Lately clients call me asking for design assistance using sustainable materials. When I ask specifically what they want sustainably, some know, others don’t, and many are misinformed. With most certainty I can say most of these clients want an ethical option which is an inspiring start.
Read MoreDesigning kids shoes was my first kids shoe design job. It’s a category I really wanted to design for when I started designing shoes. I really loved designing shoes for kids, and still do. Why? It’s actually very creative. You can do a lot more, risk a lot more, play a lot more, and be as creative as you want. As I was doing some trend research, I found three trends in the women’s market that I feel are very translatable to kids. There’s actually a few more that are relevant to Fall. Here are my favorite three:
Read MoreSince I started designing shoes 18 years ago, it’s been primarily with brands using PU.
Price, margins, and sales were the drivers when designing shoes. Designing to as many trends possible, sampling these designs, and working with sales on buyer requests in order to make a sale was the way of life for many years. It’s a pretty similar process today, and dated I might add.
Read MoreWith the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all had to change our work lives.
For a short time, we will be adjusting to a new way of working that many are not used to.
Read MoreWorking from home is here to stay for a few weeks, and maybe indefinitely at the moment.
Read MoreLast week, I had the opportunity to attend an event held by local L.A.shoe brand Blowfish Malibu. I heard the brand was launching a collection of shoes made from recycled water bottles, and couldn’t miss the opportunity to see what steps they are taking to make a difference to our environment.
Read MoreFeels like designing for Spring/Summer 2020 came and went so quickly. Last July, I designed a collection for Cupcakes and Cashmere.
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A few years ago, I had the opportunity to meet a team member from Fashionary via Instagram.
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