Cindy Does Say!
by JULIA
Cindy Traub from Cindy Says Shoes Anedie, Cindy Traub and me! Anedie and I were walking through FN Platform and came across was a sign that read, “CINDY SAYS”, with her playful outgoing self Anedie says, “So, Cindy, tell us…” And of course the friendly Cindy Traub in her pink booth told us everything. Cindy is the President and founder of the brand she launched in 2005, but her journey at the footwear industry en…
Video of the Day!!
by JULIA
Video of the Day!! Colchester Rubber Co. is the World’s First Sneaker Brand. Check out the video and learn how you can sport your own pair of Colchester’s and rock history!
Shape-Ups at the International Beauty Show
by JULIA
Shape-Ups at the International Beauty Show I got to meet Julia’s great friend Rebo McFadden in Vegas a few weeks ago and I can now say is a friend of mine as well. Rebo who works in Promotions and Marketing for Skechers and in my opinion, the most optimistic, positive person in the footwear industry. I had the opportunity to see him again this past week as he was in New York for the International Beauty Show and…
Ellen Vigilante and the Story of The World’s First Sneakers!
by JULIA
Ellen Vigilante and the Story of The World’s First Sneakers! Ellen Vigilante contacted me at info@shoebizness.com, because she has a very exciting story she wanted to share with SHOEBIZNESS.COM. We emailed back and forth and she happily answered all of my questions. Here is the result of our conversation, Ellen did most part of the work… Cheers for her!! Ellen is the Director of Advertising for American Heritag…
Shoe Picks of the Week!!
by JULIA
Shoes’ Picks of the Week!! The Onitsuko Tiger and Asics Lifestyle Collection. This page features an OT puffy boot, which will go on sale in July or so. After the flip, there are a ton more trainers, using some very slick fabrications and colors. Take a closer look at Fleet Ilya Spring/Summer 2010. He has been creating some of the most interesting leather accessories and he takes us on an exquisite journey in…
Sheena Weekly Rant – Rewind!!
by JULIA
Sheena rocking her Julia Veli accents and notice her pearls! Awe she loves me. I forgot, once again to give Sheena a topic this week, so I thought I would list a few of my favorite articles of hers! There have been some good ones! She is one funny girl and I love her blunt honesty….appreciate it even. So check out some of my favorites and if you are bored (shouldn’t be if you are at work haha) then go through more o…
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News!!
by JULIA
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News!! According to FootwearNews.com, Steven Madden Ltd. is about to tie up another celebrity deal and at this time it is Madonna. The company is teaming up with Iconix Brand Group Inc. and Macy’s Inc. Congrats and lots of success!! Skechers USA Inc. and other makers of toning and shaping shoes may be poised for faster sales growth if they can figure out how to lure men. Toning shoes m…
Video of the Day!!
by JULIA
Video of the Day!! Ken Braun from Jump sent me this video with TABOO from Black Eyed Peas at Vector Lounge in Tokyo at the JUMP DELUXE LAUNCH PARTY!
Ramlah from Steve Madden
by JULIA
Ramlah from Steve Madden Ramlah is a beautiful name that comes from an Arebic origin and the person who I met that has this name is also beautiful. Ramlah Boadi is a Public Relations Associate for Steve Madden and she captivated me by her positive energy and the contagious smile on her face. She was able to do this even though I met her at the end of the busiest day of Magic when most others looked like they were so over it…
Silvano Apparel, Inc – Independent Sales Representative
by JULIA
Position: Independent Sales Representative Location: TBD Date: Mar. 11,2010 Silvano Apparel, Inc., currently located in Miami, Florida, has been producing quality cutting edge sneakers since 2003. We have an excellent reputation for quality, reliability, and service. All of our sneakers are designed, engineered, and manufactured to be a staple in the consumers’ closet for years to come. The Silvano brand…
My ZAPPOS Experience!
by JULIA
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 JULIA
Video of the Day!! In 1994. Hush Puppies suddenly became “hip” in the clubs and bars of downtown Manhattan.
Video of the Day!!
by JULIA
Video of the Day!! Welcome to the Zappos Experience… Just as funny as the environment!!
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News
by JULIA
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 JULIA
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…
