ZAPPOS ZAPPOS ZAPPOS
by Anedie Azael
Me and Elize waiting for our ride! Today brings you two perspectives on a visit to Zappos. I took Elize and Anedie there because I knew they would not only have fun, but learn a lot, which they clearly did! It was so fun to watch them experience the dynamic culture at Zappos without being prepped on what to expect and just being introduced into the footwear industry. I had my tour for the first time about two years ago and it…
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…
Shoe Show Virgin No More!
by Anedie Azael
Let me just say that last weeks show was the most fun and most productive I believe I have ever had! Bringing two gorgeous, wonderful girls with me to interview new people and promote my various brands was a fab idea and they did a great job!! We made so many new friends and caught up with all my besties for what will be remembered by me as one of the best weeks ever! Anedie truly had no idea what she was walking into, but no one wou…
1 year anniversery!! Let’s celebrate this week!
by JULIA
A bottle of Champagne from on a dress I made! haha Seems appropriate for our Happy Anniversary! Wow, I really cannot believe it has already been one year since the launch of shoebizness.com. I remember walking the floor at WSA last year attempting to explain to people what my little site is all about. Honestly, at the time I didn’t even really know yet, but I knew I was on to something! At WSA I met Sheena and then in…
Oh no! Alexander McQueen passed away…. :(
by JULIA
I know I am usually all about positive things, but I just have to share….This is terrible news! One of my favorite and one of the most beloved designers was found dead of apparent suicide in his London home today at only the age of 40. This is a huge loss for the fashion industry as McQueen was certainly one of the most influential, creative and artistic designers of our time! My heart goes out to his friends and fam…
Skechers Super Bowl Commercials!
by JULIA
This video was shot right on South Beach where I live… My homie Rebo emailed me on Friday last week to let me know that Skechers would have not one, but two Super Bowl commercials airing. I have to be honest….I tried to keep an eye out for them, but I missed them both. Since the game took place practically in my backyard, you can imagine I had a few distractions! Ocean Drive is only 2 blocks from my house! Needless…
Why I LOVE Zappos
by mike normart
I am terrible and did not see this lovely story in my inbox from our Zappos contributor Mike. What a great way to spend a birthday and a great display of why Zappos is such a great company! The people make the company…..and the execs at Zappos have provided an environment for people to be themselves and express their true personalities. You have to be a certain type of person to be able to handle and environment like…
My interview with Leslie Segan of Aetrex
by Julie Gautier-Prado
Leslie Segan and Larry Schwartz of Aetrex What a great way to kick off the new year with an interview conducted by Julie. She spoke with a fun and facinating lady named, Leslie Segan who is the Executive Assistant to Larry Schwartz the CEO of Aetrex. Leslie won a Halloween costume contest and her prize was being feature here on the site. Lucky for me I was also able to snag an interview with Larry himself, which I will be pos…
Leave it to Zappos to find a creative outlet for advertising!
by JULIA
Ever notice the bottom of your bin as you scurry through security at the airport??? Well if you haven’t that’s probably because you have not been at an airport that has Zappos advertising at the bottom of them. I noticed this a while ago at an airport, but I cannot remember which one. I believe it might have been La Guardia in NYC….anyhoo….I love it and I happened to have my camera with me this l…
Video of the Day – My Show!
by JULIA
So cool!! Thanks to my friend/partner Tomas Loewy who not only worked with me hand in hand on this project but documented it so well!! Please check out the video/slideshow he put together for www.miami.com. LOVE IT!!!!
Whirlwind trip to NYC – FFANY and 210 Dinner
by JULIA
Me and Peggy Kim Meill right before I jetted out to the airport! I had a great time in NYC last week and really enjoyed catching up with all my shoe friends! I didn’t even have a chance to inform many of you that I would be making an appearance up there, but fortunately I ran into a bunch of you and it was a nice surprise. I was on a 6am flight and immediately made my way to the Hilton once I landed. I first saw Nicole Rivers fro…
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…
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…
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…
Another Anniversary – Congrats to Heels.com for turning 2 years old! :)
by JULIA
Congrats to Linda McCoy for accomplishing more in 2 years than a lot of people do in an entire career! I can’t wait to meet her and her team in a couple of weeks when I visit Charlotte, NC!! I hope they had a wonderful celebration and year 3 is even better!! www.heels.com
