Koolaburra. Sheepskin Redefined.

Over the past decade, Koolaburra has transcended the sheepskin boot market to become an international premium fashion footwear brand. Koolaburra’s luxurious, yet edgy and unique point of view has turned their fashion-forward footwear into a staple of style icons everywhere.

Priding themselves on innovation and authenticity, they are constantly redefining the boundaries of footwear. Special details and chic embellishments have become their signature. This year, Koolaburra expanded with a highly successful Spring/Summer 2010 footwear collection that gave the brand a complete year-round offering.

Constant innovation is the mantra of Koolaburra’s design team and they have upped the bar with the introduction of the new Modern Classics and Luxe Collections. Demand for our product is driven by our ability to constantly evolve.

Core to Koolaburra’s vision is a love of fashion and music. Every season their collections are infused with a soundtrack of both modern and classic songs. Like a beloved stack of records, Koolaburra is perfect mix, juxtaposing the ethos of rocker chic daring with boho sensibility. Like no other shoe can, they can take a wearer from the sidewalks of the big city to the beaches of Malibu, making a statement with every step.

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Visit Koolaburra.com to shop their entire collection.  You may also shop for Koolaburra boots on shuzsociety.tv … simply enter “Koolaburra” in the search box.

View shuzsociety’s “shoes we love” to learn more about Koolaburra’s new line, The Modern Classic.

Koolaburra boots at The Access Hollywood “Stuff You Must” lounge

Koolaburra, the family owned and operated company whose roots in the international footwear industry span more than 50 years, brought chic comfort to Access Hollywood’s 3rd Annual Stuff You Must Lounge where celebrities kicked off the weekend festivities for the Golden Globes with Koolaburra boots. The Fringe boot, recently featured as our shuzsociety “fab friday” designer shoe giveaway, was shown as well as other designs with Swarovski crystals like the Tribal Heart, Peace Sign and Peace Dove, and for men the Fleur de Lys and the Nautical Star.

Vanessa Hudgens of High School Musical is already a loyal Koolaburra fan. She bought her first pair, the Fringe boot in black, at Planet Blue in Malibu. “I absolutely live in my fringe boots.” Look to find her in the Peace Dove in chestnut, “you will definitely see me in these.”

Access Hollywood featured Koolaburra in their segment on Friday, January 9th with Nancy O’Dell who later said, “these are going to be my new on set shoes”.

Other stars who stopped by the lounge were Alicia Coppola of Jericho, Evan Handler of Californication, Twilight’s Rachelle LeFevre, Sophia Bush of One Tree Hill and Blair Underwood.

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Koolaburra – Made in Australia

The team behind the Koolaburra brand?
“We’ve assembled a crack squad of designers for our 2009 collection that have worked for the likes of Diesel, Frye, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Ugg, Sisley, Adidas, and others,” decrees Koolaburra COO Kris Zacharias, “Our designs are truly a collaborative effort.”

Design philosophy?
Create with confidence.

Koolaburra in five words:
Classic with an irreverent twist.

What brought you to the shoe industry?
An opportunity, a bit of luck, and a love for product.

The spring 2009 scoop:
Since we are primarily a winter season brand, we will be offering a small collection of low cut boots, mocs, and slippers inspired by bohemian rock chic. In 2010 we expect to grow our Spring offering.

Is there a musical theme for your spring 09 line?
Dead Meadow. It’s rock chic meets bohemian.

And for fall 2009?
Koolaburra is going to have some amazing interpretations of the engineer boot and I think they will be big next year.

Is there celebrity you’d envision wearing your shoes?
Shakira. She typifies beauty and is truly an inspiration for the humanitarian and philanthropic work the she does outside of her music career.

Already seen wearing Koolaburra:
High School Musical maven Vanessa Hudgens has been spotted in her Koolaburra Double Fringe boots, while stepping out with hottie-tot beau Zac Efron. Her co-star Ashley Tisdale has her own pair too.

Be on the lookout:
Koolaburra supports finding a cure for breast cancer. They will be collaborating with some top designers this year to develop one-of-a-kind boots that will be auctioned off at a charity event in L.A. this year.

What are you reading now?
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, for maybe the 5th time.

Favorite place to unwind?
Locanda dell’Amarosa in Sinaluga, Italy located in the Tuscany region. It’s the ultimate destination to unwind, clear your mind, and drink lots of wine!

How ever do you pack your shoes?
“I don’t pack shoes! I make sure I have enough room in my bag to buy shoes to bring back home with me! ”

Where to find Koolaburra:
Besides their own website, you’ll find Koolaburra at shopbop.com, Neiman Marcus, Kitson, and Planet Blue.

“fab friday” winner – “5kys” of Alberta, Canada

Koolaburra “Double Fringe” Short

Two strips of top-grain leather fringe designed by Kettle Black spice up this pull-on boot. Made in Australia. Embellished by hand in the U.S.A. Chestnut

Retail: $350. At Koolaburra.

Check out our exclusive interview with Koolaburra.

Shoetalk with 5kys, Alberta, Canada

Why do you love shoes?
I was a ballet dancer for several years and know the importance of a well made shoe, and shoes that show off your gams. I love how each pair has personality. A good pair of shoes has to support you through your entire day. They also can either dress you up or dress you down. They tell you alot about people and cultures.

If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
Comfort and elegance, they would have to be well made and preferably out of materials that are environmentally friendly.

Who is your favorite shoe designer?
CYDWOQ, Emilio Pucci, Jimmy Choo, I think I would wear almost anything out there if I could.

What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
Chunky, heavy shoes

What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
Kitten heals, they go with almost anything anywhere and I can wear them all day.