Video of the Day!!
by Mary Krajick
The one and only Karl Lagerfeld has designed a new collection for Italian footwear and apparel brand, Hogan. The incredible designer has decided to show his excitement for this project by directing a short film entitled, “La Lettre” displaying his collection. What a creative and fun way to promote a line, I love it! Poor girl…at least her Hogan shoes won’t break her heart!
When Will It All End?
by Alan Lugo
Alan Lugo is an old friend of Shoe Bizness and we’re happy he’s back! I love hearing different perspectives on the hottest topics in the footwear industry. Toning sneakers have been such big hit and there has been so much buzz around all the different brands that carry them. But what about the first person to come up with this innovative idea and the designers who create something new only to have ten other p…
The Daily 5 – It’s All About the Good News!
by Jillian Heiner
Jason Cameron for Wolverine Sweepstakes The last time that I mentioned the Fashion Institute of Technology to a guy he gave me a puzzled look and said, “ what does technology have to do with fashion?” My response was “everything”. Case in point: Timberland is now using P2i’s ion mask technology to wick away water and maximizes breathability. About 17 different skus will have this technology come springtime. Busines…
Twitter Action of the Day @msshoebizness!!
by Mary Krajick
With Pearl and Company’s first Professional Girls Night Out tomorrow I’m feeling the excitment for women in the fashion industry. Farylrobin wins for my favorite tweet of the day leading to an article from the Guardian by Jess Carter-Morley about women designers and their “feminine minimalism…no fuss, no fanfare, just great clothes.” I’m all for this view on fashion, kee…
Twitter Action of the Day @msshoebizness!
by Mary Krajick
The Twitter Action of the Day is back! For those of you who haven’t see it, Julia started it last year to share her favorite tweets of the day and post her favorite as the winner. As a twitter newbie I can’t believe how much fun it is to see what everyone is up to via tweets!! I’m so excited to be starting this up again since social media is a vital part of any industry today. Honestly, I thought this was go…
The Daily 5 – It’s All About the Good News!
by Jillian Heiner
Never go barefoot again! Image from runningwithheels.com It’s often said that beauty is pain – and this couldn’t be any truer for heels. How many times do you think about your activity for the day or night before determining the height of your heels? Well, you’ll never have to walk home barefoot again. England has the right idea and has installed vending machines in many nightclubs with inexpensive and compact ballet…
The Daily 5 – It’s All About the Good News!
by Jillian Heiner
A Kobi Levy design from beauty.bgfashion.net The athletic shoe business is doing more than just providing customers with a more shapely backside, it’s also increasing profits for many companies and manufacturers. Yue Yuen, the world’s largest manufacturer of athletic footwear, and home of Nike and Adidas, reported a 10.4% increase in production volume compared to last year and turnover rose by 10.2% year-on-y…
