Fancy That - Collections - Fall/Winter 2008/2009 - Shoe Fashions
Introducing Alegria, by California based PG Lite - a fresh, spirited new line of fun footwear that brings happiness into every step, every experience and every adventure. Alegria takes fashion-comfort footwear to a whole new level with its ergonomic design, removable foot bed and rocker heel. Alegria’s top quality leather provides superior comfort and fit to make each step a happy one.
Now one of the largest and most respected footwear companies in the world, Clarks England is also one of the oldest.
From its humble beginnings in 1825, in the tiny English village of Street, Somerset, to a global company that manufactures and markets close to 35 million pairs of shoes a year, Clarks' commitment to comfort, quality, authenticity and individual style has remained unchanged.
A pioneer in the concept of comfort footwear, Clarks has repeatedly revolutionized the footwear industry. Today, that long-standing heritage of innovation still guides us as we create product collections that are broader and more diverse than ever before.
More than the name of a footwear brand, Franco Sarto the man is the driving inspiration and passion behind the actual designs. Born in 1949 in Dolo, a small town outside of Venice, Italy, Sarto's passion struck early. By the age of 14, Sarto was working in a shoe factory where his job was to sit on a stool and hand-last shoes with a hammer and nails.
By his early twenties, Sarto knew shoes and fashion were to be his life, so he packed up and moved to Stra — the center of shoe design for all of Italy. He quickly partnered with another designer and opened up a studio where they made models of their designs and sold the prototypes to visiting wholesalers and retailers from around the world.
It is Sarto's start as a cobbler—and his passion as a designer that makes him a rarity in the business; he designs his shoes both with the sweat and blood of a technician and the grace and beauty of a world-renowned fashion designer. To this day, Sarto hand sketches many of his designs and is well known for his drawings during public appearances.
While the technician in him continually pushes to make shoes as comfortable as possible, the other side of Franco Sarto lives for fashion. He understands a woman's undying passion for shoes and is dedicated to keeping that passion alive by crafting beautiful shoes that bring joy to women around the world.
In 1958 Hush Puppies created the world’s first casual shoe, signaling the beginning of today‘s relaxed style.
By utilizing supple pigskin suede in combination with lightweight crepe soles, Hush Puppies created a soft, breathable and very comfortable shoe—an innovation that would ultimately change the kind of shoes we wear. In an era when footwear choices were limited, Hush Puppies provided the world with a new alternative. A modern shoe embraced for its authentic style and casual flair.
Relaxed and classic in design, Hush Puppies has always defined what it means to be modern and casual.
Papillon goes to great lengths to offer you fashionably distinctive footwear and handbags that will satisfy your tastes. From the day the company opened its doors, our high-quality leather products have met the expectations of discriminating customers.
Papillon's success is based on a great respect for Italian tradition as well as on our extensive experience for which the company has earned its place as the leader in shoe and bag crafting. Whether made of leather or suede, in large or small size, trendy or classically chic, our handbags are the ones you will want to carry.
Lug is based in Dallas TX & Toronto ON Canada.
Lifestyles are changing the way we live and Lug's goal is to design wonderful products that reflect these times. We offer travel related products with a commitment to create excitement and function in the products we design. We always try to think of every pocket and compartment that you might need so that your possessions have an organized home. Travel with peace of mind that you have everything you need to get you through your day.
In less than thirty years, Nine West has evolved to become a world-renowned fashion leader. Established in 1978, the Nine West brand took its name from its founding address at 9 West 57th Street in New York City.
