Time to Shape-up!
by JULIA
Day 1 was a great success – and the icing on the cake was meeting Rebo McFadden (Promotions and Marketing for Skechers). If you ever meet Rebo and mention Julia, you’ll hear a great story about a cell phone and a taxi - but I’ll let Rebo tell you the rest! Skechers has had a busy year by introducing TapouT and Punk Rose – 2 new footwear licenses. TapouT (based on the crew of MMA fighters) consi…
Email your Story!!
by JULIA
We don’t want Shoebizness to be all about our perspective….please email us with your story, idea, product or just anything to do with the footwear industry! We want this site to be by all of us!! info@shoebizness.com julia@shoebizness.com or ally@shoebizness.com Anything goes except negativity and complaining.
ZIGI NY
by JULIA
Everyone should have a sales rep like Breanne Joyce from Zigi New York. She was welcoming, energetic and was obviously passionate about Zigi product! We weren’t able to take pics of the new line, but hopefully you will see for yourself at upcoming shows. If you are a buyer or retailer, I recommend you check them out! Great price points and great shoes.
End of Day One
by JULIA
We still have many more postings to come….keep checking back over the next few days!! J
Klub NICO-Beautiful line designed by owner Kelley Lehner
by JULIA
spring ’09 I met Kelley at the SMOTA show in Miami almost a year ago. I was immediately was drawn to Kelley’s line….I LOVE Brazilian made shoes. There is just something about the craftsmanship that is simply amazing. Kelley’s designs are fun, colorful, classics that to me…are simply timeless. I am a fan. As Ally and I walked in to WSA yesterday Klub Nico was the first booth we saw. Before even real…
My Top Trend Predictions for WSA
by JULIA
As the countdown begins to the opening of the WSA doors, I can’t help to speculate what everyone will be talking about. What are the buyers looking for? What will be the new “it” shoe for Fall 09? Here are my predictions for the styles everyone will be talking about: 1. Tech Mesh: So many athletic lines are partnering with cutting edge designers to develop a new athletic/couture style. At…
In Case You are Wondering…
by JULIA
The links on this site are not paid advertisers. I personally have a goal to keep shoebizness.com completely unbiased in order for our subscribers to know that what we post is what we believe. The links on either side are companies that are not directly related to the footwear industry but are worth knowing! I believe in giving back to the community and recognizing those that do as well. Please take a couple minutes…
5 people I must thank!
by JULIA
1. Yimy Chirinos - designer for www.shoebizness.com and www.pearlandcompany.com 2. Seth Krebich – operations support and husband 3. Ally Ulrich – business partner, contributor and amazing friend 4. Tracy Russ – contributor and also amazing friend 5. Geoff Green- fan club president and again amazing friend You guys all rock! Thank you for your continued support, ideas, contributions…
Welcome and Hello!
by JULIA
Step into shoebizness.com, the on-line forum for footwear professionals BY footwear professionals! I launched shoebizness.com when I realized that there were so many talented, creative people in the industry who are at their best when they can connect with other professionals in a fun, energizing, fresh environment. But, I looked in vain for a place for this to happen on a regular basis. Shoebizness.com was cr…
How to Land on Your Feet after Getting the Corporate Boot
by JULIA
“There was nowhere to turn for growth — except out.” -Dan Bennette I met Dan while working on a position for a client of mine over a year ago. He was laid off by a company he had given 6 years of his professional life to….unfortunately a reality for so many these days. Dan’s story will hopefully inspire those of you who are in a similar situation to hang in there and continue to look towards the futu…
