Sergio Rossi
Since November 2004 Edmundo Castillo has teamed up with the Italian luxury brand Sergio Rossi, joining as Senior Designer for the women’s footwear line.
He presented his first entire personal collection last February 2006 (Fall / Winter 2006-07).
Born in Puerto Rico, Edmundo Castillo started having a fascination with shoes since he was a teenager.
Castillo began to actively pursue a career in design and entered the Altos de Chavon School of Design in the Dominican Republic.
One year later, Castillo moved to New York City and started working in established shoe stores where shoes became a true passion. Shortly thereafter, he began his formal training in shoe making working at Donna Karan Collection, women’s and men’s footwear. After eight years at Donna Karan, Castillo joined Polo Ralph Lauren as Senior Director for one year, and then was appointed designer for Donna Karan and DKNY men’s shoes.
In 1999, Castillo took his first steps toward creating his own line of shoes for women. “I realized that I wanted to continue to create beautiful, high quality shoes that women not only wanted to wear, but collect” said Castillo. “The beauty of a shoe is in how it transforms the leg and graces it, instead of just covering the feet. I am focusing on creating feminine, sexy shoes that would be made of only the finest materials and design along classic shapes with a modern edge”.
In June 2001, the Council of Fashion Designers of America awarded Castillo with the Perry Ellis Award for Best Accessories Designer.
Today as the Creative Director, Castillo has perfectly encapsulated Sergio Rossi’s strong heritage and excels in re-interpreting the essence of the brand extending it on the international scene.