"Mulan is my personal favorite Disney character because she is a warrior heroine with a strong sense of honor and spirit. I am inspired by her courage, perseverance and drive. She is a force to be reckoned with and this collection reflects that," said Ruthie Davis, founder. "These sporty, edgy styles armor up women to feel confident as they head out each day to fight for their beliefs and goals."
The footwear is both robust and energetic, with cunning and unexpected details. Black platform high-top and wedge sneakers crafted of neoprene, kidskin and tech mesh look modern and sleek yet have aggressive jagged edge soles adorned with the mantra "Warrior." Sky-high black block heel lace-ups and cut-out platform booties with clear PVC heels in black and Chinese Red represent Mulan's fighting spirit and fervor. Leather, lacing and strapping mimic the Imperial Army uniforms as seen in the film. Red carpet ready stilettos with shield straps emblazoned with the word "Warrior" round out the collection.
While designing the collection, Davis mentored a group of fashion and design students from the University of Delaware. Together, they created footwear that moves beyond fashion and embodies the determination and strength of Mulan.
The collection will be available for purchase, March 3rd exclusively on Ruthiedavis.com and at The Curated by Christian Siriano, NYC. The styles will retail from $398 - $898.
ABOUT RUTHIE DAVIS
Ruthie Davis offers more than fashion and footwear, she offers a lifestyle that embodies the brand DNA that has been so carefully crafted over the years: to stand out and stand tall, to set trends yet stay timeless. As a CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) member and an AAFA's (American Apparel & Footwear Association) Designer of the Year, Davis designs footwear that is far from conventional. Every shoe is a piece of architectural art, all while staying true to the chic, modern and sporty designs that women worldwide have fallen for. Residing in New York City and President of her eponymous brand, Davis has the advantage of being a woman who designs for women.
ABOUT MULAN
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES
Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China's legendary warrior to life in Disney's "Mulan," in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation...and a proud father.
"Mulan" features a celebrated international cast that includes: Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Tzi Ma as Zhou, Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Honghui; Ron Yuan as Sergeant Qiang; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin, suggested by the narrative poem "The Ballad of Mulan." The producers are Chris Bender, Jake Weiner and Jason Reed, with Bill Kong, Barrie M. Osborne, Tim Coddington and Mario Iscovich serving as executive producers.
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