Stuart Weitzman is a purveyor of shoes to the stars.

The son of a shoe-factory owner in small-town Massachusetts, Weitzman began designing shoes for "Seymour Shoes" in the early 60s when he was in his 20s. A Wharton grad, Stuart and his brother took over the family business when his father passed away in 1965, and Weitzman has designed shoes ever since (he sold the company in the 70s but re-purchased it in 1994). Known for his "million-dollar" shoes for one lucky Oscar nominee each year, Weitzman can boast Kim Kardashian, Kate Middleton, and Jennifer Aniston as fans. [Image via Getty]