Video of the Day!!
by Elize Tomasi
Video of the Day!! In 1994. Hush Puppies suddenly became “hip” in the clubs and bars of downtown Manhattan.
My ZAPPOS Experience!
by Elize Tomasi
Getting off the Zappos short bus….ready to begin our tour! My ZAPPOS Experience!! If what they say is true and the people make the company…thenZappos has it right because it is made up of great people! Great people in a great environment striving to offer their customers the best shoe shopping experience they can. Zappos allows their employees to express themselves and they not only accepts, bu…
Video of the Day!!
by Elize Tomasi
Video of the Day!! Welcome to the Zappos Experience… Just as funny as the environment!!
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News
by Elize Tomasi
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News!! FootwearNews.com brings us an article with a review of ‘Shoes on Red Carpet’. Though voluminous dresses hid most of the stunning shoes, but FN kept a watchful eye on the stilettos and platform pumps that gave the stars a lift during the show. Check it out… Tourism Ministry is embarking on shoes as an attraction to promote Malaysia to the world. The 1st Shoe Festival w…
Ken Braun and JUMP
by Elize Tomasi
JUMP – “Are you ready to Jump?” A couple of weeks ago I mentioned J75 JUMP sneakers in ‘Daily 5′ and was very excited to finally get my hands on them. I met Ken Braun during FFaNY and had the pleasure of talking with him again at FN Platform. He is the sales rep and Product Developer for JUMP. Ken started out in the footwear industry with Steve Madden as a buyer for their retail stores. He late…
Video of the Day!!
by Elize Tomasi
Video of the Day!! Here is a cool video of Betty Nguyen from CNN showing off her red shoes and how they add height…
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News!!
by Elize Tomasi
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News!! United Nude launched Spring / Summer 2010 Collection. Deriving influences from architecture, art and industrialism, United Nude has developed a distinct vision and direction for 2010’s collection. Payless ShoeSource, today announced an alliance with Maesa Group, recognized as the most comprehensive “Beauty-on-Demand” product resource, t…
“VIOLET TASH”
by Elize Tomasi
“VIOLET TASH” Exceptionality is what makes it so especial. While at the FFANY, I made my way up to the 38th floor at the Flat Hotel and there was “VIOLET TASH”. I kind of stumbled onto it, because was a bit hidden on the right corner of the floor. There I met Violet Tash. Yes! That’s the name of the owner/designer as well. Her name is artsy and creative already, no wonder she used it to brand her company. “We…
Ddana King and Leah Vixamar at FN Platform
by Elize Tomasi
Leah Vixamar I met Ddana King the founder and owner of Leah Vixamar through Julia of course. Julia met her down in Miami through a friend and Ddana actually designed custom shoes for her fashion show back in December. Julia and her instantly hit it off and meeting her I can see why. They both have an amazing ambition and are not afraid to follow their dreams. Everyone has heard the story of the dedicated professional th…
PrettyBOY’s Sneaker Picks of the Week
by Elize Tomasi
PrettyBOY’s Sneaker Picks of the Week… I’m picking from Brandon’s Blog what’s really ‘DOPE’! Two Flight 45 Highs. Premium Look Air Jordan… The classic red! Acne Footwear Collection for Women in Spring’10. It’s a constant challenging in design. The Select line from Creative Recreation looks promising with all new styles that are truly unique from th…
You Are Invited to …
by Elize Tomasi
Shoebizness is very happy for sharing YPfor210’s invitation with the Footwear Professionals… Let’s all meet and spend a great time! You are invited to … WHAT: the 1st ever YPfor210 get-together WHEN: Thursday March 18th from 6pm – 8pm WHERE: “Faces & Names” 161 West 54th Street btw 6th and 7th Ave WHY: To enjoy OPEN BAR Beer & Wine, delicious snacks and to meet and hang out with other YP’…
Video of the Day!!
by Elize Tomasi
Video of the Day!! Janice Micheletti talks about the nearly 2,200 pairs of shoes she helped gather with staff at Virginia Mason Orthopedics for donation to people in Haiti. She also share how amazing it feels to assist the cause.
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News!!
by Elize Tomasi
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News!! There must be something exceptional if fashion is to be a force. This was brought home during the Balenciaga show, which used materials that were difficult to identify. The tops of shoes suggested ski bindings, their heels a stack of boxes. The brand showed shoes as architecture. This is just a snack of Paris fashion review… Brown Shoe besides focusing on designin…
Nancy is a Sweetheart…
by Elize Tomasi
Nancy is a Sweetheart… Julia introduced me to quite an interesting lady namedNancy Katz’ who is a shoe ornament designer. Julia spoke so highly of her telling me that she is one of the people I just had to meet! She was right….I had a great time visiting with Nancy and checking out all her fun creations! Her goal with her NANCY KATZ DESIGNS is simply “accessorizing the shoe to pull an outfit together.” Sh…
Shoe Metro – Buyer
by Elize Tomasi
Position: Buyer Location: San Diego Date: Mar. 04, 2010 Shoe Metro is a growing internet shoe retailer in San Diego CA and we are looking for a motivated and hard working individual to join our growing team. Responsibilities: Identifying off price buying opportunities of high end product lines Tactfully purchase highly fashionable, quality, brand named goods Source new vendors and resources to bring in desired b…
