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Footwear News 02/02/2009

Footwear News 02/02/2009

Arch Digest

Designers turned to architecture for fall, building towering stilettos and sculptural silhouettes.

See List at Left for All of This Issue's Articles

Chernin's Shoe Outlet Liquidates

Longtime Chicago retailer files for bankruptcy protection.
— Feb 4, 2009

10 Questions: Camilla Skovgaard

Camilla Skovgaard began her career designing couture in the Middle East, but when it comes to her own fledgling collection, it's all about clean form.
— Feb 2, 2009

Bread & Butter Announces Plans to Move Back to Berlin

After two years in Barcelona, Bread & Butter is returning to Berlin.
— Feb 2, 2009

Buzz: Home Grown... Down Under... High Five...

Green Market Services is expanding... Emu Australia is branching out... Naturalizer is taking a new approach to comfort...
— Feb 2, 2009

Children's Buzz: Haute Couture...

Henderson, Nev.-based Pediped is turning things up a notch...
— Feb 2, 2009

Disney Co-Stars Dish about their Shoe Styles

Budding actors Chelsea Staub and Nicole Anderson are partners in crime on the new Disney Channel show "Jonas."
— Feb 2, 2009

Kibardin Gets New Gig

Luxury shoe designer Max Kibardin was tapped last week for the top creative post at Lorenzo Banfi.
— Feb 2, 2009

MediaBank: Double Duchess... On a Rampage... Quote of the Day...

Fergie's new labels with Brown Shoe Co. hit stores this spring, and with them will be two distinct advertising campaigns.
— Feb 2, 2009

New Men's Footwear Brands at a Glance

A look at five of the newest labels in men's footwear.
— Feb 2, 2009

Outdoor Retailers Taking Fewer Risks

Outdoor buyers are sticking with what works for 2009.
— Feb 2, 2009

Razor Sharp... Heating Up... You're So Vane... Get Athletic...

The new ProGrid Razor... Columbia has a new solution for cold feet... Sebago is partnering...
— Feb 2, 2009

Profiling Punkrose

With the help of Skechers, Punkrose is tackling big growth plans.
— Feb 2, 2009

Savvy Retailers Adopt Private-Party Business Model

Owning a shoe shop isn't just about having a storefront or online boutique anymore.
— Feb 2, 2009

Stephen Rubin Revealed

Legends: Pentland Group chairman Stephen Rubin opens up about running a family-owned company, his early political pursuits and that fortuitous Reebok deal.
— Feb 2, 2009

Tariff Battle Set to Resume In Congress

A coalition of top footwear players is renewing an aggressive push to eliminate duties on certain types of lower-priced and children's footwear.
— Feb 2, 2009

Women's Buzz: Wedding Belles... High Points... Parting Ways...

Nina is launching an online bridal boutique featuring styles for every woman in the wedding party.
— Feb 2, 2009

Retail Profile: Ameribag Adventures

Ameribag Adventures is finding success selling shoes alongside its parent's trademark totes.
— Feb 2, 2009

They Are Wearing: Central Park Runners

Runners are a hardy breed...
— Feb 2, 2009

Inside a Bike Guide's Closet

For a bike guide, life on and off the road means wearing a lot of hats - and shoes.
— Feb 2, 2009

Podiatrists Write Own Footwear Prescriptions

As consumers demand more comfort, podiatrists are writing their own prescriptions for footwear.
— Feb 2, 2009

Comfort's Fall Show Stoppers

Comfort brands reveal their top picks for the fall '09 season.
— Feb 2, 2009

Comfort Fashion: The Color Purple

Comfort footwear is getting the royal treatment this fall, as purple begins its reign. From grape to eggplant to plum, its the color pick of the season.
— Feb 2, 2009

Designer Profile: Christian Siriano

The "Project Runway" star dishes about his unlikely muse, favorite NYC spot and keeping his hair just so.
— Feb 2, 2009

Euro Fare: Top 25 Picks From Paris and Milan

FN's top 25 picks from the Milan and Paris men's shows reveal that embellished oxfords and textile loafers are all the rage for evening.
— Feb 2, 2009

High Lines: When High Heels Meet Architecture

Sky-high platforms and sculptural carved details make architecture a powerful jumping off point for fall '09.
— Feb 2, 2009

Letter From the Editor: New Age

The world we once knew is gone. Now it's time to find the silver lining in the new one.
— Feb 2, 2009

Buyers Upbeat at ASR Show

Action sports retailers are counting on the disposable income of teens and their commitment to the skating lifestyle to carry sales through fall.
— Feb 2, 2009

Designers with Man Power

The men's market is opening up, but can a bunch of newcomers find a receptive audience with their clean designs and moderate price points?
— Feb 2, 2009

10 Questions: Duckie Brown

Duckie Brown designers Daniel Silver and Steven Cox are putting some pep in Florsheim's step.
— Feb 2, 2009

Design Teams in the House

Major brand names are increasingly nixing their licensing deals in favor of in-house design teams.
— Feb 2, 2009

Copycats: Teens' Celebrity Idols

In a global recession, teens' desire to emulate their celebrity idols is proving to be a bright spot for the footwear business.
— Feb 2, 2009

Bob Campbell: Licensed to Sell

Licensing guru Bob Campbell looks back on 30 years in the business and the big hits along the way.
— Feb 2, 2009

Buyers Sound Off on Men's Runway

The boardroom met the bait-and-tackle shop on the fall catwalks last week.
— Feb 2, 2009

Growing FitFlop

Beauty veteran Marcia Kilgore is determined to make FitFlop a global footwear brand with an aggressive distribution strategy and unconventional marketing.
— Feb 2, 2009

Kmart Revamps Shoe Biz

After bringing footwear back in house, the discount retailer is putting the focus on new brands.
— Feb 2, 2009

FN List: Vegas' Most Popular Casino Games

After busy days on the show floor, many WSA attendees will likely be headed to the tables to test their luck.
— Feb 2, 2009

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