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SUPERMODEL CREATES JAMAICAN INSPIRED SHOELINE

 

Developed together with Steve Madden, the collection was designed for warm weather with the use of bright neon colors with rope, rhinestones, and buckle embellishments. Styles include the rope-tie “Dancehall” design and “Rumpunch” footwear in neon shades with utility buckles.

Harlow says her heritage has always influenced her every-day style choices and credits Madden for giving her a chance to bring that to the market.

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