Cecelia New York
Established · $200–$400 · New York, United States
Statement shoes with bold embellishments and sculptural details, footwear designed to be the focal point.
Think: shoes that steal the show
The buy: the flower-ornament sandal
What to buy
the flower-ornament sandal
Categories
Occasions
Why Cecelia New York is worth it
Cecelia New York makes feminine shoes with an edge: knotted leather, sculpted flowers and bold hardware, cushioned enough to wear all day.
The shoes lean decorative without tipping into costume: handwoven leather booties, flower appliqués with petals you can shape, oversized bows and studded block heels. Uppers are leather or suede with leather linings, and memory-foam insoles turn up on most styles, so even the higher heels are made for wearing rather than posing.
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About Cecelia New York
Ashley Cole launched Cecelia New York in 2015 and named it after her eldest daughter. She had studied merchandising at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology and worked in fashion before starting her own label.
Her idea was a better-made shoe priced a little under what you'd expect, feminine but with an edge in the hardware and shapes, and comfortable from the first wear.
- Founded
- 2015
- Founded by
- Ashley Cole
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Made of
- Leather and suede uppers with leather linings and synthetic soles
- Shipping
- Ships across the US, free over $150 ($14.99 below); international orders are arranged by email.
- Where to buy
- Cecelia New York's own site · Our Cecelia New York picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Most styles fit true to size, and each product page says how a pair runs; the bow flat sandal is generous enough to take a half size down. Reviewers mostly agree, though a few found a style ran small or a boot ran big.
- Comfort
Memory-foam insoles come on many styles, and reviewers often say a new pair needed no breaking in and stayed comfortable all day.
- Flowers
The flower appliqués have wire in the petals so you can shape them; owners advise watching where you step so the flowers don't get crushed.
- Shipping
US shipping is free over $150 and $14.99 below; Alaska and Hawaii pay $24.99. International orders are arranged by email before you buy.
- Returns
Refunds are accepted within 14 days, minus a $7.95 return fee and your return postage, and sale pieces get exchange or store credit only. Try shoes on carpet, since marked soles can't be refunded.
What Cecelia New York is made of
- Natural
- 93%
- Plant-based
- 0%
- Synthetic
- 7%
Works most in: leather
From the material listed on 207 pieces · 92% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Cecelia New York, answered
- What is Cecelia New York?
- Cecelia New York is a US shoe label known for embellished sandals, booties, heels and flats, with knotted leather, flower appliqués, bows and bold hardware.
- Is Cecelia New York a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for decorative shoes built to be worn: leather uppers and linings, memory-foam insoles on many styles, and reviews that keep coming back to the comfort.
- Who founded Cecelia New York?
- Ashley Cole founded it in 2015 and named it after her daughter Cecelia.
- Where is Cecelia New York from?
- The New York area, where it launched in 2015. Its founder has since moved to Utah, where she grew up.
- Does Cecelia New York run true to size?
- Mostly, yes. Each product page gives the fit, and a few flat sandals run generous enough to take a half size down.
- Does Cecelia New York ship internationally?
- Yes, by arrangement: email the brand before ordering. Within the US, shipping is free over $150.
- Where can I buy Cecelia New York?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Cecelia New York picks.
- What is Cecelia New York made of?
- Across the 207 pieces we could read in October 2026, the material is about 93% natural and 7% synthetic. The most common materials are leather.
- Which brands are like Cecelia New York?
- If you like Cecelia New York, look at Le Borô, Sebastian Milano, Arezzo and Black Suede Studio.