Aldo has partnered with Zuhair Murad for its first collaboration with a couture house, introducing a capsule collection covering footwear, bags, jewelry and eyewear. The collection is available through Aldo stores and the retailer’s website.
Two footwear silhouettes anchor the offering: an open-toe platform sandal with a slim ankle strap and sculptural block heel, and a pointed-toe slingback pump with a slender heel and refined strap detail. Glitter finishes, metallic Gold tones and snakeskin-inspired textures give the shoes a couture-influenced look.
The evening bags feature bold hardware, while the jewelry and eyewear use polished metals and star-inspired motifs. Shoes are priced between $200 and $300, handbags between $140 and $180, and accessories between $40 and $125.
Amanda Amar, Aldo’s vice president of brand strategy, public relations and social, described the partnership as a defining moment for the brand and said the collection was designed to reflect Zuhair Murad’s visual identity while remaining consistent with Aldo’s essence.
Murad said the goal was to combine the spirit of couture with versatility and wearability. He added that the collaboration was intended to bring the refinement, craftsmanship and glamour associated with his house to a broader audience.
Sources: WWD.