Interview with Vanessa & Angela Simmons @ Pastry Footwear
Interviewed by Wendy L.
Produced by Wendy L.
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Here’s another episode of Let’s Get Intimate with…this time I am bringing you an exclusive interview with the gurls behind Pastry Footwear by Run Athletics, Vanessa and Angela Simmons, the daughters of Rev Run. Get into the heads of these ladies and get a sneak peak of what’s coming out next in the Pastry Footwear Collection – Fab Cookie (short for “Faboulous Cookie”, every gurl wants to be FABOULOUS!) line.
> Find & Cop it: Pastry Kicks
Read the interview and peep the pics of the Fab Cookie line that’s releasing on August 15th after the jump…
Q: Why the name Pastry?
Both: We originally wanted to use “Cake” but then we realized that the idea was bigger than that. So we named our first collection “Cake” and our company Pastry by Run Athletics.
Q: What were some sources of inspiration and were there any objects/ideas/people you found your work constantly referring to?
Both: Different young ladies and styles were some of the inspirations behind Pastry. Pastries are defined as fun, cool eclectic desserts. That’s what our company represents.
Q: How many people are involved in the design and production of the line?
Angela: Vanessa and I are in charge of designing and marketing all products. Vida shoes manufactures the shoes. Run Athletics is our support system.
Q: What’s the hardest thing in starting up a new footwear line?
Vanessa: Looking for longevity is hard. We didn’t want a fly by night product. We are here for the long run. Another challenge is coming up with themes sometimes.
Q: Who would you most like to style in your shoes?
Angela: Young women of the world. Our shoes are catered to all.
Fab Cookie – White Chocolate Chip (August 15)
Q: What do the females bring to the Street Culture institution that it currently lacks?
Angela: Flava or what we call tasty treats.
Q: Do you style yourself when taping Run’s House?
Both: Yes we do. Its reality tv so we do our own thing.
Q: How much do you ask your dad’s opinion and input when it comes to your designing and creativity?
Angela: We ask for his opinion all the time. He is a pioneer in the game of hip hop and believe it or not, his groups popularity truly built Adidas. We respect the knowledge our dad brings to us.
Q: Does having a dad who is already successful in a market you are still establishing yourself in have an effect on you or your work? Does it ever get intimidating?
Vanessa: Its never intimidating more like “inspiring”.
Fab Cookie – Peanut Butter (August 15)
Q: Name a few of your favorite brands, clothing or otherwise.
Angela: Marc Jacobs, Gucci
Vanessa: Juicy Couture, Marc Jacobs
Q: What’s the worst fashion faux pas?
Vanessa: People make fashion. Fashion reflects a persons individual style. There are no faux pas!
Q: Who is your favorite designer?
Angela: Myself…I’ve been going to fashion school and humbly I must be my favorite before others.
Vanessa: Dolce and Gabana
Q: What is your greatest inspiration?
Angela: My family is my greatest inspiration.
Vanessa: I feel I’m my greatest inspiration. Myself and my ideas motivate me a lot.
Q: How would you describe your personal style? Do you guys share clothes?
Both: Yes we share clothes sometimes but our styles vary. You never know what to expect sometimes.
Fab Cookie – Double Chocolate Chip (August 15)
Q: Where do you like to shop?
Angela: I shop everywhere. My fashion sense is wide.
Vanessa: Bloomies, Barneys Co Op, Marciano
Q: What can we expect from Pastry in the near future?
Vanessa: We are looking to expand into multiple categories, some include apparel, jewelry, and retail stores.
Q: Lastly, any words to your fans?
Angela: Thank you for your support! Hit us at www.pastrykicks.com or www.myspace.com/pastrykicks or www.runathletics.com
Vanessa: Sky’s the limit and I mean it when I say it. With persistence comes success.
> Find & Cop it: Pastry Kicks
June 28th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
those shoes are really cute! i like the white chocolate chip.. its always appealing when products are referred to stuff like cakes and pastries
June 28th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
I REALLY LIKE THE SNEAKERS. THEY’RE CUTE AS HELL. I WANT THEM ALL.
June 28th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
The new cookie line is so cute. I want a pair. And I’m sad the giveaway is for a size 8. Me and my small size 6 feet are sad.
June 29th, 2007 at 3:44 am
all i can say is that these sneakers are not my aesthetic AT ALL.
June 29th, 2007 at 9:12 am
Love the sneakers and the girls. My daughter will love a pair!
July 1st, 2007 at 1:45 pm
the white chocolate chip are cute! they are getting clever with the colorways
July 17th, 2007 at 6:34 am
i know this is late but they remind me of a softer, more feminine version for pharrell’s flipboard ice cream sneaks, i like them a lot!
July 19th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
TH3M WHiT3 CHOCOLAT3 CHiP SN3AK3RS R POPPiN iMMA GET M3 SUM !!
July 20th, 2007 at 10:13 am
hey i luv yall shoes but yall needs 2 cum down to chicago next cause erbody out here likez yall shoes
July 24th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
i love you guyses shoes i have been looking for them send them out here to cali ….i hope you consider the idea of going to sell your shoes in california ….well i hope you do some more season of runs house i love watching the show….well peace and love~
August 15th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
I love your shoes alot. But I have big feet. I’m a size 12 and I really want a pair of them. Consider making some bigger for the big feet girls.
August 29th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Thanks for the cute sneakers finally!
September 1st, 2007 at 12:33 pm
I JUST WANNA KNOW WHEN IS THE POCKETBOOK COMING OUT I CANT WAIT………….
September 5th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
I would love to know wanna when is the pocketbook coming out I CAN’T wait………….
September 13th, 2007 at 1:20 am
i love the shoes i actually have a pair! but i want to get some for my younger cuzin and she has a size 12 foot! so maybe you could consider taking a special order???
September 14th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
i like strawberry shortcake and chocolate mousse………..2 bad i live in canada…..keep up the good work. They all look nice
September 18th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
i hav every pare i luv it i luv yal
September 21st, 2007 at 11:23 am
i lovw the way you all have made a womans footware now when my baby buys his sneakers he can get mine too so when are they selling and how much are they
September 25th, 2007 at 4:21 pm
dis sneakers r ugly juss like lil’ mama said.
October 8th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
I love these shoes and i wish i could have them i think they are cute the ones who came up with them are very clever and i think that the shoes are very cute i wish that i knew where to buy them and i wish i could buy all of them i want to be a shoe designer too and i think that they had a good idea
October 8th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
yay
October 19th, 2007 at 9:02 am
Yall shoes are soooooooooo cute i cant waiy 2 get mi pare
November 3rd, 2007 at 5:21 pm
i got a pair of these kicks
November 6th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
where can I find the marshmallow boots?
November 6th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
I think they are real unique. I also like a women that can rock a pair of
sneakers and can look real hot in them. i saw them on Runs House..
they look kinda like the ice creams, like a female version.
November 7th, 2007 at 11:42 am
I love da Sneaks,and i already have 2 pairs the Double Chocolate Chip and the White Chocolate Chip. U GALS ARE THE BEST
November 11th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
i luv da boots but i cant find da peanut butta ones and those r da 1s that i really want bad but itll b hard cuz my feet r so big!!!
November 13th, 2007 at 12:01 am
i would love to have a pair of fab cookies i really want those peanut butter one those r hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 19th, 2007 at 1:27 am
I was watching the show when you guys came up with the idea. I never knew they would be so cute! I want every single pair they are so hot. I cant wait to see the clothes.
November 23rd, 2007 at 7:19 pm
those shoes are really cool lol
November 24th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
yall sneakas is rockin
November 30th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
tasty shoes
December 1st, 2007 at 11:25 pm
I love all the sneaks, but tha ones I LOVE tha most are the Double Chocolate Chip!!! I really wish I could get a pair but right now me and my family are haven money probs. but what can I do. But anyways keep em comin I love to see more and hopefully one day be able to afford a pair.
December 9th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Hi I just wanted to say that I think that they new pastry kicks are sexy…My favorite ones that I wanna get so bad are the White Chocolate Chip Fab Cookie Hi-Top’s..They are so sexy..I love them things to death.I want a pair so bad but like the other girl said my ma is having money problems so you kno I just have to wait and see…but yea keep up the good work..I’mma get a pair or two, one way or another..
December 10th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
OMG!!!! i luv your shoes as soon as i saw them on Run’s House I kept an eye out for them. i luv the fact that your sneakers are girlish i hate going sneaker shopping and not being able to tell the diffrence between the girls and boys sneakers. i use to hat sneakers but now i luv them thanxs alot and keep up with the good work.
December 13th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
They look good enough to eat!!!!!!!!!!
December 13th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
yummy yummy!!!!!!!!!!!
December 14th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
I love the shoe line pastry. I think that the colors just fit with all females. My favorite colors are pink and brown so, the combination of the colors for pastry fits well with my style. I wish that Vanessa and Angela would make pastry tee-shirts to go with the shoe line. I think that would be a great acess to the spring and summer collection
December 17th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
girl i love yall shoes this christmas i hope i get some. all of your shoes are so cute. as sooon as i saw them on runs house i was like ooooo weeeee dats all me strate up. i have to get me some of those
December 17th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
girl i love yall shoes the minute i saw the episode in runs house i was like oooo weeee thats all me i had to get me me
December 17th, 2007 at 8:59 pm
girl i love yall shoes this christmas i hope i get some. all of your shoes are so cute. as sooon as i saw them on runs house i was like ooooo weeeee dats all me strate up. i have to get me some of those girl those shoes is so poppin like oooo weeeee
December 18th, 2007 at 3:27 am
im not feelin their shoes at all
December 20th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
I love these shoes so much…however I can’t find a size 9 in the pink sprinkles shoes…and I’m not sure why there is only a size 9 in some styles and not others but I really really want some of the sprinkles pastry shoes even if I have to get a different color lol
December 31st, 2007 at 7:19 pm
could u all consider a bigger size cause i wear a size 12 or 13 in womens and i would really like to buy a few pairs
January 4th, 2008 at 11:12 am
yes yall did the damn thang…..dont ever let anyone tell yall, yall some over night people…..i do thik yall here to stay….i like it}im hot}my friends rock it}y not…..
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January 4th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
hey guys my name is kiana wagner from belize i love u guys sneakers from i saw the episode……i love love u guys line
February 1st, 2008 at 1:12 pm
this collection is beautiful , such color
February 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I love these shoes. I got the chocolate chip and i’m always rocking them
February 20th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
i love your pastry shoes.im going to get the peanut butter hitops.thinks for making this fabshoes. thinks for making this girly hot shoes.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:02 am
i love you guys kicks wat a good style of mind
March 10th, 2008 at 9:04 am
i have the chocolate mousse and im looking forward to getting many more
March 16th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
THE SHOES ARE HOT LOVE YALL
THG ALL DAY YOU DIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 16th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I ADORE ALL OF YOUR SNEAKERS AND I LIKE YOUR PICTURES AS WELL
May 5th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
omg u guys sho3s are so cute and classical! it’s original and one of a kind
May 29th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
I love ur shoes, and i’ve looked for it all over central london, and couldn’t get it.Just to purchase one for my girlfriend.nice time.
July 13th, 2008 at 7:03 am
I SO LOVE THE SIMMONS FAMILY!♥♥♥ I hope you all stay successful and exceed everybody else’s expectations of you 2. You 2 are a very good inspiration to young girls like me, and I appreciate it SOOOO much. I love those shoes! Yummy!
October 5th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
hi girls im a mother of 2 girls and one boy. my girls really like your footwear i bought both girls pastry. my oldest got the high cuts and my middle one got the high cuts that are white and a soft pink . i bought them sept 5 2008 and three weeks later the whole inentire of the shoe was lefted up. i took it back to foot locker where the bought them and the manager apologized for the poor make of the shoe. so i pick shoxs for her and she was so upset the i didn’t get her another pair of pastry. she is only 6 years old with size 11 foot so it is very hard to find them in her size .i was just wondering if you could write back and tell me the if i get aonther pair of pastry they will not fall a part in three weeks because your shoe are not cheap . cant wait to hear from u
October 6th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Hey Vanessa and Angela! I was wondering how large is you’ll company. The reason why I was asking is because I need to know that for a project and I am doing my project about Pastry.
October 27th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Hey I love your pastry line of shoes, clothes, bags etc, I love looking at them but unfortunately I cannot afford them lolz, you both are really imaginative and come up with some good ideas, Ive always wanted to meet you both maybe because Ive always wanted a sister lol. Anyway I hope to get as far as you both one day.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I would really like for someone on board with you to suggest making size 12’s in woman pastry shoes…I hate every store has to stop at 11. Why is that?