finding inspiration on
a trip to India. Based in Tribeca, he
designs women’s shoes with a
distinctly downtown sensibility. Using
beautiful, naturally tanned leather
on original constructions, the result
is simple and rustic, with a strong
emphasis on comfort engineering
reinforced by Matt’s background in
the building industry. He garnered
substantial attention four years ago
when he launched his gladiator
sandal with its distinctive gold
rivets edging a padded insole, the
style for which he is best known.
Beyond that design is a range of
styles in his collections: ballet
flats, shearling boots, casual
wedges, oxford styles, rugged boots
and heeled booties. While he has a
famous fan base, Matt’s mission from
the beginning was to make
fashionable, quality footwear
available to many, celeb and student
alike.
Meet Matt
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Matt Bernson
ALL-STARS
the best selling s
tyles
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Matt’s most recognizable s
tyle to
date. The rivets – both un
derstat-
ed and functional - have b
ecome the
brand’s signature. The KM
Gladiator
has a powerful and allurin
g look, much
like the countless notable
women who
have worn it.
KM GLADIATOR
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With the success of the Tundra,
Matt Bernson went from being kno
wn
as a “sandal designer” to a “sho
e
designer”. This boot can be worn
open or snapped closed in 6 diff
er-
ent variations. Worn all over t
he
Sundance Film Festival, the Tun-
dra is the essence of rugged chi
c
style.
TUNDRA
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The one that started it all. It
was designed in a workshop in In
dia, origi-
nally based on a men’s sandal. T
he Love Sandal kicked off Matt B
ernson’s loy-
al following in 2006 and continu
es to be the most sought after s
tyle today.Love Sanda
l
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Not “just another ballet flat”. T
he Waverly is known
by name as one of the most comfo
rtable ever designed.
It features a moleskin heel pill
ow, special non-abra-
sive elastic, padded weatherproo
f insole, and a flexi-
ble rubber sole. Yet despite all
of that engineering,
it is first and foremost a beauti
fully feminine shoe.
Waverly
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seasonhighlights
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Fall Collection // 2011
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Spring Collection // 2011
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Fall Collection // 2010
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Spring Collection // 2010
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Fall Collection // 2009
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Spring Collection // 2009
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Studded Bracelets // 2008
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Fall Collection // 2008
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Spring Collection // 2008
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Fall Collection // 2007
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Spring Collection // 2007
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Spring Collection // 2006
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Spring Collection // 2006
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Spring Collection // 2005
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Spring Collection // 2005
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expertisetechnica
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The Anatomy of a Waverly Ballet Flat
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notablespotent
look who’s weari
ng Matt Bernson
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Gisele Bündchen
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Nicky Hilton
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Leighton Meester
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Kate Hudson
Lindsay Lohan
Jessica Alba
Cindy Crawford
Amanda Seyfried
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Courteney Cox
Audrina Patridge
Naomi Watts
Sarah JessicaParker
Miley Cyrus
Ashley Tisdale
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runwayon the
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Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger Resort // 2011
Matt Bernson Woven Ankle Braid and KM Gladiator sandals were featured in the debut show of the Tommy line.
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Alexander Berardi Spring // 2011
Berardi paired his collection with the Matt Bernson KM Gladiator and Woven Ankle Braid.
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Zac Posen Resort // 2009
The Matt Bernson KM Gladiator sandals were used in this show (styled by Alex White).
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Julie Haus Spring // 2009
Matt Bernson Swain Wedge sandals complemented this collection.
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Walter Spring // 2009
Matt Bernson Nouer III and Soledad sandals were worn in the show.
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highlights
Press:
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People are talking...
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We just got LUCKY!
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GLAMOUR // March // 2011
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L’OFFICIEL // No.40 // 2010
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Footwear News // December // 2010
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Lucky // November // 2010
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REALSIMPLE // September // 2010
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GLAMOUR // July // 2010
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marie claire // May // 2010
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NYLON Japan // April // 2010
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VOGUE Brasil // November // 2009
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ELLE Spain // April // 2009
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Women’s Wear Daily // Spring // 2009
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Gisele wearing Bernson in Numero // 2009
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Lucky // August // 2008
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marie claire // January // 2008
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Contact:
Matt Bernson Design, LLC
434 Greenwich StreetNew York, NY 10013
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