Les Arts Vivants – What I have been up to….
by JULIA
I have to apologize for taking a little time off….I promise we will get back on the ball starting this week, but definitely in full swing next week. Below is the project that I have been working on! I can’t believe it is almost here!! I am not only the executive producer of the event, but also the lead designer for the show. Crazy!~ I have only a few days to go and a trip to NYC in between!! I would like to also thank a…
Where is technology taking shoe design? A Commentary.
by Alan Lugo
Okay…I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I know I did, but I am happy to be back in action here on Shoebizness! This is going to be a crazy week as the FFANY show is just two days away! I also have 4 exhibits this week for the art project I have been working on here in Miami….Like I said, CRAZY! Speaking of art…Alan paints a great visual on the advances of shoe design and technology. I personally tend to…
The Global Reach of Shoebizness.com
by Ken Proctor
I have to say, Ken has built quite the following! He is kind enough to always share the emails he receives from people and it is so amazing to know that something I created is bringing people together. I can’t even describe how excited it makes me!! Earlier this week Ken shared an email he received from someone who found him on this site and then another again this morning….that is why I decided to have…
The Daily Five, It’s All About The Good News !
by Julie Gautier-Prado
. . Paris Hilton Footwear launches these hot new wedding shoes! Senorita by Paris Hilton Footwear is a spectacular open toe bridal shoe with three large fabric loops at the toe. This modified pump features the signature Paris Hilton pink sole on a 4 inch heel. Senorita is the perfect wedding shoe for the bride who is looking for that fabulous fashion forward look with a little extra sass! Love it . . Pre-Owned Luxury De…
Notes From The Field – China Memories
by William Weiss
Ha…check out the PBR thrown in the mix. Now I definitely have to go to China…at least if I want to become as smart as Will! I love these kinds of stories…I really really do! I have not traveled out of the country much (I WILL!!), but I think it is so amazing to visit places in order to understand other cultures as well as to learn to appreciate mine. The bottom line is that…EVERY culture has good and b…
Men’s Fashion Tips
by Tara Bodt
It must be fun to have a celebrity stylist for a friend! For her second contribution Tara teams up with April Steiner to offer great advice for all you men out there!! A well dressed man can really make an impact, just as much as a well dressed woman can. As more and more of us ladies move up in this industry, I believe you guys have a little more pressure to look your best! A sales rep will be much more likely to sell if they are…
Fever Footwear – Premiered August 2009
by JULIA
I met Natischa Harvey the owner and founder of Fever Footwear because she was mentioned in A Daily 5 posting we did a while back and she had a link to our site on hers…You all know I love to feature new brands as I think it is great to see people taking a chance and following their dreams! Natischa has been working on her line for a few years and launched this year….I asked her to tell me a little more about her story…
The Daily Five, It’s All About The Good News !
by Julie Gautier-Prado
. . TOM Shoes, If the shoe fits – share it! There is a new generation of shoe addicts out there: the generation of the conscious shoe-aholics who shop with style and substance. They want to buy from companies with a conscious to match their spending power to their beliefs. They are demanding environmentally friendly, animal friendly and sustainable shoes. And most of all they are looking for Their Sole Mates. TOM Sh…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant, Sheena Interrupted
by Matisse Sheena
Sorry we are a day late….hopefully you remember my apology. Last week when we were pondering what Sheena’s topic would be, she mentioned something about being a crazy person, which made me think of the movie Girl Interrupted. I personally think she is more like Angelina Jolie’s character, but don’t tell her I said that! lol Anyways, we are all crazy….some of us just hide it better a…
“The Story of Jack”
by Ken Proctor
Wow such a great story! Ken told me that he was telling his kids about Jack at dinner and they made him send it to me. I love that the family helps him choose his topics each week. They are obviously a bright bunch!! This story just reminds me once again of how much Ken and I have in common. As a recruiter and even now in different elements of my business I often find myself making stops at the tradeshows to stop and chat to some of m…
The Daily Five, It’s All About The Good News!
by Julie Gautier-Prado
. . Baileys shoes! Few days ago, we talked about cocktail named shoes, and today we found these really cool Baileys heels! The makers of Baileys original irish Cream are partnering with five shoe designers: Alejandro Ingelmo, Farylrobin, Rafe, Shree Moni and Vanessa Noel, to create a pair of one-of-a-kind shoes inspired by the beverage. The shoes will be auctioned on the website of the charity Clothes Off Our Back…
Zappos Private Label Venture in China
by mike normart
The first conversation I had with Mike, we somehow got on the subject of China and the weird food him and his team eat there and I asked him if he would share the experience with us. Being that he was heading to China a couple of weeks later, it was perfect timing! I have not been yet myself, but cannot wait until I can. Like it or not, China is a HUGE part of this industry and outside of the amazing cultural elements I can only ima…
Notes From The Field – A Revelation in the Kentucky Bluegrass…Catching the Long Tail
by William Weiss
Two weeks back to back! Will’s on a roll and with this article comes a point that I totally agree with. Sometimes we can get all wrapped up thinking about the glamor factor to our businesses and who and where we are seen, but at the end of the day, that’s not what pays the bills and not only that, but in the big city markets, people can be jaded and very hard to impress. I was actually just having this conversation w…
Trivia by Celo
by JULIA
Says Marcelo, “A former Dynasty footwear colleague (Natalie Repp) did it a while back… supposed to be me juggling shoes!” -I love it!! We have a new master of trivia!! Marcelo Schmidt has been answering all the trivia questions almost as fast as we can put them up for a few weeks now. He comes from generations of shoe peeps and has a knowledge of the footwear industry that I am sure could give any vet a run…
