American model Kate Upton is the new face of the footwear brand, Sam Edelman!! According to the news site WWD, Edelman spotted her while she was wearing a pair of the brands equestrian boots.. they soon hit it off, thanks indeed to their mutual love of horses, and next thing you know.. new ad!! But that wasn't the only reason why he signed Upton.. The photographer of the campaign, David Lipman, pointed out that they chose her because she's an beautiful all-American woman and not stick thin!! The new face of the brand shows everyone that she's not just a Sport Illustrated girl anymore!!

http://fashionista.com/2013/01/sam-edelman-chose-kate-upton-as-their-new-face-because-she-isnt-stick-thin/