The new head of Jacques Levine footwear looks to revive his family business—by going beyond slipper

Two years ago, Sam Calvanio found himself at a Passover Seder seated across from an older woman who asked what he did for a living. “I run a slipper company,” Calvanio answered. The woman cast him a dubious look and scoffed, “What are you, Jacques Levine?” Calvanio smiled and responded simply, “Actually, yes.” Calvanio is the 28-year-old director of Jacques Levine, a footwear brand whose name may not yet resonate with today’s young women but was instantly recognizable … Continue Reading ››