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Bells & Becks

Distinctive, effortlessly chic shoes, handcrafted in Italy for the modern woman.

About the Business

Bells & Becks is a direct-to-consumer luxury footwear brand, handcrafted in small batches in Italy for women who lead full, busy lives and refuse to compromise: stylish professionals, mothers, and doers who require versatility in their wardrobe. We create distinctive, Italian-crafted designs for women who feel empowered in their personal style choices and know that sophisticated, iconic footwear can elevate any look, from the office to a night out. Our outfit-defining shoes do more than complete an outfit: they help her feel polished, put-together and confident, ensuring she falls in love every time she wears them for years to come.

Tamar Miller

Tamar Miller is a veteran retail executive and the founder and CEO of Bells & Becks, a luxury direct-to-consumer footwear brand built on impeccable Italian craftsmanship, with a mission to make women feel polished, confident, and effortlessly chic. Before launching Bells & Becks, Tamar spent two decades in retail leadership, most recently as Head of Digital Merchandising for Old Navy, where she led a $1 billion+ online business. She built deep merchandising and footwear expertise through senior leadership roles at Banana Republic, Pottery Barn, Macy's and Lord & Taylor, giving her a rare, full-spectrum view of the industry, from department stores to specialty retail to founder-led DTC. Tamar holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from UC Berkeley.

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