Stuart A. Weitzman, founder of the high-end international shoe brand Stuart Weitzman, has come long way from his humble roots. From opening up his first shoe factory in 1950 to present day designing shoes for celebrities and socialites alike, everything for Weitzman has come full circle. His unique shoe designs and use of materials such as wallpaper, vinyl, cork, gold, and lucite are what drew the attention of the fashion industry. And his unconventional methods are what put his name on the map.