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Vanessa Avellar was introduced to fashion by her childhood next door neighbor in Rio de Janeiro. The Neighbor, a designer and dressmaker, who had no daughters of her own would use Vanessa as a model and make clothes for her, which eventually ignited the designer in young Vanessa. She would constantly watch and study her neighbor making clothes. Vanessa would draw a pair of shoes to match each of her Mentor’s dresses.
Vanessa credits 90% of who she is to her family yet, it was her declaration of independence that completed her. “My Father wanted a lawyer in the family." So, she completed law school and soon after told her father, "Now you have a lawyer, and now I'm going to chase my dream."
She started small, with a collection of only a hundred pair of handmade leather shoes that sold out practically over night. Although her North American launch of the Pink heeled Collection 20•Eleven is her biggest to date, it is still intimate with only six styles of shoes and two handbags. “The demand for my product is growing very quickly and I love it but, I want to stay small and remain completely involved in all aspects of creation. VA will grow but, never too big. I always want women to know, that when they put one of my shoes on their feet - it was made with my care and attention.”
"My shoes are for women who love to look elegant, want to feel sexy and truly appreciate quality"
~ Vanessa Avellar
Miami Beach High Heels, Vanessa Avellar
