Lucchese Boot Co.

Spirit by Lucchese
Preeminent Equestrian & Western Boot Brand Launches
Contemporary Fashion Accessory Line
New York, NY-Lucchese, the legendary equestrian and western boot company, since 1883, emerges onto the fashion scene with the introduction of their new hip contemporary line of accessories called Spirit by Lucchese. The new fashion-centric line will include a mix of handbags, belts, shoes and boots. Modern, sexy, edgy styles rock this fun fashion line. Lucchese’s entry into the fashion category marks a new direction and a strategic extension for the brand as they move into a new era. Lucchese will continue to develop, design and market its equestrian and western lines parallel to opening new fashion and lifestyle categories.
The Spirit by Lucchese line will be full of authentic vintage finishes-worn, washed, stained, burnished, and waxed in leathers with a color palette of chocolate brown, smokey charcoal, jet black, saddle beige and tan, dark olive, cherry red, burnt orange, metallic gold and copper, and denim. Accented grommets, Ball pins, heavy zipper, heavy gage stitching, raw edges accent.
“Spirit is the fashion savvy, hipster, “daughter” of Lucchese,” says Head of Design, Monika Kusinska-Paez. “The design inspiration and direction for Spirit is modern, hip and contemporary. Spirit intrinsically has signature elements from the “Mother” heritage brand and is influenced by the quality, style and history of Lucchese, but it is a more fashion focused, trend-conscious line.
The Spirit by Lucchese shoe and boot collection debuts with five signature styles for Fall 2011, including over the knee riding boots, boots, trapunto boots, and moccasins. For Resort 2011, Spirit by Lucchese rolls out several new styles and silhouettes, including wedges, flip flops, sandals and three new boot styles.
From clutches to totes, wallets and skinny belts, the handbag, wallet and belt collections launch with over 15 styles.
Spirit by Lucchese flip flops and sandals start at $80; wedges start at $150; boots retail from $299-$499; handbags retail from $200-$400; Belts from $80-$150; Wallets range from $50-$150.
Spirit by Lucchese will be available nationwide at Neiman Marcus, Sundance Catalog, Zappos, Tannery, and more. For additional information check out the website www.spiritbylucchese.com
About Lucchese
Legendary boot making company, Lucchese, has a heritage that dates as far back as 1883. In 2008, Lucchese marked its 125th Year Anniversary. In May 2009 The State of Texas, House of Representatives and Senate passed legislation officially recognizing Lucchese and securing its place in Texas history. Originally founded by Sam Lucchese Sr. and his brother as Lucchese Boot Company in San Antonio, Texas, Lucchese earned its reputation amongst US Cavalry, by making custom quality riding boots for officers based in and traveling through El Paso. Word spread quickly across the country and Lucchese became the preeminent and most talked about boot maker amongst officers nationwide. Known for their made-to-order riding boots, great fit and quality in the English market, Western riders soon began wearing the boots as well. Western rider’s customization style and influence carved out a new signature boot for the company, a fit and silhouette that met the needs of the western world.