BLOCH

About Our History

Founded in Sydney, Australia in 1932 by Jacob Bloch, Bloch is a pioneer in the technical dance market. Since its inception, the renowned footwear brand has produced hand-made ballet and pointe shoes for esteemed ballet dancers worldwide. The company’s success is driven by its philosophy of listening to dancers’ needs. This philosophy has enabled the company to produce a product that meets both the rigorous demands and comfort needs of the performance stage. Each shoe is specially crafted to the curvature of the foot, offering protection and sustainability through rigorous hours of dance and movement.

Over the past 75 years, Bloch has established a reputation for excellence, making the brand one of the most trusted in the industry. Since 1932, the company’s international presence and impeccable technique have led to the launch of the following fashion-forward brands with Australian designer Jozette Hazzouri: Baby Bloch, Bloch Girls and Bloch ladies.The company’s ceaseless evolution, however, first began with a talent for craftsmanship and fervor for the art of dance.

From the stage to the street

Sarah Margaret, ballerina and model, daughter of actress Andie MACDOWELL has just kicked off her scarlet BLOCH ‘ MAREE’ Ballerinas, and is relaxing before going on stage.

That is Bloch’s story. From the professional Dance world since 1932 , becoming the worldwide Number 1 for ‘Pointe shoes’ for today’s Prima Ballerinas, and the successful step into the fashion ballet flats world for everyday wear. One step at a time.

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Sam Edelman

A strong eye for fashion and a refined hand for creation characterize Sam Edelman shoes. Bringing more than 30 years of experience developing some of the most successful shoe collections in fashion history, founder Sam Edelman has honed his craft to deliver women’s shoes that reflect his creative sensibility, one marked by use of sensual textures, playful embellishment and confident style.

An astute businessman, Sam identified a void in the marketplace. Everywhere he traveled, he remarked on how passionately women felt about beautiful, fashionable and well-crafted shoes. He was able to combine his style savvy and expertise in shoemaking to create collections that were eminently fashionable and beautifully constructed at an attainable price point.

The Sam Edelman brand was launched in 2004 with a complete collection, and quickly emerged as a breakout success in the women’s shoe arena. In a bold stroke of whimsy, Sam imprinted his oversize hand-drawn signature on the insole of his shoes, and the expressive signature has become an iconic hallmark of the brand. Capturing the imaginations of stylish young women, each season the collection boasts sell-out hits such as: the Celine (Sp’07), a punch-out, laser-cut ballet, the Ginger (Sp’08), a studded gladiator sandal; and the Jackson (Fall’09), an over-the-knee suede boot. Celebrity fans include Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Miley Cyrus, Rachel Bilson, Halle Berry and Katy Perry.

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