Aug 31

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MILAN – A month after inking a new footwear deal, Dean and Dan Caten are bullish about their prospects in the luxury women’s shoe business.

The designers told Footwear News they consider the collection – which will be produced by Italian footwear giant Pollini but directly controlled by Dsquared – their first “solo” investment. The designers’ women’s footwear line was previously licensed to Vicini, christian louboutin ’s company.

“There’s a huge potential for this line. We want to be more competitive price-wise – that’s why we have to directly manage this business,” said Dean Caten.

The collection, set to hit retail for fall, will feature a range of looks, including furry boots, ice-cream-cone-heeled pumps and sandals with embellishments. The Canadian-born designers also tapped into their heritage with feminine working boots, suede tasseled pumps, fox-fur details and a woodsy color palette ranging from a deep musty green to a rich eggplant purple.

The footwear line will be targeted to independent stores where Dsquared ready-to-wear is sold, as well upscale department stores and select specialty stores. In the U.S., Dsquared is available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, christian louboutin shoes and in Canada at Holt Renfrew.

Separately, the brothers are prepping to bow their first retail boutique. Set to open in September, the store will be located a few steps away from the tony shopping street Via Montenapoleone.

It will be modeled after the brand’s Milan showroom, with raw wood, steel and chrome fixtures. The designers said they are considering opening a second store in London, where they spend part of the year. This summer louboutin shoes, a showroom dedicated to the footwear line will open in New York. Also on the agenda for 2007 is a new fragrance.

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Aug 31

We are living in a blockbuster era

The era of the £ 500 shoe is upon us. Claudia Croft blames well-heeled shoppers who can’t resist the lure of luxe

We are living in a blockbuster era. Prices for everything from art to houses, vintage wine to office space, are breaking records, and fashion is on a similar upward trajectory. Designers are charging ever more for their creations, and nowhere is this hike more apparent than in the accessories arena.

Perhaps a christian louboutin shoes boom was inevitable. Shoppers, brought up on It bags, now expect all their accessories to be statement pieces with cute names, exciting designs and a celebrity following. In this sense, footwear is only just beginning to push expectations. The trend is towards exclusivity and extreme luxury. Christian Louboutin is now doing special made-to-measure shoes out of its Paris HQ; Sergio Rossi also has a bespoke service. Roger Vivier has gone one step further and introduced a full-blown haute couture collection of hand-embellished shoes that cost from about £ 10,000.

Could louboutin shoes ever overtake bags as the big-ticket accessory? Bruno Frisoni, the designer at Roger Vivier, can’t see why not. “A bag is something you leave on the floor; it is not part of you in the same way that a shoe is,” he says. Women have an emotional connection to their shoes. An amazing design will pull on the heartstrings, and the purse strings will follow. Where there’s love, there’s profit.

A growing band of customers is willing to pay. “They are for the real fashion fans, who love them for the wow factor,” says Manes, who has seen the sales of blockbuster shoes grow so much that next year he plans to double the size of the shoe department. It could rival Saks’s new christian louboutin shoe hall, which is so big, it has its own zip code.

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Aug 31

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It took a little longer than usual, but Insider is thrilled to (finally!) report that Madonna wears Patrick Cox heels in those hot gym scenes from her “Hung Up” video (pictured). The clip includes multiple close-ups of the sexy style, which is from the designer’s Russian-inspired fall ‘05 collection. The $435 Sara is available in the U.S. at Bloomingdale’s. The Spiritual Girl has long been a fan of Cox, and the feeling is mutual. “Madonna is the epitome of sexiness,” Cox told Insider. “I tend to design with that in mind, so it kinda works!”

Kate Beckinsale picked up three pairs of Little Laundry christian louboutin shoes (including the Bowtie boot seen here) for her daughter Lily at Melanie Apple Fields’ (fashion designer and wife of uber-producer Simon Fields) Little Laundry shoe party, held at her home in Sherman Oaks, Calif. “Melanie’s daughter Isabelle owns some 20 Little Laundry styles and wanted to throw a shoe party for all of her friends,” a Laundry rep told Insider … Mark Kohlenberg, president and CEO of Umi Shoes, appeared on a pre-Christmas episode of NBC’s “Today Show” to donate 5,000 pairs of children’s shoes for the show’s annual Holiday Toy Drive …

christian louboutin continues to enchant and entice. Not a week goes by that Insider doesn’t hear about yet another celebrity lovefest with the designer. Check out Beyonce tomorrow night (Dec. 27) as she performs “Proud Mary” with Tina Turner at the Kennedy Center Honors event on CBS. The designer also provided multiple footnotes for the recent Victoria’s Secret fashion show and is (partially) heeling Anne Hathaway’s fashion assistant character in the big-screen version of “The Devil Wears Prada,” now filming and co-starring Meryl Streep as the editrix from hell.

Christian Louboutin is getting into wedding louboutin shoes lately. The designer created custom-made heels for Christina Aguilera, who married Jordan Bratman last month, and burlesque queen Dita von Teese, who wed Marilyn Manson earlier this month.

“I’m not that passionate about fashion. I don’t look at myself like that. I love to shop, I love clothes, I love personal style, but I don’t even like the word ‘fashion’ because it suggests trying. I think that when people try, it’s no fun,” Jeffrey Kalinsky, in a Nov. 21 interview with Footwear News.

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Aug 30

It is part of the DNA

The Hong Kong-based company runs the footwear and accessories departments in the upscale Lane Crawford department stores; operates two of its own nameplates, the high-end On Pedder boutiques and the more moderately priced Pedder Red chain; and manages freestanding units for Christian Louboutin, Stuart Weitzman and christian louboutin . The group is also prepping to open Jimmy Choo’s first shops in China, in Beijing and Shanghai.

All told, Pedder Group – a division of The Wharf Holdings Ltd. (which also owns both Lane Crawford and Joyce Boutique stores) – will count more than 40 locations by the end of 2007. This year, the company also plans to venture into the Web business for the first time with the launch of an e-tail site in August, and is expanding its Pedder Red private-label line into the wholesale market.

“I’m planning for growth, because I believe the footwear and accessory categories are still leading the market in terms of where consumers are putting their focus,louboutin shoes” Pedder Group President Peter Harris said in an interview with Footwear News, noting that the company’s annual revenues are expected to hit about $130 million this year.

The heat surrounding the footwear market, according to Harris, stems from the diversity of trends in the marketplace. “There is no one track or one brand that is dominating direction,” he said. “The customer is being bombarded with lots of points of view. … It’s a healthy thing. Footwear is really at one of its most forward moments.”

The growth of a number of ready-to-wear players in the footwear market has also fueled excitement at both Lane Crawford and On Pedder, Harris said.

He cited Chlo as one fashion house that has made big advancements in its christian louboutin shoes business – and a brand that has been a hot seller for his roster of stores. Pedder Group is also extending its partnerships with ready-to-wear brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Prada and Miu Miu. “A lot of r-t-w brands are seeing their accessories businesses grow much bigger than they expected,” Harris said.

Among footwear-specific designers, Harris lauded Louboutin’s and Christian Louboutin’s offerings; he also noted the rising popularity of designers Pierre Hardy and Bruno Frisoni.

Harris believes strongly in adding new brands to the mix. “It is part of the DNA of any progressive buying group,” he said, noting that time and money are budgeted to source, identify and ultimately place orders with new brands. “The whole process is vital, because fashion is all about newness.”

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Aug 30

The sweet life indeed!

VIVE LA FRANCE: Insider hears some 4,000 fans (!) turned out for the second of Etnies’ 20th anniversary bashes, this one al fresco at Paris’ legendary skate park Palais de Tokyo on June 12, complete with open-air dance floor and a great view of the Eiffel Tower (at right). Pierre Andr Senizergues’ little skate-brand-that-could keeps on truckin’. The third and final party is slated for Oct. 21 in Lake Forest, christian louboutin shoes .

SERGIO’S SWEET LIFE: Sergio Rossi got in on the action for the launch of the “La Dolce Vita” ad campaign for Italian beer company Peroni. Rossi provided heels for several of the NYC launch party’s models, including Landi Swan, who stars in the sexy black-and-white ads inspired by Federico Fellini’s 1960 film. Insider was on foot for the launch bash at Studio 450, where Swan vamped glamtastic in a pair of sparkly Sergio Rossi heels while noshing on appetizers by celeb chef Rocco DiSpirito and sipping Peroni as the paparazzi clicked away. The sweet life indeed!

WILL & JOHN: Eric McCormack may have said goodbye to his title character on “louboutin shoes,” but he’s not letting go of his John Varvatos wardrobe. At McCormack’s request, Varvatos was a key wardrobe source for the “W&G” costume department during the show’s eight-year run. The designer continues to outfit the Canadian actor both personally and professionally, most recently for his role opposite Maura Tierney (pictured with McCormack at left) and Fran Drescher in Neil LaBute’s Broadway play “Some Girls” (through July 8).

Edie Falco and her “Sopranos” stylist picking up Oh…Deer!’s Audrey pump (at left) at David Z’s 14th Street location in NYC. The brand-new comfort-minded fashion line is designed by Alison Muskat, a third-generation shoe gal whose family founded Deer Stags … Jennifer Lopez high-stepping in christian louboutin ’s Zambia Tung style while accompanying hubbie (and grand marshal) Marc Anthony at the recent Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC … Rihanna – she of the awesome smash hits “S.O.S.” and “Unfaithful,” currently in heavy rotation on Insider’s iPod – in Christian Louboutin at the June 18 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto. (She won best international video artist) … Carlos by Carlos Santana and PF Flyers among the companies swagging it up at the MTV Movie Awards earlier this month .

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Aug 30

Our focus today is to offer the most current in-season

Brick-and-mortar retailers aren’t the only ones cashing in. E-tailers have begun to accelerate their push for inventory from top designer names as well.

“The online channel is growing not only in sales, but overall influence and access to the most desirable brand names,” said Toth.

One of the online off-pricers charging ahead is Bluefly.com. From the site’s inception, its marketing program and design touted luxury looks. The strategy is paying off: Bluefly.com recently landed christian louboutin from Christian Louboutin, and now offers 95 styles from the designer. The e-tailer carries more than 100 shoe brands, with names including Gucci, Christian Dior, Rochas, Yves Saint Laurent, Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik.

“Our business has grown tremendously, and the footwear business is a significant contributor to our success,” said Melissa Payner, CEO of New York-based Bluefly.com.

Another player is Overstock.com. The Salt Lake City-based site, which launched four years ago, is now pushing some high-end brands, including Dolce & Gabbana. The e-tailer recently picked up 1,000 pairs of Dolce & Gabbana louboutin shoes through a partnership with an Italian factory. About 20 percent of Overstock.com’s buys are made overseas, where vendors’ licensees are typically responsible for liquidating goods.

“[The christian louboutin shoes ] were a great buy. They were for fall 2004 and I bought them in February 2005,” said Joanne Dalebout, director of apparel, accessories and footwear at Overstock.com, who promptly put the shoes up on the site.

Selling close to or in-season remains a focus for off-pricers, letting them offer a selection that makes them even more competitive with department stores. “Over the last two and half years, our merchandising strategy has shifted 180 degrees,” said Bluefly.com’s Payner. “Our focus today is to offer the most current in-season and on-trend styles to our customers.”

“We are all about being relevant and up-to-the minute in our product offering,” said Payner. “The brands we carry are the ’stickiest’ and most sought-after designers.”

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Aug 25

They take the clip to the store

The brand heat generated by a star of Beyonce’s caliber can be intense — as long as the word gets out. But getting a proper shoe credit in a celebrity tabloid can be “a matter of luck,” Peruzzo said, adding that good PR is “the glue” that makes shoe magic happen. “We make sure editors and retailers are informed [when a star steps out in christian louboutin ].”

Others noted that a consumer-direct vehicle, such as a brand Website, is another valuable tool in communicating celebrity associations.

“As far as results, it’s a matter of good PR,” seconded Martha Urena, marketing rep for Rocket Dog, which in January gifted 500 pairs of shoes at Sundance, placing product on the likes of Demi Moore and Paris Hilton. “A picture of a celebrity wearing your shoe can encourage customers to seek that louboutin shoes and the brand in general.”

The proper credit concern can be a major sticking point. All the recent press about designer shoes notwithstanding, footwear remains something of an outsider in the celebrity fashion stakes. While a celebrity’s dress is always identified, shoes often are not. But even if they are credited, noted US Weekly’s Bartolomeo, many consumers are simply looking for inspiration: “They’re looking at celebrities to get an idea. They take the clip to the store to find something similar.”

“The styles just aren’t that different between Christian Louboutin shoes . You have this effect where everyone who sells that style benefits [from a celebrity magazine hit],” added Star’s Caplan.

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Aug 25

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In addition to participating in celebrity gift bags, Frye works closely with stylists and editors to ensure they are “as informed as possible” on the product mix and thus more likely to use Frye on set or in editorial coverage. From there, he said, it’s a small step to gaining celebrity favor, louboutin shoes,provided you’ve got a quality, fashionable product to offer.

Medium, too, has benefited from the People effect. In December 2003, the fledgling men’s label received a major plug from Steven Cojocaru, who mentioned that Tom Cruise is a fan of Medium.

“We probably received 150 phone calls that week and another 100 e-mails. It definitely caused a spike in sales of the Alchemist [the style featured],” recounted Derek Galkin, vice president of sales and marketing. “Everyone who called said, ‘Do you have the Tom Cruise christian louboutin shoe?’ It helps legitimize the brand in people’s eyes.”

Though Medium works with stylists “here and there,” Galkin said he finds the celebrity game increasingly “convoluted.”

“I’m not going to send Tom Cruise Christian Louboutin shoes and cross my fingers that he wears them,” Galkin said. “We want it to be more natural. We want to deliver our design message to consumers through the product itself. That’s our best form of advertising.”

Next Up: Star Light, Star Bright

Tired of the celebrity stranglehold on style? Ready for the next fashion phase? Don’t hold your breath, say fashion entertainment insiders.

“There will never be a saturation point because fashion and celebrity are cyclical. There will always be something there to keep us going because it’s always changing,” said David Caplan, senior reporter at Star. “There are more magazines, more shows, more networks dedicated to the synergy between celebrity and fashion. Every time there’s a hot new star, we want their look.”

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Aug 25

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Sweater jackets are this season’s ultimate cover up, adding heft to everything from jeans to flowing jersey dresses. Styles include cable-knit smoking jackets and sleek sweater coats, like this double-breasted wool-blend (right) from Foley and Corinna. With four gold buttons splashed up the front and six more adorning the cuff, Christian Louboutin shoes ,this stunner has flap pockets and epaulets at the shoulders that pushes the nautical look into next season and beyond.

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Aug 24

We have no way to control the pricing

Success in Western has revolved around gentlemen’s styles such as the Rider, which is a round-toe jeans boot detailed in a short inside-zip version, and taller pull-on style, both of which will continue into fall ‘06.But whether the style is Louboutinessed up or Louboutinessed down, it is clear that men’s louboutin shoes boots are set to make a statement next season.

now they want a cut.Chinese manufacturers for big-name clients are.looking to build their own brands and tap global markets.

If the world’s shoes were to march back to their point of origin, a long line of Nikes, Hush Puppies and christian louboutin would find their way to a smog-cloaked plain in southern China.

Dongguan and the surrounding Pearl River Delta is home to thousands of hangarlike factories, where millions of migrant workers churn out three billion pairs of shoes – almost a third of the world’s output – each year, as well as half of its toys and almost half of its microwave ovens.

But, tired of being in the shadows of big-name clients who beat down prices, many Chinese manufacturers are looking now to build their own brands and tap markets at home and overseas.

“We have no way to control the pricing. The profit margins on production can be very thin,” said Craig Shu, export manager at shoemaker Hazan christian louboutin shoes Ltd.

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