The Daily 5, All about the good news!
by JULIA
From the Footwear Plus Magazing Website Footwear Plus announced the nominees for their 11th annual Plus Awards – Excellence in Design 2009. Check them out HERE and vote!! I did, but I won’t say for who!! My lips are sealed. The winners will be announced on February 2nd, so stay tuned! ! For the 2nd time, Timberland will be the official footwear and apparel supplier for the Sundance film festival in Park C…
Fever Footwear – Premiered August 2009
by JULIA
I met Natischa Harvey the owner and founder of Fever Footwear because she was mentioned in A Daily 5 posting we did a while back and she had a link to our site on hers…You all know I love to feature new brands as I think it is great to see people taking a chance and following their dreams! Natischa has been working on her line for a few years and launched this year….I asked her to tell me a little more about her story…
MAGIC and FN Platform…What do you think??
by JULIA
It was announced a couple weeks ago, that MAGIC and FN would be teaming up to launch a new footwear show that will run at the same time as MAGIC beginning during February’s upcoming show. I have been surprised that I have not heard more about what people think of this, especially considering the drama with WSA. Based on the information I have read, it seems like they listened to the feedback and complaints and put t…
Review of MAGIC-by Ross Evans
by JULIA
Ross tweeted me when he was out in Vegas a couple weeks ago asking if I was there and unfortunately I wasn’t….but knowing that he was, I asked him to provide a little review of the show. I have heard and am continuing to hear that MAGIC is going to be filling up with more and more shoe vendors next year. With the conflict of dates between WSA and FFANY, a tremendous amount of shoe peeps are opting for a FFANY/M…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant-MAGIC and the Predator Manufacturers
by Matisse Sheena
Welcome back to the reality of the work week…I hope everyone enjoyed their beloved day off!! I know I did and I have a little pink on my nose to prove it. Sheena’s rant is about a great topic this week and one I did not understand until I sat in a booth for a bit during SMOTA last year. I have always thought it was kind of stupid for brands to be so secretive about what they show, but as I observed a few intere…
The Daily 5, All about the good news!
by JULIA
Payless is entering the Russian retail world and has plans to open their first stores in 2010. They have plans to open more than 5 stores by the end of next year and more than 90 over the next 5. They feel that the Russian market is perfect for them in its current state. Read the full article on FootwearNews.com. Wolverine World Wide has made some executive changes recently with the hopes of improving their Outdoor Grou…
Press Release-Draven Signs Licensing deal with Silver Star Casting Company
by JULIA
Congrats to both brands, it’s great to see people out there working it! I hope the partnership is successful!! We will have to follow up and see how they do at MAGIC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Draven Signs Licensing Deal with Silver Star Casting Company Draven has been tapped by Silver Star Casting Company as the global licensee for a premium collection of men’s and women’s footwear for an early 201…
Trend Report-My Trip to WSA, by Designer Caroline de Baere
by JULIA
Caroline de Baere contacted me last week right before I headed off to NYC when I made the announcement about the re-launch of this site. She is a footwear and accessories product development and design consultant who has worked with some of the most recognizable brands in the industry, including Birkenstock, Keen, Stride Rite, UGG, Liz Claiborne and many more. I was excited when I received her email expressing inter…
Shopping for the Recessionista, by Craig Stephenson
by JULIA
I have known Craig for many years. We have supported each other through the ups and downs of working in the fashion industry as well as in our own personal relationship. Our friendship like our careers has stood the test of time. I know that his boutique, in Charlotte, NC always had about a $250 price point for their shoes. Craig called me while he was stomping around Magic and said “Oh my, I just saw the cutes…
K.I.D.S. and MAGIC
by JULIA
I was so happy to see the support for Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) at the Magic Show! Shoebizness.com and Pearl and Company will be partnering with K.I.D.S. in the upcoming year in many ways to encourage product donation by companies in the footwear industry. Now, more than ever, people need our support! If you are a retailer or a wholesaler and are not sure what to do with your leftover inventory, PLEASE l…
