Stuart Weitzman Announces Customizable NUDIST Sandal

Sexy, strappy, sleek, minimal- the NUDIST sandal is as close to bare as a fashionable foot can get. Coveted by Hollywood's chicest starlets, this new Stuart Weitzman collection silhouette has garnered a cult-like following so quickly and dramatically that the designer has created an interactive customization tool that will launch on Wednesday, February 12 th, exclusively on www.stuartweitzman.com.

The "SW x You" limited-edition customization program celebrates personal style by giving shoppersthe unique opportunity to design their own NUDIST sandal in a variety of 12 materials and colors. From camouflage linen to floral python to foil nappa to sugar lace, and with a vast palette of bold spring brights, shiny metallics and soft neutrals, there is a combination to satisfy every stylish shoe lover. And if the NUDIST's 4 -inch heel is too towering,a3-inch heel version (the NAKED) is available within the customization program. Retail prices range from $385 - $625, with an approximate delivery period of 6-8 weeks.

The NUDIST has become a red carpet favorite of Hollywood's fashion elite including Diane Kruger, Jennifer Lawrence and Olivia Wilde, and has swept this season's awards shows, having made appearances at the Golden Globes and the People's Choice Awards. But, the simplicity and elegance of this silhouette makes it equally appropriate off the red carpet, as exemplified by Naya Rivera and Lauren Conrad who have been spotted wearing the NUDIST in their everyday lives. And now, every woman will have the opportunity to create a custom version that can easily transition from day to night with fashionable ease.

Stuart Weitzman is a division of The Jones Group Inc. (NYSE:JNY)

ABOUT STUART WEITZMAN HOLDINGS LLC

A little obsessed with shoes.

Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC, a global leader in designer footwear, operates 44 retail stores across the United States, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Boston and Las Vegas. The company also has 59 international stores and is sold in more than 70 countries.

A luxury brand built upon the idea of creating a beautifully constructed shoe, founder and designer Stuart Weitzman's main objective has always been to merge fashion and function. The first thing a woman puts on in the morning and the last thing she takes off at night, his shoes are designed to feel as good as they look and to look as good as they feel.

ABOUT THE JONES GROUP INC.

The Jones Group Inc. (www.jonesgroupinc.com) is a leading global designer, marketer and wholesaler of over 35 brands with product expertise in apparel, footwear, jeanswear, jewelry and handbags. The Jones Group has a reputation for innovation, excellence in product quality and value, operational execution and talent. The Company also markets directly to consumers through branded specialty retail and outlet stores, through concessions at upscale department stores and through its e-commerce sites.

The Company's internationally recognized brands and licensing agreements (L) include: Nine West, Jones New York, Anne Klein, Kurt Geiger, Rachel Roy (L), Robert Rodriguez, Robbi & Nikki, Stuart Weitzman, Brian Atwood (L), Easy Spirit, Carvela, Gloria Vanderbilt, l.e.i., Bandolino, Enzo Angiolini, Nine & Co., Joan & David, Miss KG, Kasper, Energie, Evan-Picone, Le Suit, Mootsies Tootsies, Erika, Napier, Jessica Simpson (L), Givenchy (L), Judith Jack, Albert Nipon, Pappagallo and Rafe (L).