Footwear News back issues from February 2008:
FRENCH CLASS.(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Fashion's biggest names ignited the Paris runways, with looks ranging from over-the-top fantasy to subdued elegance. Here, CHRISTIAN DIOR's painted silk taffeta dress and red suede platform wedge ...
SEEING STARS; FN'S SHOE STAR COULD DO FOR SHOES WHAT "PROJECT RUNWAY" HAS DONE FOR READY-TO-WEAR.(Footwear News)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Michael Atmore Where is all the new design talent? It's a question I'm often asked. While the ready-to-wear industry does a pretty good job of pushing new designers, the shoe world is often criticized for failing to cultivate rising stars. The situation has ...
BADGLEY TO BOW COUTURE; BADGLEY MISCHKA IS PARTNERING WITH CLAUDIA CIUTI TO RELAUNCH ULTRA-LUXE FOOTWEAR THIS WEEK.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Clair Windsor NEW YORK - After a three-year break, Badgley Mischka is bringing back its couture footwear collection. The line, being introduced under a new partnership with Claudia Ciuti, will debut during this week's FFANY show in New York and will hit ...
JUDGE ACCEPTS FINL APPEAL MOTION.(Finish Line Inc.)(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Meredith Derby NEW YORK - A Nashville, Tenn., court has granted the motion for an interlocutory appeal requested by Finish Line Inc. and UBS AG in the ongoing merger lawsuit with Genesco Inc. Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle wrote in an order filed Jan. 30 that ...
ON DEADLINE.(briefs)(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Lindsay E. Sammon ASG Inks International Licensing Deal for And 1 American Sporting Goods is going global with And 1. The company said last Thursday it has entered into a licensing agreement with Madrid, Spain-based Basket King for the And 1 brand ...
CAMUTO GROUP ADDS NEW LABEL.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Nicole Urbanowicz NEW YORK - The Camuto Group is racing into the contemporary apparel market with footwear in mind. A month after buying a majority stake in Development Clothing Co., the multi-branded Greenwich, Conn.-based firm signed a new deal last week ...
UNDER ARMOUR BETTING BIG ON SUPER BOWL AD.(advertisement)(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Francesca Di Meglio NEW YORK - Will Under Armour's Super Bowl ad help the company take on the athletic footwear world? The television spot, which debuted during last night's game, marked the beginning of the most significant product launch in the company's ...
WOLVERINE DELIVERS STRONG 2007.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Byline: Meredith Derby NEW YORK - In stark contrast to many footwear firms who are bracing for a difficult 2008, Wolverine World Wide Inc. seems unfazed by the prospect of an economic slowdown. "We view the current macroeconomic headwinds as an opportunity for our ...
SERGIO ROSSI MAKING WAVES ON MELROSE.(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Wayne Niemi LOS ANGELES - Sergio Rossi has unveiled a splashy new Los Angeles location. Late last month, the luxury brand - which had previously operated a boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills - relocated to West Hollywood's trendy Melrose Place, joining ...
CORRECTION.(Correction notice)
Feb 04, 2008 ... In the Jan. 21 issue, the Reebok story on page 16 contained an incorrect quote from Paul ...
ATHLETIC, GREEN SHINE AT OR.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst SALT LAKE CITY - The athletic and outdoor worlds continued to overlap at last month's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, held here at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Jan. 23-26. Led by an increase in the number of exhibitors targeting trail ...
TURKISH FIRMS EYEING AMERICAN MARKET.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Nicole Urbanowicz NEW YORK - An increasing number of Turkish footwear players are looking to push into the U.S. market. At the Turkish Leather Exhibition in New York last week, several vendors were lauding the price/value equation, showing off styles for $100 ...
ACTION SPORTS PLAYERS SHRUG OFF RECESSION.(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Wayne Niemi SAN DIEGO - Skate and surf retailers and vendors at the ASR trade show, held Jan. 24-26, said they felt well insulated from macroeconomic hardships, despite concerns about an impending recession. "We're not in a worrying stage at all," said Olivia ...
MOUNTAIN HIGHS.(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Boots stole the show at the annual Sundance Film Festival, held Jan. 17-27 in Park City, Utah. From shearlings to hiking boots, the look was a ...
SCOOPS.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst Another Sundance, another round of gifting suites - and once again, shoe brands were front and center. Celebs looking to keep it eco-friendly were in abundance at Timberland's suite at Village at the Yard, which highlighted the company's ...
TAKING STOCK: THE BOTTOM LINE ON THE SHOE BIZ.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Liza Casabona, Jeanine Poggi COUNTERFEIT SEIZURE FIGURES: Counterfeit footwear was once again the top commodity seized in 2007. The domestic value of confiscated fake shoes as they passed through U.S. ports totaled $77.7 million in 2007, according to figures released ...
THE LUXE LIFE; LUXURY CUSTOMERS ARE A FICKLE BUNCH, AND FOOTWEAR NEWS' EXCLUSIVE SURVEY OF HIGH-END SHOPPERS REVEALS THAT STYLE MATTERS MOST, BUT EVEN THE MOST AFFLUENT CONSUMERS LOVE A BARGAIN.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Byline: Jennie Bell Just how important is fashion to luxury consumers? According to an exclusive study conducted by Footwear News and WWD, 37 percent of luxe shoppers reported that they would bungee jump off the Golden Gate Bridge for a lifetime supply of shoes by ...
THE DIVINE NINE.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Again this season, the world's finest couturiers managed to push the envelope in Paris with collections that represented the highest levels of luxury and craftsmanship. The grand masters, Christian Lacroix, Giorgio Armani, John Galliano for Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl ...
GOOD TIMES; LONDONER GEORGINA GOODMAN'S INDEPENDENT LABEL CONTINUES TO GROW BY REACHING ACROSS BORDERS TO FIND NEW MARKETS.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Elisa Anniss Georgina Goodman has arrived. Nearly six years after establishing her first London location, the designer is setting up shop on Old Bond Street, home to Chanel, De Beers and Cartier. Finding premises on this prestigious street was no easy feat ...
THE FLATLANDERS; LADIES IN LUBBOCK ARE GRAVITATING TOWARD COMFORTABLE SHOE STYLES THAT MATCH THE CITY'S TERRAIN.(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Clair Windsor Fashion flats are the footwear of choice in Lubbock, Texas, where the topography is among the flattest in the country. Casual shoes and boots were spotted as far as the eye could see, from courtside at a Texas Tech Red ...
OPEN FOR BUSINESS; THE LATEST FROM LONDON AND PARIS, NEW TAKES ON THE UBIQUITOUS FLAT AND ONE NEW DESIGNER'S ASIAN INFLUENCES.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Elisa Anniss En Pointe The recent addition of London Sole locations is proof positive that the ballet shoe category is still thriving. Founded by Jane Winkworth in 1989, the ballet specialist has six stores worldwide, including outposts in San Francisco and ...
TEXAS TWO STEP; BRIAN BOLKE AND SHELLY MUSSELMAN OF FORTY FIVE TEN ARE KEEPING WEALTHY DALLAS CUSTOMERS WELL CLAD.(Interview)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Holly Haber Forty Five Ten occupies a singular niche in the supercharged retail scene of Dallas. A number of luxury stores have opened recently in the Big D, but this 8,500-sq.-ft. luxury fashion emporium has remained a favorite destination among the city's ...
DRESS FOR SUCCESS; YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAVE MORE OPTIONS THAN EVER WHEN IT COMES TO FASHIONABLE OFFICE FOOTWEAR.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Lee Bailey There was a time when ambitious college grads had few decisions to make when it came to dressing for the office. Like their fathers, they simply bought a Brooks Brothers suit and a pair of Allen-Edmonds shoes. Today, though, that rite of passage has been ...
BUCKLE DOWN.(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Details are a top priority this fall. From functional to decorative, buckles and straps give ...
A LARGER MARKET; CASUAL MALE RETAIL GROUP, A BIG-AND-TALL APPAREL OPERATION, IS EXPANDING ITS FOOTWEAR OFFERINGS.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Byline: Katherine Bowers Name: ShoesXL Address: ShoesXL.com Established: September 2007 Owner: Casual Male Retail Group Footwear brands: Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Crocs, Hush Puppies, J Shoes, Lacoste and Ugg, among others ...
MEN'S BUZZ.(briefs)(Michael Toschi International )(Bostonian)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Light Menu Bostonian's new DuraLites collection weighs in at 9.6 ounces per shoe. The injection-molded design is built on a strobel construction typical of athletic footwear. Its refined unit outsoles are abrasion-resistant and shock-absorbent. Inside, an Ortholite footbed has ...
CHANCE ENCOUNTERS; DESIGN NEWCOMER RA SYNCLAIR HALL IS GIVING A FASHION INFUSION TO DECADES-OLD ORIGINAL DR. SCHOLL'S.(dialogue with Ra Synclair Hall of Brown Shoe Company Inc.)(Interview)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Developing product for a comfort brand may seem like an unlikely choice for a young designer, but 24-year-old Ra Synclair Hall has found the perfect fit at Original Dr. Scholl's. The iconic brand, a division of St. Louis-based Brown Shoe Co., is ...
IN CONCERT; MANY OF PIANIST ANGELA JIA KIM'S BEST PERFORMANCES HAVE BEEN IN A COMFORTABLE PAIR OF SHOES.(dialogue)(Interview)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Concert pianist Angela Jia Kim has finally hit the right chord when it comes to her footwear. "Comfort is a huge thing for me," she said. "As I've grown more comfortable with myself, my flaws and all, I have given up the notion that I must kill ...
A FITTING SOLUTION; THREE SIZE-AND-WIDTH STORES HAVE DEVELOPED A LOYAL FOLLOWING BY CONTINUING TO OFFER A PERFECT FIT.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy When it comes to comfort, cushioning and flexibility only go so far, especially for people with atypical shoe sizes and widths. While a women's size 3 or a men's 22 are easier to find than ever, thanks to the Internet, some consumers prefer to find ...
A NEW TACK; THREE CHILDREN'S DESIGNERS ARE OFFERING MODERN TWISTS ON TRADITIONAL FOOTWEAR SILHOUETTES.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Jennifer Carofano Maria Frallicciardi, 40 Line: Elephantito Headquarters: Miami Manufactured: Peru Launch season: Spring '05 Background: Born in Argentina, Frallicciardi studied interior design at the University ...
WEDGED IN.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Erin E. Clack The wedge is edging out the ballet flat as the favored silhouette for fall. Classic styles from Mary Janes to oxfords have ...
WAVE CATCHERS; THREE SURF SHOPS REACH BEYOND THEIR TRADITIONAL, WAVE-RIDING CUSTOMERS TO SERVE NON-ATHLETES.(7th Street Surf Shop)(Jack's Surfboards)(Sweetwater Surf Shop)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Jennie Bell In the athletic industry, surfing is hot. Everything related to the sport, from gear to apparel to footwear, is being snatched up by consumers, especially in the youth market. Retailers who serve the surfing community, some of them in business for half a ...
ATHLETIC BUZZ: MIDDLE GROUND...IN MEMORIAM...STAYING NEUTRAL...TRI PAIRING.(Obituary)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Middle Ground Some runners land on their heels and others on the balls of their feet, but New Balance is going after a different category: runners who land on the midfoot. Taking aim at a market it estimates comprises 20 percent of runners, the Boston-based company is launching ...
PHILOSOPHY OF ROCK; FOR JEAN MICHEL CAZABAT, SUCCESS COMES FROM CENTERING HIMSELF THROUGH YOGA AND CULTIVATING HIS INNER ROCKSTAR.(Personal account)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Byline: Regina Popp 10:30 AM: I arrive at Jean Michel Cazabat's Soho apartment to find a spacious modern loft, which doubles as his showroom. It is decorated primarily in his signature colors, with paintings dotting the walls, a Rolling Stones poster on one side and a bookcase ...
RETRO ACTIVE.
Feb 11, 2008 ... For fall, guys will be getting back to basics with vintage-influenced looks that sport a modern sensibility. Here, TWENTY TWO SHOES' burnished leather lace-up boot. ...
CONNECTING THE DOTS; PREDICTING THE NEXT WEEK HAS BECOME DIFFICULT, LET ALONE THE REST OF THE YEAR. BUT HERE GOES ...
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Michael Atmore How is it out there? The answer depends on who you ask and when you ask them. There is no denying the economy went all chilly on us in January, but how deep a freeze is open to debate. It is safe to say we are operating in a very ...
CONTRIBUTORS.(trip to a small town in the Philippines)
Feb 11, 2008 ... Ed Estrada On a recent trip to a small town in the Philippines, Ed Estrada saw firsthand how when a few villagers work together, their collective efforts can produce something unique. Footwear News' art director saidthe experience was very much like that of producing ...
FFANY GETS HIGH MARKS; FOOTWEAR PLAYERS APPLAUD ADDITION OF SHOW, EMPHASIZE NEED FOR INNOVATIVE PRODUCT.
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: FN Staff, With contributions from Meredith Derby, Elisa Anniss, Lindsay E. Sammon, Clair Windsor and Nicole Urbanowicz NEW YORK - Vendors and retailers overwhelmingly lauded FFANY's new February edition, thanks to the combination of early dates and its Big Apple venue. ...
MACY'S TO CUT 2,000-PLUS JOBS, CONSOLIDATE DIVISIONS.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy In an effort to save $100 million by 2009, Cincinnati-based Macy's Inc. announced last Wednesday new initiatives to strengthen its local market focus and enhance selling service. The moves, in combination with the consolidation of three Macy's ...
INSIDER.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst, With contributions from Clair Windsor and Nicole Urbanowicz Steve TV Charismatic and colorful, Steve Madden is a perfect match for TV, right? Seems Al Roker of "The Today Show" fame agrees, because news broke last week that the weatherman's ...
INDUSTRY SPLIT ON DEM RACE.(Survey)
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: FN Staff, With contributions from Katie Abel and Kristi Ellis NEW YORK - In the wake of Super Tuesday's neck-and-neck Democratic race, footwear industry execs are evenly split on which candidate would best support the industry, according to results from a Footwear News ...
ADIDAS BOWS ORIGINALS CONCEPT.
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst NEW YORK - Adidas is revamping its Originals stores worldwide and launching a new line of cobranded denim as a key component. The Herzogenaurach, Germany-based company simultaneously debuted its Originals Denim by Diesel line and unveiled its ...
VF UPBEAT DESPITE WEAK ECONOMY.
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Meredith Derby NEW YORK - VF Corp. is counting on its diverse product portfolio to help it weather the latest economic downturn. "There's no question that the current environment is very challenging. It was challenging during the fourth quarter, and we expect ...
FASHION HOUSE BIZ IN TURMOIL, FATE UNKNOWN.(Brief article)
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Nicole Urbanowicz NEW YORK - The Fashion House Inc. has shut down - at least temporarily - while the company considers it options, which could include bankruptcy. At press time last week, the status of the firm's footwear licenses, which include O Oscar and ...
MEDIABANK.
Feb 11, 2008 ... UNCONVENTIONAL: Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Kenneth Cole is using the occasion to shake up traditional fashion ideas with its spring campaign. The program features a series of 11 ads designed to break down stereotypes and celebrate people of diversity, using the tagline, "We All Walk ...
JCPENNEY LAUNCHES AMERICAN LIVING LINE.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Nicole Urbanowicz NEW YORK - JCPenney Co. is starting the week with a new brand under its belt. Marking its largest brand launch, the Plano, Texas chain last Friday debuted its American Living label in 600 doors. The line is being rolled out as part of an ...
WINTER WEATHER BOOSTS RESORT RETAIL; STORE OWNERS IN MAJOR SKI AREAS ARE REPORTING ROBUST SALES, BUT A SHAKY ECONOMY HAS THEM CAUTIOUS ABOUT THE YEAR AHEAD.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Catherine Curan NEW YORK - Resort retailers across the country have racked up healthy revenue gains so far this ski season, thanks, in large part, to favorable weather patterns. Stores in the Killington, Vt., area, where snow began around Thanksgiving, and in ...
THE REAL CROCS; IN A FOOTWEAR NEWS EXCLUSIVE, RON SNYDER OPENS UP ABOUT CROCS' INCREDIBLE RISE, ITS AGGRESSIVE EXPANSION PLANS AND WHY HE DOESN'T PAY MUCH ATTENTION TO FICKLE STOCK PRICES.(Company overview)
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Meredith Derby NEW YORK - Ron Snyder is stepping out from the shadows. Coming off another explosive year, the president and CEO of Crocs Inc. has an impressive slate of initiatives in place for 2008 - and he's ready to tell his company's story. On the priority ...
WEST SIDE STORY; INDEPENDENT SPOTLIGHT: NEWLY OPENED SNEAKER BOUTIQUE WEST IS GIVING UPTOWN SHOPPERS A FRESH DOSE OF FASHION.(Biography)
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Linddsay E. Sammon NEW YORK - Lester Wasserman wants sneakerheads to throw out their old notions about Manhattan's Upper West Side. Sure, there are more strollers than skateboards and a larger population of trendy dads than starving artists, but Wasserman says his ...
KICK IT UP; AGGRESSIVE, INNOVATIVE FOOTWEAR DOMINATED THE SPRING '08 RUNWAYS AND GOT PEOPLE TALKING. BUT WILL ALL THE CHATTER AND CURIOSITY TRANSLATE INTO RETAIL SALES, OR ARE CONSUMERS LOOKING TO KEEP THEIR FEET CLOSER TO THE GROUND?
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Clair Windsor At a time when the forecast for the luxury market looks a bit gloomy, many high-end designers took a big risk with their spring '08 collections, steering clear of play-it-safe pumps by experimenting with design, materials and technology. Whether designed as ...
HEY, BIG SPENDER; TODAY'S TOP RETAILERS AND DESIGNERS SELL AND TELL --- DISHING OUT STORIES OF OVER-THE-TOP FOOTWEAR SALES.
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Lindsay E. Sammon, With contributions from Paloma McGregor The harsh economy is dampening consumer spending across the globe. While that has most footwear executives worried, some segments - namely those catering to the moneyed elite - are still racking up huge sales. ...
SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE; EVERYONE WANTS TO SAVE THE WORLD, AND SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN FOOTWEAR ARE OPENING UP ABOUT THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES. BUT WHEN DOES COOPERATION IMPACT THE ABILITY TO COMPETE?
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst In September, when The Timberland Co. made its annual Corporate Sustainability Report call for analysts, shareholders and the media, CEO Jeff Swartz threw down a challenge: get serious about green manufacturing processes. In discussing the ...
VINTAGE VIBE.
Feb 11, 2008 ... This fall the hands of time are spinning backward for men's footwear. Ageless styles from classic monk straps to military boots are being reworked in new materials, giving some old favorites added fashion leverage. Caption(s): Brown leather double-buckle monk straps by To Boot ...
FASHIONING ICONS; STAYING RELEVANT IS NO EASY FEAT, BUT THREE MEN'S BRANDS KNOW HOW TO STAND THE TEST OF TIME.
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Lee Bailey What's it take to achieve cultural immortality? Depends on the approach. Some classics have hit iconic status by remaining exactly the same as when they started, like Wayne Newton or Ray-Ban Wayfarers, while others are masters of reinventing ...
DOUBLE TAKE; DSQUARED'S FOUNDERS ARE COMMITTED TO PUSHING THE ENVELOPE -- AND KEEPING THE FUN -- IN FASHION.(Interview)
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Dan and Dean Caten, founders and creative directors of Milan-based DSquared, know that two design heads are better than one. The Canadian-born twins, who launched their men's ready-to-wear line in 1995, followed by a shoe collection two years ...
ROCK ON; IN BETWEEN DESIGNING HIS COLLECTIONS, MARK NASON FINDS TIME FOR FAST CARS AND ROCK 'N' ROLL.(Brief article)
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Mark Nason, designer and chief of Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based fashion label Mark Nason, is determined to change the footwear world one shoe at a time. His eponymous collection for men has a rock 'n' roll sensibility, influenced by the designer's ...
FULL-COURT PRESS; NBA STAR ALONZO MOURNING EXPECTS A STRONG PERFORMANCE FROM HIS FOOTWEAR ON AND OFF THE COURT.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy There's more to the footwear wardrobe of Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning than a collection of basketball shoes. The seven-time NBA All-Star has more than 75 pairs for off-court wear that includes Bacco Bucci, Mezlan and To Boot New York. Since ...
SNEAKING AROUND; AT BREAD & BUTTER, SNEAKS WERE THE ONLY CHOICE ON THE TRADE SHOW FLOOR.(Brief article)
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Elisa Anniss Trend trackers at the recent Bread & Butter trade show in Barcelona only needed to look at attendees' feet. Sneakers ruled the floor, where guys in sweats or jeans sported a variety of ...
THE FALL GUYS; THE YOUNG MEN'S MARKET IS GIVING CONSUMERS MORE REASONS TO BUY BOOTS.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Footwear vendors are making it easier for young men to plan their fall '08 shopping lists by putting the focus on boots. From tall military styles to rock 'n' roll versions, this wardrobe must-have will be offered in novelty leathers that include ...
LOOK WHO'S TALKING; FROM TEENS TO SENIORS, CONSUMERS ARE OFFERING VALUABLE INSIGHT INTO WHAT'S HOT AND WHAT'S NOT. ARE WE LISTENING?
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy When it comes to footwear, it seems everyone's got an opinion. From the next-door neighbor to your mother-in-law, shoes can get people talking. Some will be baseless rants, but others could lead to big profits - if we listen closely. ...
CLOG REVIVAL.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Women will be sliding into clogs this fall. The retro styles should appeal to both flower children and their offspring, who can ...
EUROPEAN HIGH; RACHEL SEIFFERT IS INTRODUCING CONTINENTAL COMFORT TO NEW JERSEY'S FASHIONABLE URBAN FAMILIES.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Jessica Glavin Name: Shoeuphoria Address: 204 Hudson St., Hoboken, N.J. Square footage: About 1,000 Established: March 2005 Owner: Rachel Seiffert Brands: Birkenstock, Bolo, Brn, Camper, Cordani, Dansko, DGM, ...
INSIDE STORY; SHEEPSKIN BOOTS ARE A MUST-HAVE FOR MALLGOERS.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Few footwear trends can match the staying power of Ugg. The brand, synonymous with sheepskin boots, continues to be a favorite for winter. On a recent visit to ...
GREENER PASTURES; EL NATURALISTA IS COMMITTED TO SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Spanish fashion-comfort brand El Naturalista has discovered that there's more than one meaning for "green." The company's environmentally conscious stance and rapid success have allowed it to occupy a unique market niche. With global sales last ...
DESTINATION DUBAI; LUXURY IS THE NAME OF THE GAME AT BOUTIQUE 1, A MULTIBRAND DESTINATION OF CHOICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
Feb 11, 2008; ... Byline: Elisa Anniss Name: Boutique 1 Address: The Boulevard at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Square footage: 10,000 Established: October 2003 Owner: Sifico Fashion LLC Footwear brands: Azzedine ...