This Week in Shoes
posted by: brianka in Christian Louboutin Shoes, General, Jimmy Choo Shoes, This week in shoes on November 16th, 2009
- The New York Times interviews up-and-coming fashion designer Christian Siriano.
- Marcus Jordan’s loyalty to Dad’s shoe brand causes University of Central Florida to lose it’s Adidas sponsorship (LA Times).
- In more positive Adidas news, Adidas has announced a plan to make €1 trainers in an effort to make affordable shoes available to those worldwide who would otherwise be without footwear (UK. Telegraph)
- Collections are ongoing through November 23rd for Samaritan’s Purse: “Operation Christmas Child“; a UK-based charity that collects Christmas gifts packed in shoe boxes to be shipped to children worldwide. Packages can be tracked online to their destination. Dropoff locations (By postal code) are available here.
- Jimmy Choo line goes on sale at select H&M retailers with some locations passing out wristbands in an effort to head off fights or violence. Shoes are already appearing at markup on online auction sites such as ebay – a predictable sign of the times. More here. (Market Watch, The Telegraph, NY Daily News & Shanghaist)
- It’s official, both the NY Times and Chicago Tribune are writing about this fall’s continuing women’s footwear trending toward ‘extreme shoes’; super high heels and statement shoes are still going strong.
- Minnesota-based shoe brand ‘Red Wings Shoes’ will be laying off 200 employees at Kentucky and Minnesota locations due to the continued economic downturn that continues to affect their blue-collar customer base (Kansas City Star).
- Popsugar has a chance to win a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes….all you have to do is be willing to sign up for shopstyle email alerts to be entered.
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July 21, 2012 at 12:19 pm, Adil said:
Thank for sharing. It is really a pleasing news
January 13, 2010 at 8:47 am, Alfred said:
Redwing shoes are not only good-looking, boasting a rugged charm, but they're about as sturdy as a pair of shoes get.Instead of outfitting horseback riders, they now outfit motorcycle riders.They are the most comfortable i have ever worn.They are also unbelievably durable.
November 17, 2009 at 12:57 pm, galligator said:
We aim to please
November 17, 2009 at 9:01 am, All Women Stalker said:
Ooh thanks for the Siriano interview link.
-meream
November 17, 2009 at 2:25 am, galligator said:
Well, since I remember 'Black Monday' – that took awhile to recover. It's just sad. I'm glad the company is finding a way to stay afloat (They've been around for at least 80 years?), but it's an indicator that the very rich recover faster. There's still terribly high unemployment which means fewer buyers and a slower recovery. Luxury goods, of course, are starting to see more recovery right now.
November 17, 2009 at 2:02 am, r5bales said:
Re Redwing layoffs: I was just reading something about past recession/depressions. The models show that there was a drop a time of recovery then another drop. I am expecting another drop.