American supermodel and Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton has been announced as the face of New York-based footwear brand Sam Edelman and is to feature in the brand's 2013 digital and print advertising campaign.

Upton, who's seen in a classic black and white shoot, commented 'I've loved Sam Edelman shoes for a long time, so shooting the ad campaign was a lot of fun for me'.

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