FFANY: Matiko
by JULIA
Hello, all! I’m Nicole and I’m currently interning with Pearl and Company. A few weeks ago the other intern, Costina, and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit our first trade show- FFANY! It was super exciting and we got to meet so many friendly and passionate people within the footwear industry. Our first stop was Matiko Footwear, where we chatted with Kiara & Tracy. For your viewing pleasure,…
The Daily 5 – All about the good news!!
by JULIA
The Daily 5 – All about the good news!! Jimmy Choo, the company that introduced women to the 10cm heel, will soon sell trainers. Available from May at £395 a pair, they have gold eyelets, exotic skins and star-print soles. The only style to wear is the high top. It’s the trend for this season and I just love it… Reggie Bush is making a big donation to the relief effort in Haiti. The running back star of the New Orleans…
The Daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
The Daily 5- It’s all about the good news! Let’s applaud the newest union! Jimmy Choo and Ugg Australia are building a new line together, in which luxury comfort and luxury fashion are getting married! It’s definitely a unique partnership! Jimmy Choo is brave enough to step away from the red carpet and appreciate news outlets for brand growth, like the last collaboration with H&M. Co…
Sources of Inspiration and the (overrated) Importance of Trends
by Alan Lugo
Sources of Inspiration and the (overrated) Importance of Trends I realized that I would be a good shoe designer when I recognized that I could sketch shoe after shoe without struggling to find ideas for a new design. They would just come naturally, almost like someone who is a good writer or speaker; the words, or in my case designs, would just come naturally, or at least it seemed that way. These days that skill defin…
Quoted by my local paper’s Fashion Writer for Back To School Trends! Fun!
by JULIA
Rain boots ( August 14, 2009 ) Rain boots, Butterfly, $25, Piperlime.com. I was recently asked by the Ft. Lauderdale’s Sun Sentinel’s, Fashion Columnist, Rod Stafford Hagwood to provide some insight on what’s on trend for kids going back to school this season. Rod is a great guy and a talented writer, so I was happy to help . I had fun researching some of the coolest trends for kids this season a…
