FFaNy 30th Anniversary Wrap-up
by Richard Salmon
FFaNy 30yrs Old…NYC newbie… It has been a busy few weeks for me, which is why I’ve been absent from Shoebizness for a little while. First it was a two week trip down to Haiti to volunteer for the relief efforts (more on that later) then five days after I landed in Miami from Haiti, I was in NYC exploring the burrows and getting ready for FFaNY. My must have for next year: walking shoes. We don’t walk this much…
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…
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…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant-The Lunch Hour
by Matisse Sheena
Last week when I was in NYC I decided to pop in on the lovely Matisse crew even though I knew by beloved Sheena decided to forgo the trip to FFANY so she could stay in LA and write her rant about WSA. I was a little hurt at first, but then I realized that she had a lot to write and needed all the extra time! Anyway, her “doggies” as she likes to call them decided to help me come up with a few topics for her in the upcoming we…
