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Who We Are

KATHRYN EISMAN
CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER
Since launch, High Heel Jungle's line of quality high fashion socks has been embraced by some of the world's most creative and inspiring fashion forces, with fans ranging from Kendall Jenner to Elle Fanning, Eva Chan to Alison Brie, Constance Wu to Nina Garcia. HHJ is featured in WWD, Footwear News, Glamour, Who What Wear, Cosmopolitan, The Zoe Report, The Los Angeles Times, EXTRA TV, to name a few.

In addition to our online boutique, High Heel Jungle currently has "Sock Salons" in some of the world's most respected retailers, including Ron Robinson/ Fred Segal and TRAFFIC, as well as a whimsical "mini" kids line for Tutu Du Monde. 
Created by Kathryn Eisman who has been at the pinnacle of fashion for almost two decades. A pioneer in the “Psychology of Style”, Kathryn’s belief that what we wear is a direct reflection of who we are has seen her author two international bestselling books, How To Tell A Woman By her Handbag and How To Tell A Man By His Shoes. Kathryn is also the winner of Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Fun Fearless Female of the Year award
Kathryn started as a successful model in her native Australia, before moving to New York. Her fashion journalism journey began at NBC in New York, as their Chief Fashion Correspondent working alongside legendary designers including Oscar de la Renta, Zac Posen, DVF and Carolina Herrera.

Most recently Kathryn headed all Fashion and Lifestyle coverage at E! News, receiving two Emmy Award Nominations for her groundbreaking work.
Previously a monthly columnist for Men’s Health Magazine, Cleo and Yahoo!, she has travelled the globe speaking about the transformational power of style.
Kathryn’s whimsical personal style is featured in countless publications globally, including Vogue, marie claire and Cosmopolitan and is a contributor for leading morning shows around the globe.
 
In 2017, Kathryn launched her award-winning women’s website www.HighHeelJungle.com, a celebration of the modern women and comprehensive guide to navigating the jungle of modern day life in style.
Her journey as a fashion journalist, author, style psychologist, model, editor and style influencer has led her to this- the launch of High Heel Jungle Apparel. A luxurious, fashion-forward women’s sock line designed to elevate a woman’s mood and her everyday dressing.
 
Kathryn believes that what we wear has the power to not only uplift our spirits but change our destiny and she has imbued her line with that same spirit of fearlessness, playfulness, authenticity and love of life.
Kathryn’s style motto: “Life’s short, wear what makes you happy!”
We hope you enjoy…