Footwear News articles from December 2008

Footwear News archives from December 2008

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December 15, 2008... FOOTWEAR NEWS VOL. 64 NO. 48 WWW.FOOTWEARNEWS.COM Material Whirl Upscale men's brands are using fabric to give their collections a tailored touch this spring. Here (clockwise from top), JOHN FLUEVOG, ETRO and NEOSENS go after the...

Spring Forward: Retailers Look To New Season.
December 15, 2008... Byline: FN STAFF With contributions from Jocelyn Anderson, Meghan Cass, Wayne Niemi, Barbara Schneider-Levy and Marcie Young Retailers are banking on some recovery for spring, though most say their success will hinge on the mindset of...

Running Races Ahead.
December 15, 2008... Byline: JENNIFER ERNST BEAUDRY Amid the economic downturn, running retailers are reporting healthy sales gains this year. NEW YORK It's a good time to be in the technical running business. In a month where retailers are...

FN Launches New Web Initiative.
December 15, 2008... Byline: FN STAFF NEW YORK Footwear News will unveil a new and improved Web presence today. FN's daily Web stories will now be housed on WWD.com/Footwear-News. Users entering the old Footwearnews.com address will be redirected...

On Deadline.(Sergio Rossi is closing its some of retail operations in United States)(Brief article)
December 15, 2008... Byline: Lindsay E. Sammon Sergio Rossi to Close Four Stateside Retail Locations Sergio Rossi is shuttering its U.S. retail business. A spokesperson confirmed on Thursday that Sergio Rossi will be closing its New York, Los Angeles...

Bakers Trims Q3 Loss, Optimistic For 2009.(Financial report)
December 15, 2008... Byline: MEREDITH DERBY NEW YORK Bakers Footwear Group, troubled this past year by liquidity concerns, said last week it is on track to close 2008 with adequate funding and that it may return to profitability in 2009. Chairman...

Insider.(Fila Footwear U.S.A. Inc's partnership with Sportie LA)(Bloomingdale's Inc. to open its store at Dubai)(Miz Mooz's plans to open new stores)
December 15, 2008... Byline: Jennifer Ernst Beaudry and Wayne Niemi. With contributions from Meghan Cass and Lindsay E. Sammon Got tips? Email jennifer_beaudry@condenast.com or wayne_niemi@ condenast.com Italian Renaissance At the debut party for...

Nine West Taps Rugged Roots For Line.(Nine West Group )
December 15, 2008... Byline: MARCIE YOUNG NEW YORK Nine West is going Old West. The footwear giant recently unveiled Nine West Vintage America, a collection for fall '09 that marks a departure from the brand's typical dress and tailored looks and...

Camuto, Burch Talk Shop During CFDA Breakfast.(Vince Camuto)(Tory Burch)
December 15, 2008... Byline: MEGHAN CASS NEW YORK Vince Camuto and Tory Burch sounded off on the economy, the current retail climate and product development in a candid discussion last Tuesday. The breakfast panel, moderated by Footwear News...

Capitol Gains.
December 15, 2008... Byline: LINDSAY E. SAMMON Independent Spotlight : With a new shoe salon and growing assortment, Capitol is determined to become a designer footwear destination. NEW YORK Even as the weak economy dampens luxury sales, Charlotte,...

Material Worth.
December 15, 2008... Byline: Photographed by ROBERT MITRA. Novel textiles are lightening up men's footwear this season, with textured linen and canvas strengthening the bond between apparel and accessories. From classic wingtips to evening slippers, men will...

Modern English.(collection of Tony Gaziano and Dean Girling )
December 15, 2008... Byline: Jocelyn Anderson British shoemakers Gaziano & Girling are bringing contemporary style to a traditional industry. Gaziano & Girling is adding youthful flair to British shoemaking. In just two years, English shoemakers...

Century Club.(Richardson's Men's Wear and Shoes )(Company overview)
December 15, 2008... Byline: Jocelyn Anderson After 100 years in business, the future of Richardson's lies with a band of brothers. Richardson's Men's Wear and Shoes of Roseville, Calif., hit the one-century mark this year joining a select group of...

Sharp Shooter.(Will Boehlke)
December 15, 2008... Byline: Jocelyn Anderson Men's fashion consultant Will Boehlke is known in the blogosphere for his high-end shoe wardrobe. Will Boehlke is the definition of a traditional men's dresser right down to his shoes. As a consultant on...

It's A Wrap.
December 15, 2008... Byline: Photographed by JIM DECKER. Comfort vendors are covering up wedges this season, adorning them with everything from straw to ornaments. That artisan touch dresses up shoes from top to bottom. HELLE COMFORT ROCKPORT ...

Taking Stock:.
December 15, 2008... The Bottom Line on the Shoe Biz FOOTSTAR'S WIND-DOWN PLAN: Footstar Inc. reiterated in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week that it will cease its business effective Dec. 31. The firm, which operates the...

Trading Report:.(Statistical table)
December 15, 2008... For 12/4/08 12/10/08 High*****Low*****Retailers*****PE*****Volume*****Last*****Change [52-Week]***************[in thousands]********** 97.43*****34.68*****Amazon.com*****35.1*****663,857*****49.70*****4.49 ...

Newsbriefs.(Fossil Inc. has launched women's footwear Line )
December 15, 2008... Fossil Launches Women's Footwear Line for Fall '09 Global watchmaker Fossil is bowing a women's footwear collection for fall '09 on the heels of a men's line that launched for this spring. The collection, which includes 42 styles of...

Holiday 5 Picks.(Bloomingdale's Inc., Lord and Taylor and Barney's Inc's marketing for holiday season)
December 15, 2008... BUSTLING BLOOMINGDALE'S Tony Bennett was the inspiration for Bloomie's 11 holiday windows this year. Each display is a take on a classic song from his latest album (see "Silver Bells" above). Artist Vicki Khuzami translated the holiday...

Choo In.(Jimmy Choo's expansion )
December 1, 2008... Byline: MARCIE YOUNG Jimmy Choo's global expansion has raised the bar in the luxury footwear business. Jimmy Choo is having one heck of a year. The luxe brand is enveloping the globe and expanding its collections, but it has...

Weather Patterns.(Hunter Boots)
December 1, 2008... Byline: BARBARA SCHNEIDER-LEVY Iconic rainboot brand Hunter is making a big splash in the U.S. market. Global warming may be bad for the planet, but it has turned out to be a boon for business at Hunter Boot. Even a light...

House Of Style.(Lanvin)
December 1, 2008... Byline: MARCIE YOUNG A cautious growth strategy has made Lanvin a global and growing enterprise. After a tremendous resurgence in the luxury market in recent years, Lanvin is once again one of the most sought-after names in couture....

Under Attack.(Under Armour Performance Apparel)
December 1, 2008... Byline: NEIL WEILHEIMER Fast-growing Under Armour is betting that its new crosstrainers will unleash a world of hurt on the sneaker market. For more than a decade, Under Armour convinced consumers to pay top dollar for its...

His Time.(Jerome Rousseau)
December 1, 2008... Byline: JOCELYN ANDERSON In a year that lacked clear trends, Jerome Rousseau made a big impression with his collection of luxury women's shoes. When Jerome Rousseau turned 30 last year, he decided it was time for a change. ...

Art Show.(Chrissie Morris' new collection)
December 1, 2008... Byline: REGINA SMITH POPP Designer Chrissie Morris is garnering big buzz from her art-inspired shoe creations. From looking at her art deco-inspired designs, you'd never know that Chrissie Morris is new to the footwear scene. And the...

Bio Feedback.(Brooks )
December 1, 2008... Byline: JENNIFER ERNST BEAUDRY Brooks is on a campaign to make sustainability just another part of doing business. At first glance, the Trance 8 running shoe is not an obvious environmental breakthrough. The upper, laces and...

Goodwill Hunting.(Toms Shoes )
December 1, 2008... Byline: NEIL WEILHEIMER Blake Mycoskie of Toms Shoes is proving that a socially driven company can be profitable and charitable at the same time. For the last two years, Blake Mycoskie trekked across South America, Africa and Europe....

Start To Finish.(Finish Line Inc's Alan Cohen )
December 1, 2008... Byline: MEREDITH DERBY Retiring Finish Line CEO Alan Cohen has turned a single door into one of the industry's biggest retail players. If an entrepreneurs' achievements are measured by a passion for the product and a never-say-die...

Franco's File.(Prada S.p.A's Franco Fieramosca )
December 1, 2008... Byline: MEGHAN CASS After almost half a century in the footwear business, Prada's Franco Fieramosca is hanging up his loafers. Seeking to move beyond his small Sicilian town, footwear veteran Franco Fieramosca parlayed his wanderlust...

True Original.(Arsho Baghsarian)
December 1, 2008... Byline: ERIN E. CLACK Designer Arsho Baghsarian looks back on a long and memorable career of experimentation and innovation. As a young girl, Arsho Baghsarian would trace her foot on a piece of cardboard, cut it out and string...

Family Ties.(Clarks Shoes' Lance Clark)
December 1, 2008... Byline: ELISA ANNISS Lance Clark, part of the legendary British footwear family, is now focused on giving back. For Lance Clark, footwear is a way of life even long after retirement from the family business. At home and abroad,...

The Aa List: 1986-2008.(List)
December 1, 2008... The people, companies and brands that have gained attention and recognition at the FNAAs. 1986 Person: Paul Fireman Company: Allen-Edmonds Designer: Joan Helpern Retailer: Foot Locker Importer: Fisher Camuto ...

Industry Legends.(List)
December 1, 2008... 1988 L.L. Bean Horst Dassler Salvatore Ferragamo Beth Levine Herbert Levine 1989 Bernard Edison Julian Edison David Evins Two Ten founders Roger Vivier 1990 Philip Barach ...

New York Minute.(Francesca Mambrini's visit )
December 1, 2008... Byline: Regina Smith Popp Designer Francesca Mambrini's short visit Stateside combines work with play including shopping for art books and American candy. 12:30 p.m.: I arrive at Avon Bistro in Midtown to meet Francesca Mambrini,...