The Daily Five, It’s All About the Good News!
by Mary Krajick
Nike’s Bronx sneakers from The New York Daily News The Big Apple is receiving a special honor from Nike. Each borough of the fabulous city is receiving it’s own special style of the Nike Air Force 1s with different color schemes and laces. According to the New York Daily News, these limited edition sneakers will go on sale tomorrow for $135 per pair. This is such a cool idea and I believe they’re worth every penny. B…
24 Seven, Inc – Footwear Designer
by JULIA
COMPANY INFORMATION Company Name: 24 Seven, Inc Company Phone Number: 310-587-2772 Company Address: 325 Wilshire Blvd Ste. 202 Santa Monica, CA. 90401 COMPANY CONTACT Adrienne Soucie Phone Number: 310-587-2772 Organization: 24 Seven, Inc.The largest creative staffing agency in Fashion! Email: asoucie@24seveninc.com JOB DETAILS Title: Footwear Designer Function: Function – Design – Tec…
Modern Brides are Adding Color
by JULIA
Occasionally we see a bold bride wearing color or, a neutral base with color accents. Although many of today’s brides hold tradition to heart in their choice of attire, they are way beyond matching white shoes. You might expect to see silver, gold, a metallic or even a print but a leopard pump with tiffany blue soles? Who knew? A dear friend of mine married this year. They’re an awesome couple who I believe holds the recip…
The Daily Five, It’s All About the Good News!
by Mary Krajick
Plastic surgery for your feet? Image from Fox News. High heels look amazing however some women go a little too far to make them work. According to Fox News, a new trend in cosmetic surgery includes shortening toes, making feet narrower, and “foot-tuck fat pad augmentation” all to make wearing heels more bearable and make women’s feet more attractive. New York City podiatrist Oliver Zong says his “pinky tuck” busines…
Does Character Matter?
by Ken Proctor
This is an inspiring article from Ken Proctor that most certainly makes me want to conduct business with character. As a professional who is just starting out my career, I’m learning by example and learning from every piece of advice I can get. Therefore, I really enjoyed Ken’s article and I believe I’ve received great advice that I can take with me throughout my career. Thanks Ken! Mary Last week,…
The Daily Five, It’s All About the Good News!
by Mary Krajick
Jonny Johansson from telegraph.co.uk Jonny Johansson, the creative director of Acne, showed off his not-so-manly footwear at the opening of their new store in London. According to telegraph.co.uk, he was sporting what looked like ballet shoes that were actually dress slippers. He says, “I’m drawn to the mix of formal and informal, and the slipper just seemed suitable.” I think he looks great! The characters from…
“Heavenly” Hosiery from Kushyfoot
by Mary Krajick
Some of the most beautiful shoes can also be the most painful. Nothing ruins a night out on the town worse than fabulous but painful shoes and having nothing to do about it. Kushyfoot has a solution with their tights and hosiery that “Massages your feet with every step” using “Kushyfoot Reflexology.” From toe covers to knee socks, and styles for both men and women, the brand carries different types of socks and hosiery f…
Notes from the Field – Capsule Trade Show
by William Weiss
Click for show website! I have never been to the Capsule show, so I really enjoyed reading this article!! Refreshing coming an old shoe doggie such as Will to because we all know he is somewhat hard to impress! haha…Okay, I had to give him a little bit of sh*t because if I didn’t he would think something was wrong. I love how PBR is making its way into the footwear industry…this is the second post in a row…
Hope to see you there! YP210 event next Tuesday!! :)
by JULIA
I mean…it’s sponsored by PBR. Pretty much means it’s going to be an awesome party!! I would love to see you all there to support my fave industry charity YP210!! Definitely the coolest place to be in my humble opinion!!
Many Sides weigh in on the ‘Toning Debate’…
by JULIA
Let’s face it, Toning is polarizing – it has been the brunt of numerous jokes and yet has enjoyed meteoric growth; but no matter which side of the great ‘Toning Debate’ you happen to fall on, it’s clear that this category is making waves. A business once dominated mainly by MBT, has been recently joined by majors such as Sketchers, New Balance and Reebok who have collectively pus…
The Daily Five, It’s All About the Good News!
by Mary Krajick
Michele Paredes from PR Web.com Michele Paredes has always had a passion for footwear and jewelry and has decided to combine the two. Michele has launched an online store for her highly embellished line of luxury sandals. Starla Sandals design will allow women to have beautiful sandals to wear day or night because “so many women feel glamorous when they are wearing something that sparkles.” Check it out at prweb.com…
Robert Wayne Following Season Trends
by Tara Bodt
Hi Everyone, It has been long times since I’ve written anything for this site-almost 8 months. Lately, it has been non-stop with traveling and shows-no excuse! I love writing for this site, so I am a little embarrassed so much time has gone by. Either way, here we are, approaching WSA, Ffany, Magic and Platform, so I thought it was good time to write about some of the trends I see going forward. Going into Fall, I am noticin…
The Daily Five, It’s All About the Good News!
by Mary Krajick
Picture from Endlessshoes.com There’s a lot of buzz about these “grandma” shoes that according to the New York Daily News are “so-uncool-its-cool.” Worishofers were originally developed by a podiatritst to deal with foot problems reserved for the elderly. Young women are attracted to these not-so-sexy shoes because of their comfort and have become a trend for the summer. Technology and footwear marketing are c…
I’ll Try
by Ken Proctor
Yoda is awesome and was always my favorite Star Wars character! For Ken to write an article quoting Yoda is just awesome! In my current business….which I can’t wait to share with all of you what I am up to…our motto is, “Make it happen!” because in order to be successful, you can’t try you HAVE to do and honestly for me the fun part is the challenge of figuring out how to make it happ…
One Pair of Shoes, So Many Possibilities
by Mary Krajick
Sebnem Eler Acar has come up with an innovative shoe concept and last month she was able to launch her line. O’Couture is a line of ballet flats that have interchangeable ornaments giving a simple, comfortable pair of flats flair and versatility. I had the pleasure of speaking with Sebnem yesterday about her super cool new line and here’s what I found out… How did you come up with the concept? I have always had a packed clo…
