January – Europe Show Review
by luigi grosso
The European shows sound so cool! I am dying to go….so hopefully soon! For now I am off to brave the nasty NYC weather and see my friends at FFANY which will be a good time as always. Thanks to Luigi for bringing us a first hand look at the Europe shows…Love it! -Julia January – Europe Show Review I just returned from the first round of European Shows – Pitti, BBB, Premium, Who’s Next and Premier Vision…
The Daily 5 – It’s All About the Good News!
by Jillian Heiner
The shoe-ver gives cleaning a new meaning. Image from Cnet.com Black Friday definitely has some competition. Cyber Monday sales are projected to be very high this year. There is definitely something to say for staying at home, or surfing online at work, rather than standing in line and fighting through the crowds at the mall. The overall strength of both days forecasts a strong holiday season according to The Atlant…
The Daily Five, It’s All About the Good News!
by Jillian Heiner
Is Jimmy “ChUGG” a hit or miss? Image from Grazia.daily.co.uk In January I heard about the collaboration between Jimmy Choo and UGG (two of my guilty pleasures). And I thought, “What can these shoes possibly look like?” I imagined Uggs with heels and fur lined stilettos. My UGGs are usually the shoes I turn to when my Choo’s have murdered my feet. Although the collection doesn’t officially launch until O…
Amsterdam June 2010…Trend Report!
by JULIA
Hi Everyone! I hit the streets of Amsterdam this past week just as the summer sale season was kicking into full gear, and the early fall deliveries were hitting stores. Compared to last summer, much of the ‘street’ look remains very similar – bright pops are still out in full force, however interviews with local merchants and a look at some of the early fall product seems to indicate this trend has almost run its cour…
Takken’s Shoes – Not your every day retailer!
by JULIA
I noticed something different about the twitter feeds coming from Takken’s. Rather than promoting what shoes they have on sale, they often post links and share news about issues in their community and accross the country. Everything from the economy to crime. It caught my eye and I was curious to find out more about them. I was able to get on a call with Cris and Marc Takken and Rachel Miller who is the person behind…
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…
