CANDID Interview: Sarah Flint
Sarah Flint launched her eponymous footwear collection in 2013 at the age of 25. The company was born out of Sarah's frustration that women had to choose between feeling good in their shoes and looking great in them. Sarah marries artisanal quality and original design with functional elements, improving fit and comfort. Manufacturing in the world’s best factories outside of Milan, Italy, Sarah Flint sells its shoes direct-to-consumer, offering customers the best possible price-to-value ratio in the market. Coveted and in constant rotation, worn by recognizable women including Meghan Markle, Karlie Kloss, Amal Clooney, Lady Gaga, and investor Cindy Crawford. Follow their Instagram featuring all the women who value comfort and style: #walklikeawoman
“ Be relentless! You’ll never regret being persistent and putting yourself out there.”
My personal style is feminine yet powerful. As a shoe designer, I’m a big fan of having your shoes make the outfit and not the other way around, so my shoes are typically the first thing I think about.
The best pieces of fashion armor in my closet are our Natalie flat and a Perfect Pump 85mm!
I’m making my mark by reimagining luxury. As a woman, I understand the frustration of buying shoes that end up sitting in your closet. Because of this, I obsess over the details of fit and construction to make the most comfortable and durable shoes, never sacrificing style.
A professional/personal challenge that keeps me up at night… As a young entrepreneur I get a lot of advice and it’s not always easy to distinguish the good from the bad. Remaining dedicated to the original pillars of my business helps keep me on track through the challenging moments. It’s easy to get swayed in different directions, but I always make sure I stop and think about what’s most important - in our case, it’s the customer experience.
In moments of self-doubt I build myself back up with the support of my incredible mom and sisters.
My version of self-care is a quick chocolate break in between meetings!
Words of wisdom that resonate with me are stay true to yourself and never compromise when it comes to your vision.
I stay true to my passions by carving out time to sketch and design. I always look for new places to travel to and explore when I’m starting to think about a new collection. Some of my favorite designs were inspired by exploring a new place and culture.
I’m most proud of building a community of amazing women with the Sarah Flint brand. From my wonderful team to all of the women we feature from various industries, it’s so rewarding to see women come together and support one another.
The one thing I would like to say to every woman in the world is be relentless! You’ll never regret being persistent and putting yourself out there.
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