After Years of Making Boots Her Signature, Leanne Ford Returns to Fashion with Debut Boot Collection Made by beek

The artist, interior designer, and HGTV alum returns to her fashion roots with a handcrafted boot collection made by beek, marrying her effortlessly cool aesthetic with the brand's commitment to exceptional comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury leather footwear brand, beek, is proud to announce its first private label boot collection with renowned interior designer and fashion enthusiast Leanne Ford. Launching exclusively on beekshop.com this September, the collection forges Leanne's creative vision with beek's expertise in making beautiful leather footwear that never compromises comfort. 

With a shared appreciation for craftsmanship and philosophy for intentional design, Leanne worked with long-time friends and beek founders, Birgit Klett and Kenna Florie, to design each boot in the collection. The result seamlessly blends Leanne's earthy, modern, minimalist aesthetic with beek's premium materials and comfort. True to all beek footwear, each pair is handcrafted from the highest quality, buttery-soft leather and constructed with a focus on thoughtful details, longevity and wearability.

"I've always been a boots girl—I wear them every day, all day. Designing my own boot collection has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I've known beek founders Birgit and Kenna since my twenties, back when I was working as a fashion stylist and creative director, so partnering with them felt both incredibly natural and truly full circle.

When it comes to clothing and footwear, comfort is non-negotiable. beek makes the most comfortable shoes I own, and that foundation allowed us to create something that feels as good as it looks. Every detail in this collection was designed with intention, from the silhouette and feel underfoot to the earthy, lived-in color palette I'm always drawn to."
— Leanne Ford

"We've known Leanne for over twenty years, so helping her design this boot collection was SUCH a fun full-circle moment. Her style is AMAZING, her attitude is contagious, and her laugh keeps us rolling. She's just as fun and energetic as she was back in our fashion days, and we couldn't be happier, or more flattered, that she came to us to create her very first footwear collection." 
— Birgit & Kenna

The collection, retailing from $395 - $450, will be available in September 2026 on beekshop.com. 

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About beek: beek is a California-based footwear brand redefining everyday luxury through thoughtfully crafted leather footwear designed for all-day wear. Founded by Birgit Klett and Kenna Florie, the brand is rooted in the belief that comfort and style should go hand in hand, each pair is made from buttery-soft leather and constructed with a focus on longevity, wearability, and timeless design. With a commitment to giving back, beek donates the equivalent of a day's worth of meals to a child in need, for every pair of shoes sold.

About Leanne Ford: Leanne Ford is an American designer and author known for her modern yet lived-in aesthetic, signature white-on-white palette, and artistic approach to design and living. After more than a decade working in fashion as a stylist and creative director for some of the biggest surf and denim brands in the world, Ford transitioned into interiors, where she built a multidisciplinary career spanning television, publishing, product design, and creative partnerships.

Today, her work spans interiors, retail environments, product design, publishing, and television, including her acclaimed HGTV series. Through collaborations with brands including Crate & Barrel, Target, il Buco Vita, Loloi Rugs, and Beek, alongside her bestselling books and FEEL FREE magazine, Ford encourages people to create spaces—and lives—that feel personal, soulful, artful, and uniquely their own.

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